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The ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is Continental's Ultra High Performance All-Season tire developed for drivers of sports cars, sports coupes, performance sedans, SUVs and CUVs. Designed to improve upon key metrics compared to its predecessor, like braking in dry and wet, along with increased traction in snow and ice, the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is built to deliver skillful handling and high-speed capability with increased confidence for inclement weather, even in light snow.

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Featuring an updated, performance-tuned all-season tread compound molded into an updated asymmetric tread design and utilizing SPORTPLUS+ Technology, the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is built for enhanced handling and braking performance. Macro-Blocks and Chamfered block edges help improve ultimate dry road traction and provide increased cornering responsiveness. Generous high angle and circumferential grooves help evacuate water from the contact patch for increased hydroplaning resistance. 3D sipes help retain handling precision while increasing the number of biting edges for improved wet traction, while X-Sipes are utilized to improve lateral and longitudinal grip in inclement weather. Traction grooves within the circumferential channels further enhance winter weather traction by improving snow-to-snow traction.

ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS tires feature an Alignment Verification System to help identify vehicle misalignment concerns early in the tire's life before wear patterns form. The system also confirms suitability for different driving conditions through Tuned Performance Indicators. Tuned Performance Indicators are visible letters molded into the second rib from the outboard shoulder to alert drivers of the tire's performance levels. A visible "DWS" indicates the tire has appropriate tread depth for dry conditions, as well as wet roads and snow. After the "S" has worn away, the remaining "DW" indicates the tire only has appropriate tread depth for dry and most wet road conditions. After the "W" and "S" have both worn away, the remaining "D" indicates the tire has appropriate tread depth for dry conditions only.

The ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS incorporates a high strength, 2 ply sidewall construction for improved resistance to damage, along with a Sport Sidewall Insert for increased handling responsiveness. Continental's new high-strength, triple action, hybrid cap ply helps combine the positive attributes of a stiffer cord material for improved handling characteristics, while simultaneously retaining the benefits of a more flexible cord, helping maintain a smooth and quiet ride with an optimized contact patch for even wear and longer tread life.

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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? – 2025 Test 1 - With Winter Update(39:48)

In the first test of 2025, we run it back with EV vs non-EV tires with an eleven-tire, five-category grouping.  Using our pair of Teslas, we delve into efficiency, road characteristics, wet and dry handling/braking, and of course, the overall rankings when combined! Including a final chart with tires from 2024 added! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first test of 2025!



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Ratings Charts & Reviews Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

Tire Category: Ultra High Performance All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus
Excellent
98%
57M
8.9 - Excellent
9.1 - Excellent
9.0 Hydroplaning Resistance
9.1 Wet Traction
9.3 - Excellent
9.3 Corner Stability
9.4 Dry Traction
9.2 Steering Response
7.5 - Good
8.2 Light Snow Traction
7.4 Deep Snow Traction
7.0 Ice Traction
8.9 - Excellent
9.0 Ride Quality
8.7 Noise
8.5 - Good

Kumho Crugen HT51 Reviews

Customers think the Kumho Crugen HT51 delivers excellent year-round performance as a highway all-season tire, with standout scores in dry traction (9-10) and winter grip (8-10) for confident handling in varied conditions. Treadwear earns consistent praise (8-10), suggesting durability for long-term value. Comfort scores (8-10) highlight a smooth, quiet ride, while wet traction (8-10) and hydroplaning resistance (7-10) show reliable wet-weather capability. A few lower winter ice scores (7-8) are noted but remain within acceptable ranges for the category. Overall, drivers appreciate its balanced performance across key metrics, making it a dependable choice for highway-focused all-season use.

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691 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 664 positive
  • 27 negative

Most customers rate wet traction highly with scores of 8-10, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Even lower scores (7s) still reflect solid all-season wet performance.

August 10, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

These tires are excellent in the rain. They are holding up very well so far.

These tires are excellent in the rain. They are holding up very well so far.

Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: All Highway
Location: ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
Driving Style: Average

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450 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 420 positive
  • 30 negative

Most customers rate winter traction highly, with scores of 9-10 in snow and deep snow. Ice traction sees mostly 7-10 ratings, indicating reliable all-season performance, though a few note lower ice grip.

January 02, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Handles great in snow unless it's excessively deep (over 6") even after all these years; my road is often poorly plowed but I never had a problem as long as it's packed down somewhat.

50K miles after 5 years, still had 6/32" left, but in the last year I've had a couple of punctures and finally had one that was unrepairable (too close to sidewall). Could have gotten at least another year or two out of these otherwise. Handles great in snow unless it's excessively deep (over 6") even after all these years; my road is often poorly plowed but I never had a problem as long as it's packed down somewhat.

Vehicle: 2016 Toyota Tundra 4WD Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 51,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HOLLISTON, MA
Driving Style: Average

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August 09, 2025
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4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Just a great set of tires, Especially appreciate them in wet and Wintery conditions with their great traction in snow...

My second time buying these HT51 tires for my 2006 Ford Expedition 2WD. Just a great set of tires, Especially appreciate them in wet and Wintery conditions with their great traction in snow. All around comfort and wear, I'm very satisfied and will purchase them or an equal from Kumho tires, again.
Super fast shipping from Tire Rack, as always. Easy ordering and bought them with the $80.00 Credit Card rebate.

