Continental ExtremeContact DWS06
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- This model is no longer available or might have limited distribution.
- This tire has been replaced by Continental / ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
- Available Sizes in Line: 87
- Year Released: 2015
- Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, East Asia
Summary
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Description
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 is an ultra-high performance all-season tire designed for passenger vehicles. It is engineered to deliver exceptional traction and handling in varied weather conditions, including wet, dry, and light snow.
Features & Benefits
- Superb All-Weather Performance: Offers excellent traction in wet, dry, and snowy conditions.
- Enhanced Handling: Designed for responsive handling and high-speed stability.
- Durability: Features a treadwear indicator that alerts drivers to the tire’s life status.
- Improved Wet Grip: Incorporates advanced technology for superior braking and hydroplaning resistance.
Technologies
- SportPlus Technology: Enhances grip in wet conditions and provides precise steering response.
- Traction Grooves: Increase three-dimensional snow traction.
- QuickView Indicators: Allow drivers to quickly assess the tire's performance in different weather conditions.
- Alignment Verification System: Helps drivers identify alignment issues early by indicating uneven tread wear.
Year Released
Launched in 2015, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 has become a popular choice among drivers looking for reliable performance across all seasons.
Regions Availability
This tire is available in the USA, Canada, and East Asia, catering to the performance needs of drivers in these regions.
Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments
- Audi A4
- BMW 3 Series
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Ford Mustang
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
- Nissan Maxima
- Subaru WRX
- Volkswagen GTI
Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.
Final Thoughts
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 is a robust choice for drivers who demand top-tier performance from their all-season tires. Its advanced technology and design features ensure outstanding handling and safety, making it a strong competitor in the ultra-high performance tire category.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Latest News
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires
Ranked #6th of 19. Continental ExtremeContact DWS06Verdict:This tire have tenacious grip and handling on cleared roads. A very good choice where icy road conditions are rare.
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Feb 15, 2021Video
7 of the BEST UHP All Season Tires tested in Snow ❄
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Dec 02, 2020Video
7 Of The Best Ultra High Performance All Season Tires - Tested and Reviewed
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Latest Reviews
What is good?
New set of (4) 255/55-18 on 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood to replace oem size 235/70-15, which provides +1" rolling diameter, much larger contact patch and less sidewall foldover. These tires are rated well on the B-Body Impala SS Forum, further confirmed myself from favorable experience months earlier replacing the fronts on my '96 Impala SS with this same model. The ride is relatively quiet, v. smooth and traction is v. good in dry and wet with very satisfactory turning at speed before starting to scrub.
What is bad?
The only 'bad' thing would be any factors resulting in the company's decision to 'change something', thus reducing the combined favorable qualities mentioned above. Note: More recently I replaced all tires on wife's Mazda SUV with this brand and an eco contact model, and she rates those using the same descriptions.
What is good?
Comments
Mounted on a 2017 VW GTI. I've been running for about 7,000 miles on these for about 6 months. They did awesome during this past winter in Pennsylvania's snow. As for the dry and wet handling, it's up to par with all the other high end performance tires. I don't notice much tire noise in the cabin either. Can't comment on tread life yet but it appears to be doing well.
What is good?
These tires have plenty of traction for acceleration and deceleration in both dry and wet conditions.
What is bad?
Basically impossible to use in the snow.
Comments
I had those on my 2016 Mustang GT and it's good in all other weather but snow and ice, don't take that chance!
What is good?
