All-season tire Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact DWS review

Name: Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Brand: Continental

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 67 · 16 reviews analysed

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The Continental ExtremeContact DWS receives strongly positive reviews for its versatile performance across dry, wet, and light winter conditions, with many users reporting loyalty through multiple sets. While drivers praise the exceptional wet grip and comfortable, compliant ride quality, opinions on noise levels and handling precision are mixed due to the tire's softer sidewalls.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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

67/100

From 16 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 90%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

68.3

Dry traction

69.7

Steering response

68.6

Wet

Overall wet

72.6

Wet traction

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

63.4

Comfort

Overall comfort

69.6

Noise

Overall noise

54.2

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

64.2

Handling

Overall handling

69.8

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Continental ExtremeContact DWS specs & sizes

Specifications
Tread depth	10/32″
UTQG	540 A A
Treadwear warranty	50,000 mi
Sidewall	Black Side Wall
Max pressure	50 - 51 psi

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional grip and safety in wet weather conditions and heavy rain
Superior winter and snow performance compared to many competing all-season tires
Smooth, comfortable ride quality with compliant road manners
Strong repeat-purchase loyalty among drivers across various vehicle types
Good overall longevity and tread wear over tens of thousands of miles

Cons

Softer sidewalls reduce sharp handling response and feel when pushed at or beyond the limit
Some users report higher-than-expected road noise
Mixed performance in severe or deep winter conditions

Worth knowing

Drivers of light sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 noted great wet traction improvements, though low ground clearance limited deep snow capability regardless of the tire.
Fitting a slightly larger tire size (e.g., 245/45 on a Mercedes E-Class) successfully filled out the wheel guards and provided an exceptionally smooth, quiet ride without rubbing.
Enthusiast drivers handling vehicles like the BMW 335i xDrive appreciated the balanced multi-season capability.