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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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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

Nitto Ridge Grappler Reviews

User feedback reveals the Nitto Ridge Grappler excels in dry traction (9-10 ratings) and wet performance, with strong hydroplaning resistance. Winter traction shows split results: many praise snow capability, but ice performance draws mixed scores (3-10 range), suggesting variability in harsh conditions. Treadwear receives outstanding marks (9-10), appealing for rugged use. Ride comfort earns high praise, though some note moderate road noise. As a rugged all-terrain tire, it delivers robust on- and off-road performance where intended, with durability being a standout trait.

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168 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 136 positive
  • 32 negative

The Nitto Ridge Grappler earns excellent wet grip ratings, with most customers scoring 9s and 10s. While a few note variability in challenging conditions, its rugged all-terrain design delivers confident hydroplaning resistance and reliable wet traction for adventurous drivers.

August 10, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...The absolute best tire I've ever had for highway wet road usage...

Tires were new with my 2021 Tundra 4WD Truck purchase (Nov 2020). Nearly 60k driven to date. The absolute best tire I've ever had for highway wet road usage. You will hear the road roar; this has advantages especially when it comes to scaring off deer. Handles very well on dirt and gravel roads. Haven't experienced snow or ice, but would expect solid performance.

Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD Push Button Start CrewMax
Miles Driven on Tires: 58,875
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SMITHS, AL
Driving Style: Spirited

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November 08, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

I used to cringe when I had to drive on wet roads, not anymore. These Nitto tires don't spin at all when taking off from a stop. I can force a spin, but that is on me...

I can only compare them to the Wranglers. These are a big improvement. The first thing I noticed is how much quieter they are. They are by no means street tire quiet, but you won't have to crank the stereo up to drown out the noise as was required with the Wranglers. You will still get bounced around with the big bumps, but they handle typical road imperfections very well. Handling is about the same as the Wranglers, which is to say very good. Here is the night and day difference: wet roads. I used to cringe when I had to drive on wet roads, not anymore. These Nitto tires don't spin at all when taking off from a stop. I can force a spin, but that is on me. The safety factor alone, being able to drive with confidence on wet roads, made this purchase worthwhile.

Vehicle: 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel 4WD (6 Lug Wheel) Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DUNKIRK, MD
Driving Style: Average

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105 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 84 positive
  • 21 negative

Most customers rate snow and deep snow traction highly with scores 8-10, highlighting reliable grip. Ice traction shows more variability, with some ratings 5-8 indicating adequate performance in rugged all-terrain conditions.

December 27, 2022
4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

Had some snow and ice come through. Mail truck had trouble getting up a hill, probably 20/25 degree slope about 50-60 yards. Put my bumper on his and locked in 4 low, no spin and got him on his way...

Had some snow and ice come through. Mail truck had trouble getting up a hill, probably 20/25 degree slope about 50-60 yards. Put my bumper on his and locked in 4 low, no spin and got him on his way. I am impressed with this tire and will purchase again.

Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 300
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MUNFORD, TN
Driving Style: Average

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December 29, 2024
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

I live in northern Utah up in the mountains. The Nitto Ridge Grapplers have been excellent in snow, mud, sand and rock...

I live in northern Utah up in the mountains. The Nitto Ridge Grapplers have been excellent tires in snow, mud, sand and rock. I’ll be purchasing another set in about 3000 miles.

Vehicle: 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
Miles Driven on Tires: 46,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: MOUNTAIN GREEN, UT
Driving Style: Spirited

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184 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 179 positive
  • 5 negative

Most customers rate dry traction highly with scores of 9-10, highlighting reliable grip and responsive handling in rugged conditions. A few scores between 7-8 still reflect solid performance.

February 03, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
3.4 out of 5 Star Rating
3.4 out of 5

...Dry traction: no complaints at all. Excellent performer. I live where the highways have lots of curves and I have no qualms with taking curves at 10-15 MPH over the posted recommendation...

I decided my review of the Nitto Ridge Grappler would wait until I've seen them through their lifespan. After 40,000+ miles, it's time.
Overall, this is a really good tire. Would I buy them again? Yes, if I lived in a warmer, drier climate. Any hang-ups I have with the Ridge Grappler are probably as much about the Tundra's rear-end torque in 2WD as anything to do with the tire. I don't care about ride quality because...it's a truck. The ride was noticeably more stiff than the OEM tires, but you're moving up to Load Range E on a 1/2T truck. Road noise? That's what SiriusXM is for. Now for the Nitty gritty...
Dry traction: no complaints at all. Excellent performer. I live where the highways have lots of curves and I have no qualms with taking curves at 10-15 MPH over the posted recommendation. From brake to Wide Open Throttle there are occasionally some chirps, and there are short breaks in traction over the painted Stop lines at an intersection, but acceleration is confident, reliable, and predictable. Hard braking is just as confident.
Wet traction: under normal highway driving, performance is what you'd expect. Never had any problems in the curves. Acceleration, however...the light rear end and heavy torque makes wet acceleration interesting. Even at 40 MPH, throttling up for on-ramps on the interstate can get a little squirrelly when the truck downshifts to gain speed. Hard braking on wet pavement is better than the acceleration, but there's more weight in the front.
Snow traction: again, under normal driving on snow-covered roads, performance is satisfactory. There is a bit more understeer if you're in 2WD, and 2WD acceleration can be a challenge - even light acceleration from full-stop. 4WD in the snow feels like you could go nearly anywhere, even on hard packed snow.
Off-road: Dry or mud, compared to Courser A/T (2 or 3), BFG A/T3, and General Grabbers, one of the best of any tires I've had on any truck.

