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Continental Extremecontact DWS 06

The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 is a High Performance All Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.1
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
93%
Wet Grip
90%
Road Feedback
87%
Handling
84%
Wear
68%
Comfort
66%
Buy again
76%
Snow Grip
77%
Ice Grip
73%
10 Reviews
79% Average
140,057 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 5th)
Continental Extremecontact DWS 06

Continental Extremecontact DWS 06

All Season Premium
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7.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Wet
94.2
1.93x / 3 tests
Comfort
85.3
0.32x / 3 tests
Snow
67.1
1.38x / 3 tests
Dry
64.5
1.5x / 3 tests
Value
47.9
0.42x / 1 test

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
81.4
3 tests
Handling
73.6
5 tests
Traction
59.4
1 test
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 10
Avg Rating: 79.2%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.99
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2020 245/40 R18 5/7 13 metrics
1
Tests
5th
Average
5th
Best
5th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
Excellent wet handling, good levels of comfort, low levels of noise.
Average dry performance, subjectively it felt more like a touring tire than a UHP tire.
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.

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Review Summary

Based on 10 user reviews

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 earns largely positive feedback for wet-weather confidence, overall grip, and stable handling, with several high-scoring reviews praising comfort and low hydroplaning. Many users report good to very good tread life for an all-season, and multiple buyers would repurchase. A minority note drawbacks like road noise and firmness/comfort issues, plus a few concerns about wear or directional stability depending on vehicle fitment. Overall sentiment is positive with strong wet performance being the standout.

Strengths
  • Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance
  • Overall grip and handling
  • Ride comfort versus prior tyres
  • Tread life/longevity
  • Braking and stability
Areas for Improvement
  • Road noise
  • Ride firmness/harshness

Top 3 Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 Reviews

Given 78% while driving a Porsche cayenne s (255/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 37 spirited miles
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.
January 15, 2025
Given 67% while driving a BMW X1 2.0 Xdrive (225/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 20 average miles
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.
October 28, 2024
Given 88% while driving a Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (/55 R20) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
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.
June 12, 2022

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Latest Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a Ford Explorer (275/45 R21) on a combination of roads for 50,000 spirited miles
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.
December 2, 2025
Given 70% while driving a Ford fusion (/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Decent tire, however the wear and road noise was terrible...barley got 40000 miles out of them
June 26, 2022
Mercedes Benz (245/35 R19) on mostly motorways for 6,500 average miles
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.
February 18, 2022
Given 90% while driving a Honda Accord (245/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
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.
September 22, 2020
Given 89% while driving a BMW 535d M Sport (275/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
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.
May 28, 2018
Given 89% while driving a Volvo S60 R AWD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 41,500 spirited miles
Great tire for our Volvo S60 AWD T6. No real need for a winter tire in Toronto.
February 21, 2017
Given 64% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 5 Aero Saloon (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
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.
November 17, 2015
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