The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 is a performance all-season tire with good wet handling, snow capability and ride comfort. Its dry handling feels more like a touring tire, and owners disagree about road noise.
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Owners say79%from 10 owner reviews67% would buy againRead the reviews
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The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 was very strong in the wet and had good levels of comfort, but had an average performance in the dry, feeling more like a comfort bias tire.
Strong: Wet Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Comfort, Tire Weight ·Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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How good is the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 stops 4% shorter than premium rivals, 9.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.2% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 2.5% worse than premium rivals, 2% better than mid-range rivals and 2.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 1/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the snow from 10 reviews.
What do owners say about the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06?
Across 10 owner ratings the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 averages 79%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.3 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.6. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 78% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06?
Owners rate the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 6.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 6.8 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 56% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Owners generally rate the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 positively, with six of ten written reviews positive and an average score of 72.4%. Dry grip, wet grip and snow traction each attract praise from three owners, while two specifically commend resistance to aquaplaning. Tread life also leans positive, with three favorable comments against one complaint, including satisfaction in reviews written towards the end of its life. Noise is the main point of disagreement: three owners complain about it, while two find it quiet. Other complaints are isolated within this small group rather than established patterns.
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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings
Owner score79%
Dry Grip93%
Wet Grip90%
Road Feedback87%
Handling84%
Snow Grip77%
Ice Grip73%
Wear68%
Comfort66%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 78%
“I purchased these tires to replace a set of Michelin Latitudes and noticed the difference in grip immediately. With mostly interstate miles under my belt, a mix of backroads, and even the occasional dirt road, these...”
“I gave the tires a middle of the road rating for wear as they are new on my car and can't give them high or low marks. These tires are ridiculously noisy. To the point that the hum can be felt through the steering...”
“I use these tires for all but winter, when I switch over to my Pirelli WeatherActive tires. These tires have been very good, nice precision, good handling, and very good in the rain. These tires also handle the all...”
I use these tires for all but winter, when I switch over to my Pirelli WeatherActive tires.
These tires have been very good, nice precision, good handling, and very good in the rain.
These tires also handle the all wheel drive warmed over 3.0 twin turbo V6 of this SUV, rather well.
I purchased these tires to replace a set of Michelin Latitudes and noticed the difference in grip immediately. With mostly interstate miles under my belt, a mix of backroads, and even the occasional dirt road, these tires exceeded my expectations. The grip in all environments made them an excellent choice for all seasons.
I’ll be honest—I’ve put these tires through their paces. Over 37,000 miles, they held up remarkably well with even wear patterns. I’ve driven them across the country multiple times, including during a blizzard in Flagstaff, and never once did I feel concerned about losing traction.
However, these tires are straightforward when it comes to wear. Once the wear markers are gone, it’s time to replace them. I recently drove through a snowstorm and, sadly, their performance disappointed me—but to be fair, the DWS indicators were completely worn.
After careful consideration, I’ve retired my old set and replaced them with the same model. That alone speaks volumes about how much I trust these tires. I highly recommend them.
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These 225/45/19 Continental tires are not suitable for an X1. The comfort is basic and they are too stiff. The driving becomes too nervous. Very poor directional stability. The trajectory must be corrected regularly, even after having revised the alignment of the car. After 33,000 km, I have to replace them...
The original tires were Pirelli Cinturato P7. These tires are even worse. I had to replace them after only 21,000 km of discomfort.
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Much quieter and more comfortable than the P0 Pirelli tires they replaced. The A6 Audi is a touring car for me, often in wet Seattle weather. No hydroplaning ever even at speed. Excellent stability and braking gives great confidence.
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Mercedes Benz
245/35 R19
6,500 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average
It was officially imported in Japan a few years ago. Driving noise may be slightly louder than Pirelli pzero. Demonstrates a stable grip from low speeds to high speeds in fine weather. It was stable even when driving on the Fuji Speedway. This is the first tire that keeps hydroplaning away in the rain.
Previously had a set of BFG Sport comp tires which handle fantastic in the dry, okay in the wet. They wore out after two years and made a racket when they got near the end of their life.
To compare to BFGs the DWS06 does everything very well, there was a noticeable change in the responsiveness and overall dry handling isn't as sharp. However wet handling is superb and after a similar driving period of two years they hardly look worn, the W is still clearly visible. They're comfortable for most road conditions and I wouldn't consider them a loud tire, however again this was after the excessively loud BFGs. This was my first time buying a high performance all season tire, and so far have been pleasantly surprised.
Excellent all season tire. Lasted for 40 k Kms (UTQG 560) on my e60 535d (rear). OK grip in snow (first 20 k kms), excellent in dry and wet. Very impressed. Too bad Continental doesn't offer DWS06 in the European market.
I gave the tires a middle of the road rating for wear as they are new on my car and can't give them high or low marks.
These tires are ridiculously noisy. To the point that the hum can be felt through the steering wheel. So far, they also seem to adversely affect fuel mileage. Down 2 MPG compared to the Pirellis that came off.