Vehicle: 2016 Toyota Tundra 4WD CrewMax
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: BUCKHANNON, WV
Driving Style: Average

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May 28, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...This is a super quite A/T tire despite its aggressive look. They ride really nice on the highway and are great on my farm: wet pasture, muddy rutted roads...

Stock Nittos terra grapler were ready to be replaced at 45k and was looking for something similar. Found Ridge Grapplers on sale for 166 each. Was sorta concerned about comments about road noise and wet traction.
This is a super quite A/T tire despite its aggressive look. They ride really nice on the highway and are great on my farm: wet pasture, muddy rutted roads. I've done nothing in heavy mud, sand, or rock crawling. I've had zero wet traction issues, zero hydroplaning even in heavy weather. Not sure why these other buyers were experiencing these issues. Possibly tire/ lighter vehicle weight issue, ?
I just rotated them at 5K, tire store says all A/Ts tend to cup. My stock Nitto's cupped at little but were still in decent shape at 45K just a little dry rot on sidewalls, Florida sun.?

Vehicle: 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: MIAMI, FL
Driving Style: Average

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185 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 167 positive
  • 18 negative

Most customers rate ride comfort highly with scores of 9-10, noting smooth performance on rugged terrain. Noise levels also impress, with many scoring 8-10, excellent for aggressive all-terrain tires.

June 04, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...no road noise for a tire with this lug pattern, very smooth ride

best bang for buck off road tire on the market, good performance, no road noise for a tire with this lug pattern, very smooth ride

Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,400
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: LEESBURG, VA
Driving Style: Average

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May 24, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...smooth ride, quiet on paved roads

Looks great, smooth ride, quiet on paved roads

Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DELTONA, FL
Driving Style: Average

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February 25, 2024
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

These tires have exceeded my expectations in regards to ride quality and quietness! Quietest tires I've ever owned!...

These tires have exceeded my expectations in regards to ride quality and quietness! Quietest tires I’ve ever owned! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a great tire that provides outstanding ride quality and quietness!

Vehicle: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab LT275/65-18
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: VILLE PLATTE, LA
Driving Style: Average

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133 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 118 positive
  • 15 negative

Most customers rate treadwear as excellent with scores of 9-10, highlighting impressive durability in rugged conditions. While a few lower scores exist, the majority praise its long-lasting performance even under demanding off-road use.

September 21, 2025
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...Customers report impressive treadwear performance: "Had these installed with around 1800ish miles on the Jeep; and traded that Jeep off with 54k to 55k miles and same tires. Dealership thought maybe they had 20k miles on them... Before I had traded it off last measurement for tread depth was 11/32 to 13/32(I believe the 13/32 was the tire I had replaced due to a sidewall puncture)."...

In the past I usually stuck to BFG, Goodyear, Cooper, or Mickey Thompson. However, with this Jeep being new off the lot; I decided to try something new that seemed to have great reviews. I wanted something that was semi-aggressive, but would handle highway travel well, and be quiet too.

Had these installed with around 1800ish miles on the Jeep; and traded that Jeep off with 54k to 55k miles and same tires. Dealership thought maybe they had 20k miles on them. It was a Jeep so I had all 5 and did 5 tire rotations every 3500-4500 miles. Before I had traded it off last measurement for tread depth was 11/32 to 13/32(I believe the 13/32 was the tire I had replaced due to a sidewall puncture). I road tripped this Jeep to off road areas and then aired down and would air back up afterwards. Then drive it home. The Ridge Grapplers out performed what I could have ever imagined them doing. From the Midwest to out West they were flawless in all types of terrain.

I could see maybe in the South clay muds might give them some issue, but I didn’t get to test them in that type of terrain. I understand the Jeep is a lighter vehicle which probably helped contribute to their long wear life. As any off-road tire they did start to develop a tad bit of noise, but I had a lot of miles on these. With that being said I’d buy these again in a heartbeat.

Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Built After 6/07/21
Miles Driven on Tires: 53,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: PROLE, IA
Driving Style: Spirited

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September 09, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...lasting twice as long as the KOs...

Couldn't be happier. Aggressive tread design, but quieter than my KO2's. Also lasting twice as long as the KOs. I'm a loyal buyer now.

Vehicle: 2017 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WARRENTON, OR
Driving Style: Average

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June 11, 2024
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

These tires have been great, they've lasted 80k miles of hard driving and im still at 4/32...

These tires have been great, they've lasted 80k miles of hard driving and im still at about 4/32 . Only gripe is a little road noise as they have worn(I'm used to it) and loss of traction in some moderate snow. Overall snow driving was good going up highway 80 but it did get squirrelly on occasion. All other conditions have been to my satisfaction. Just Wish they weren't pricey but hey they large tires. I did lose about 7mpg but again to be expected with larger heavy off road tires. I would definitely purchase again if it's in the budget.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 80,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: DUBLIN, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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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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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.

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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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