Highway noise is Lexus level in this car, so this also is due to simply wind and tire noise. Expect this tire to be very quiet compared to many competitors. I only notice noise out of them when my windows are down and I'm cornering hard... which would be
Comments
With 40K+ on my DWS's, I can say overall this is the best of ultra high performance all season category. It did lose it's snow prowness after 32K(handled under 6" snow very well), but it is still excellent in dry/wet conditions. Ride quality was very comfortable at it's early stages, but now a lot less so. Feels like I'm driving on rocks on all but the smoothist surfaces. All told, I will be getting another set soon.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- 🏁 Continental / ExtremeContact DWS06
- Car Type
- Season
- All Season
- Rim Diameter
- 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 "
- Width
- 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 315 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- W (max 168 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
🏁 Continental / ExtremeContact DWS06 Sizes & Specifications
| Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | 195/50 R16 84W | 195/50 R16 | 84W | |
| R16 | 205/45 R16 83W | 205/45 R16 | 83W | |
| R16 | 205/50 R16 87W | 205/50 R16 | 87W | |
| R16 | 205/55 R16 91W | 205/55 R16 | 91W | |
| R16 | 215/55 R16 93W | 215/55 R16 | 93W | |
| R16 | 225/50 R16 92W | 225/50 R16 | 92W | |
| R16 | 225/55 R16 95W | 225/55 R16 | 95W | |
| R17 | 205/45 R17 88W | 205/45 R17 | 88W | |
| R17 | 205/50 R17 93W | 205/50 R17 | 93W | |
| R17 | 215/45 R17 91W | 215/45 R17 | 91W | |
| R17 | 215/50 R17 95W | 215/50 R17 | 95W | |
| R17 | 215/55 R17 94W | 215/55 R17 | 94W | |
| R17 | 225/45 R17 91W | 225/45 R17 | 91W | |
| R17 | 225/50 R17 94W | 225/50 R17 | 94W | |
| R17 | 225/55 R17 97W | 225/55 R17 | 97W | |
| R17 | 235/45 R17 94W | 235/45 R17 | 94W | |
| R17 | 235/50 R17 96W | 235/50 R17 | 96W | |
| R17 | 235/55 R17 99W | 235/55 R17 | 99W | |
| R17 | 245/40 R17 91W | 245/40 R17 | 91W | |
| R17 | 245/45 R17 99Y | 245/45 R17 | 99Y | |
| R17 | 245/50 R17 99W | 245/50 R17 | 99W | |
| R17 | 255/40 R17 94W | 255/40 R17 | 94W | |
| R17 | 255/45 R17 98W | 255/45 R17 | 98W | |
| R18 | 215/40 R18 89Y | 215/40 R18 | 89Y | |
| R18 | 215/45 R18 93Y | 215/45 R18 | 93Y | |
| R18 | 225/40 R18 92Y | 225/40 R18 | 92Y | |
| R18 | 225/45 R18 91Y | 225/45 R18 | 91Y | |
| R18 | 225/50 R18 95W | 225/50 R18 | 95W | |
| R18 | 235/40 R18 95Y | 235/40 R18 | 95Y | |
| R18 | 235/45 R18 98Y | 235/45 R18 | 98Y | |
| R18 | 235/50 R18 97W | 235/50 R18 | 97W | |
| R18 | 235/55 R18 100W | 235/55 R18 | 100W | |
| R18 | 245/35 R18 92Y | 245/35 R18 | 92Y | |
| R18 | 245/40 R18 97Y | 245/40 R18 | 97Y | |
| R18 | 245/45 R18 100Y | 245/45 R18 | 100Y | |
| R18 | 255/35 R18 94Y | 255/35 R18 | 94Y | |
| R18 | 255/40 R18 99Y | 255/40 R18 | 99Y | |
| R18 | 255/45 R18 103Y | 255/45 R18 | 103Y | |
| R18 | 255/55 R18 109W | 255/55 R18 | 109W | |
| R18 | 265/35 R18 97Y | 265/35 R18 | 97Y | |
| R18 | 265/40 R18 101Y | 265/40 R18 | 101Y | |
