Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 review
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The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 is widely praised by users as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire, offering exceptional grip in wet and dry conditions as well as reliable performance in light snow. Drivers frequently highlight its smooth, quiet ride quality and strong value compared to more expensive competitors.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
72/100From 104 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 104 owner reviews found online.
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 is widely praised by users as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire, offering exceptional grip in wet and dry conditions as well as reliable performance in light snow. Drivers frequently highlight its smooth, quiet ride quality and strong value compared to more expensive competitors. However, some users note trade-offs regarding softer sidewalls and varying experiences with tread longevity or road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in light snow and cold weather
- Great value relative to high-end competitors
- Helpful tread wear indicator (DWS letters)
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can reduce steering sharpness or cause rollover during heavy track/autocross use
- Tread wear can be faster than expected with aggressive driving or on lower-profile sizes
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or vibration as the tire ages
- Potential issues with internal beads or balancing for some drivers
Worth knowing
- Users running lower-profile or staggered setups on sports cars and sedans (such as Mustangs, BMWs, and Lexus models) frequently report faster rear tread wear.
- Drivers of high-horsepower and AWD vehicles (like Audi Quattros, Subaru WRXs, and supercharged sedans) appreciate the robust power delivery and stable wet handling.
- Some CUV/SUV owners (such as BMW X1 drivers) reported that the stiff sidewalls in certain sizes compromised ride comfort and directional stability.
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18
6th of 19
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 11th of 19 |
Source: Consumer Reports
2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 2nd of 7 | |
| Inside Noise level | 3rd of 7 | |
| tire Weight | 1st of 7 | |
| Price | 4th of 7 |
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