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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two UHP all-season tests, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS consistently excels in the wet and remains highly competitive in the dry, delivering multiple category wins and an overall average finish of 1.5. It repeatedly tops wet handling (including subjective) and posts near-best wet braking, while also leading or near the top in dry braking and dry handling. Longevity is a standout with a class-leading wear result in the larger size test. Key trade-offs include higher price/value scores and relatively weaker snow performance versus the best peers, plus middling comfort/noise ratings in one test.
Overall, the tire presents a performance-first balance with dominant wet capability, strong dry safety, and excellent wear, offset by premium pricing and only mid-pack winter traction metrics.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet handling in 2023 test
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2023 test (+0.4% from best)
    • 1st place wet handling, wet circle, and subj. wet handling in 2022/23 test
    • Article: "The Continental edged out the Michelin in wet handling"
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry braking in 2023 test
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2023 test (+0.3% from best)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2022/23 test (+1.6% from best)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2022/23 test (+0.1% from best)
  • Wear / Longevity Moderate
    • Wear: 50,000 km (1/7) in 2023 test
  • Subjective Handling Balance Strong
    • Subj. wet handling: 1/7 in 2023 test
    • Subj. dry handling: 2/7 in 2023 test (+2% from best)
    • Subj. wet handling: 1/4 in 2022/23 test
    • Subj. dry handling: 2/4 in 2022/23 test (+2.5% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Winter/Snow Performance Moderate
    • Snow braking: 3/4 (+10.9% from best) in 2022/23 test
    • Snow traction: 3/4 (+18% from best) in 2022/23 test
    • Snow handling: 3/4 (+7.1% from best) in 2022/23 test
  • Noise and Comfort Moderate
    • Subj. noise: 7/7 (+5% from best) in 2023 test
    • Subj. comfort: 5/7 (+5% from best) in 2023 test
  • Price/Value Strong
    • Price: 7/7 in 2023 test (+90.1% from best)
    • Value: 6/7 in 2023 test (+52.3% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test Highly Rec.

2023

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wear, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Subj. Noise, Price, Value
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2
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2022/23 UHP All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test


Winner: Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus offered a generally comfortable road ride, softening larger hits and absorbing smaller imperfections with poise, though with a touch of residual motion. N...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Ice Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
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