| R18 | 275/35 R18 95Y | 275/35 R18 | 95Y | |
| R18 | 275/40 R18 99Y | 275/40 R18 | 99Y | |
| R18 | 285/35 R18 101Y | 285/35 R18 | 101Y | |
| R18 | 295/35 R18 99Y | 295/35 R18 | 99Y | |
| R19 | 225/40 R19 93Y | 225/40 R19 | 93Y | |
| R19 | 225/45 R19 92W | 225/45 R19 | 92W | |
| R19 | 235/35 R19 91Y | 235/35 R19 | 91Y | |
| R19 | 245/35 R19 93Y | 245/35 R19 | 93Y | |
| R19 | 245/40 R19 98Y | 245/40 R19 | 98Y | |
| R19 | 245/45 R19 98Y | 245/45 R19 | 98Y | |
| R19 | 245/50 R19 105Y | 245/50 R19 | 105Y | |
| R19 | 255/35 R19 96Y | 255/35 R19 | 96Y | |
| R19 | 255/40 R19 100Y | 255/40 R19 | 100Y | |
| R19 | 255/50 R19 107W | 255/50 R19 | 107W | |
| R19 | 265/30 R19 93Y | 265/30 R19 | 93Y | |
| R19 | 265/35 R19 98Y | 265/35 R19 | 98Y | |
| R19 | 275/30 R19 96Y | 275/30 R19 | 96Y | |
| R19 | 275/35 R19 100Y | 275/35 R19 | 100Y | |
| R19 | 275/40 R19 101Y | 275/40 R19 | 101Y | |
| R19 | 275/45 R19 108W | 275/45 R19 | 108W | |
| R19 | 285/30 R19 98Y | 285/30 R19 | 98Y | |
| R19 | 285/35 R19 99Y | 285/35 R19 | 99Y | |
| R20 | 245/35 R20 95Y | 245/35 R20 | 95Y | |
| R20 | 245/40 R20 99Y | 245/40 R20 | 99Y | |
| R20 | 245/45 R20 103Y | 245/45 R20 | 103Y | |
| R20 | 255/35 R20 97W | 255/35 R20 | 97W | |
| R20 | 255/45 R20 105Y | 255/45 R20 | 105Y | |
| R20 | 255/50 R20 109Y | 255/50 R20 | 109Y | |
| R20 | 265/35 R20 99Y | 265/35 R20 | 99Y | |
| R20 | 265/45 R20 104Y | 265/45 R20 | 104Y | |
| R20 | 275/30 R20 97Y | 275/30 R20 | 97Y | |
| R20 | 275/35 R20 102Y | 275/35 R20 | 102Y | |
| R20 | 275/40 R20 106Y | 275/40 R20 | 106Y | |
| R20 | 275/45 R20 110W | 275/45 R20 | 110W | |
| R20 | 285/30 R20 99W | 285/30 R20 | 99W | |
| R20 | 295/40 R20 110W | 295/40 R20 | 110W | |
| R20 | 315/35 R20 110Y | 315/35 R20 | 110Y | |
| R21 | 295/35 R21 107Y | 295/35 R21 | 107Y | |
| R21 | 295/40 R21 111Y | 295/40 R21 | 111Y | |
| R22 | 255/30 R22 95Y | 255/30 R22 | 95Y | |
| R22 | 265/30 R22 97Y | 265/30 R22 | 97Y | |
| R22 | 265/35 R22 102W | 265/35 R22 | 102W | |
| R22 | 265/40 R22 106W | 265/40 R22 | 106W | |
| R22 | 285/30 R22 101Y | 285/30 R22 | 101Y | |
| R22 | 285/35 R22 106W | 285/35 R22 | 106W | |
| R22 | 295/25 R22 97Y | 295/25 R22 | 97Y |
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What is good?
New set of (4) 255/55-18 on 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood to replace oem size 235/70-15, which provides +1" rolling diameter, much larger contact patch and less sidewall foldover. These tires are rated well on the B-Body Impala SS Forum, further confirmed myself from favorable experience months earlier replacing the fronts on my '96 Impala SS with this same model. The ride is relatively quiet, v. smooth and traction is v. good in dry and wet with very satisfactory turning at speed before starting to scrub.
What is bad?
The only 'bad' thing would be any factors resulting in the company's decision to 'change something', thus reducing the combined favorable qualities mentioned above. Note: More recently I replaced all tires on wife's Mazda SUV with this brand and an eco contact model, and she rates those using the same descriptions.