Vehicle: 2006 Ford Expedition XLT 2wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CARSON CITY, NV
Driving Style: Average

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July 22, 2025
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4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

Great for snow!

Great tires for the price with excellent traction for on and off road use. Great for snow!

Vehicle: 2016 Toyota Tundra 4WD Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HERMITAGE, PA
Driving Style: Average

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742 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 728 positive
  • 14 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent with scores of 9s and 10s, praising responsive handling and reliable grip in highway conditions. High marks reflect strong dry performance suited for all-season driving.

January 11, 2026
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Quiet, good grip, good in pretty much every condition I've had them in.

Bought these on a sale four and a half years ago, didn't have a clue if they would be good tires or not, but at $100 per corner I took a chance. Very impressed. Narrower/taller than the stock tires, steering response is SLIGHTLY slower, but this ain't a Miata. At 40k+, there is still a lot of tread left. I'll probably replace them Fall of this year before the snow hits the Cascades. Quiet, good grip, good in pretty much every condition I've had them in.

Vehicle: 2015 Ford Transit T350 Van Single Rear Wheel
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: BEND, OR
Driving Style: Average

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January 28, 2026
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4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...They handle great and are properly quiet..

These are my second set of these exact tires in 8 years.. and again I'm not disappointed one bit. So much so that I'll be looking for them again when I replace this set[ providing i still have this vehicle] or they come sized to fit its replacement. They handle great and are properly quiet..

Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: COLUMBIA, NJ
Driving Style: Average

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749 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 693 positive
  • 56 negative

Most customers rate comfort highly with scores of 9-10, praising the smooth ride and low noise levels. High scores highlight excellent performance for highway driving.

January 06, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Great hydroplaining resistance, ride quality, and low noise...

Impressed with these tires, would definitely purchase again. Great hydroplaining resistance, ride quality, and low noise. Would definitely purchase these again.

Vehicle: 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLT 2500 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BEND, OR
Driving Style: Average

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April 15, 2025
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...The road noise is almost non-existent, grip and handling is fabulous!...

Love, Love, Love these tires! This is my second set after many miles on the first. The road noise is almost non-existent, grip and handling is fabulous! I live in snow country, they get me through just fine. I don't off road with my truck so can't help there. If you want a great, quiet tire on highway and city, minimal gravel roads and get through the snow - these are it.

Vehicle: 2016 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HAILEY, ID
Driving Style: Spirited

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544 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 485 positive
  • 59 negative

Most customers rate treadwear 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent durability for highway all-season use. While a few scores dip to 3-6, the majority praise long-lasting performance even under varied driving conditions.

February 05, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

Great price, tread wear is fantastic

Great price , tread wear is fantastic

Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WOODBRIDGE, VA
Driving Style: Average

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April 08, 2025
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4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

this tire wears like iron. after 5 years and approx. 27,000 miles I don't see any wear...

this tire wears like iron. after 5years and approx. 27,000 miles I don't see any wear. this tire has done well in all seasons.

Vehicle: 2010 Toyota RAV4 4wd 4cyl Base
Miles Driven on Tires: 27,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HERMITAGE, PA
Driving Style: Average

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June 03, 2024
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

70k mile Treadware warranty, and ive got almost 79k miles on it with a bit more miles left in it after almost 6 year. Don't notice any cracking of tires either. Impressed.

70k mile Treadware warranty, and ive got almost 79k on it with a bit more miles left in it after almost 6 year. Don't notice any cracking of tires either. Impressed.

Vehicle: 2008 Isuzu Ascender 4wd 5 Passenger
Miles Driven on Tires: 79,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROCKLAND, MA
Driving Style: Average

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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? – 2025 Test 1 - With Winter Update(39:48)

In the first test of 2025, we run it back with EV vs non-EV tires with an eleven-tire, five-category grouping.  Using our pair of Teslas, we delve into efficiency, road characteristics, wet and dry handling/braking, and of course, the overall rankings when combined! Including a final chart with tires from 2024 added! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first test of 2025!



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Ultra High Performance All-Season: The Search for Balance - 2024 Test 6 With Winter Update(29:16)

Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are the best of the best when it comes to maximizing warm-weather traction while maintaining four-season usability. In this test, we compare 9 tires from this category to see what stands out and what leaves more to be desired.

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Experience the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus(01:04)

Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are for drivers looking to maximize handling and performance while also maintaining decent year-round traction. The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is a legendary performer in this category, scoring high marks with both our test drivers and continuously earning Tire Rack’s Consumer Recommended status.

Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus(02:17)

The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 has experienced quite a bit of time in the limelight in this category and looks to keep it that way.

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Testing Premium Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2021: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus(2:25)

The ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus has been a favorite since its debut, and we used it as the category benchmark to see how the newest in Ultra High Performance All-Season measure up.

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Testing Premium Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2021: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (2:20)

The ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is the latest in a long line of category-leading Ultra High Performance All-Season tires from Continental. We test it against the best in the category to see if it’s a worthy successor.

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TJ & Continental Talk ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus(15:06)

In this episode of “TJ Talking” our tire information and testing manager, TJ Campbell, sits down on a video call with Bjoern Glaeser, product manager at Continental Tire, todiscuss the ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus. This one-on-one dives into the tire’s design and how Continental took the ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus to the next level.

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