Comments
Despite SUV options having sizes and load ratings appropriate for these large cars, their tread pattern and traction ratings took them out of consideration. This brand and model replace prior favored options from Pirelli, Kumho and others that have been discontinued, and these offer more than fair amount of traction, quiet, mileage and price value.
What is good?
Comments
Mounted on a 2017 VW GTI. I've been running for about 7,000 miles on these for about 6 months. They did awesome during this past winter in Pennsylvania's snow. As for the dry and wet handling, it's up to par with all the other high end performance tires. I don't notice much tire noise in the cabin either. Can't comment on tread life yet but it appears to be doing well.
What is good?
These tires have plenty of traction for acceleration and deceleration in both dry and wet conditions.
What is bad?
Basically impossible to use in the snow.
Comments
I had those on my 2016 Mustang GT and it's good in all other weather but snow and ice, don't take that chance!
What is good?
Highway noise is Lexus level in this car, so this also is due to simply wind and tire noise. Expect this tire to be very quiet compared to many competitors. I only notice noise out of them when my windows are down and I'm cornering hard... which would be
Comments
With 40K+ on my DWS's, I can say overall this is the best of ultra high performance all season category. It did lose it's snow prowness after 32K(handled under 6" snow very well), but it is still excellent in dry/wet conditions. Ride quality was very comfortable at it's early stages, but now a lot less so. Feels like I'm driving on rocks on all but the smoothist surfaces. All told, I will be getting another set soon.
Questions and Answers
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires
Ranked #6th of 19. Continental ExtremeContact DWS06Verdict:This tire have tenacious grip and handling on cleared roads. A very good choice where icy road conditions are rare.
-
Feb 15, 2021Video
7 of the BEST UHP All Season Tires tested in Snow ❄
-
Dec 02, 2020Video
7 Of The Best Ultra High Performance All Season Tires - Tested and Reviewed
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Mar 07, 2019Video
A Closer Look: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Tire Rack
To satisfy year-round driving needs for drivers of sports cars, sports coupes, performance sedans and sport trucks, Continental has developed the ExtremeContact DWS 06. Here we'll outline what DWS means and how Continental's SportPlus Technology and silica-enhanced tread compound get the job done
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Mar 26, 2018Video
Tested: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires to Define the Category - Winter Update | Tire Rack
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Oct 26, 2017Video
Tested: Defining the Ultra High Performance All-Season Category | Tire Rack
The landscape for Ultra High Performance All-Season tires is constantly changing. Consumers expect more and more from the tires in this performance-oriented category. To see if the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS has what it takes to succeed in the upper echelon of Ultra High Performance All-Season products, we're comparing it to some of the best in the category.
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Jul 21, 2016Video
Tested: Top Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | Tire Rack
The top tires in Ultra High Performance All-Season are at the peak of all-season performance. They are expected to maintain wintertime capability in their pursuit of best-in-class dry and wet handling. No sacrifices. Michelin's newest Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is putting the pressure on.
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Apr 13, 2016Video
Know Your Mods Ep5 : Tires - Continental ExtremeContact DWS06
Wrapping up our 3 part segment on Tires, we look at the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Ultra-High Performance All Season Tires. A tire that takes on the road and weather no matter the conditions. Continentals ExtremeContact DWS06 raises the bar above the competition for those looking for sports car like handling in the wet or dry, while also providing snow and slush bite.
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Mar 29, 2016Video
Tested: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 in Winter
Timing may be everything. Certainly in the Ultra High Performance All-Season category the timing was right for Continental when they launched the original ExtremeContact DWS. Six years later it's time for their next Ultra High Performance All-Season tire, the ExtremeContact DWS 06. Does this new design offer more than just a strong family resemblance?
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Jul 09, 2015Video
Tested: Continental's ExtremeContact DWS 06
Timing may be everything. Certainly in the Ultra High Performance All-Season category the timing was right for Continental when they launched the original ExtremeContact DWS. Six years later it's time for their next Ultra High Performance All-Season tire, the ExtremeContact DWS 06. Does this new design offer more than just a strong family resemblance?
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