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The ExtremeContact DWS 06 (DWS for Dry, Wet & Snow) is Continental''s Ultra High Performance All-Season radial developed for drivers of sports cars, sports coupes, performance sedans and sport trucks. Designed to satisfy year-round driving needs, ExtremeContact DWS 06 tires blend dry and wet road performance with wintertime slush and snow traction.

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06ExtremeContact DWS 06 tires feature Continental''s SPORTPLUS+ Technology, which combines enhanced handling, wet traction and wear. An advanced silica-enhanced all-season tread compound featuring +Saline additives increase wet grip and extend treadlife. This compound is molded into a unique asymmetrical tread design featuring Continental''s Chamfered Edges that help deliver maximum tread contact in dry conditions while Traction Grooves (ridges in the bottom of the tread grooves) enhance three-dimensional snow traction. Outboard shoulder macro blocks enhance responsiveness and cornering stability. Central independent blocks with x-sipes, separated by high-angle, criss-cross grooves provide the biting edges necessary to promote all-direction traction on wet roads and in light snow. Independent inboard shoulder blocks help disperse water to further hydroplaning resistance and foul-weather traction.

ExtremeContact DWS 06 tires feature QuickView indicators to help identify vehicle misalignment concerns early in the tire''s life before wear patterns form, as well as confirm 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. And after the "W" and "S" have both worn away, the remaining "D" indicates the tire has appropriate tread depth for dry conditions only.

The tire''s internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wound jointless nylon cap plies to provide long-term integrity under high-speed conditions while reducing weight and helping to provide more uniform ride quality.

Tire Rack Test Results Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2019: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06(02:04)

If you drive a performance-focused or sporty car, you want tires to match its personality. If you drive it year-round and winter tires aren’t an option, then Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are a great choice.

The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 is a longtime benchmark in the Ultra High Performance All-Season category. We tested it to learn how it compares to the newest and best in the category.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

Tire Category: Ultra High Performance All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Good
96%
20M
8.0 - Good
9.0 - Excellent
8.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
9.0 Wet Traction
9.0 - Excellent
9.0 Corner Stability
9.3 Dry Traction
8.9 Steering Response
7.6 - Good
8.4 Light Snow Traction
7.5 Deep Snow Traction
7.1 Ice Traction
8.6 - Excellent
8.8 Ride Quality
8.3 Noise
8.0 - Good

Consumer Reviews

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Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2019: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06(02:04)

If you drive a performance-focused or sporty car, you want tires to match its personality. If you drive it year-round and winter tires aren’t an option, then Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are a great choice.

The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 is a longtime benchmark in the Ultra High Performance All-Season category. We tested it to learn how it compares to the newest and best in the category.

Read the Full Test Report

A Closer Look: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06(01:06)

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.

Continental's ExtremeContact DWS 06 Whatever the Weather(01:15)

Whatever the weather, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 is ready. DWS = Dry, Wet, Snow and is an Ultra High Performance All-Season option for sports cars, sports coupes, performance sedans and sport trucks. Continental shows us how helpful its QuickView Indicators can be, too, in this video. Watch!

Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires that Define the Category - Winter Update(02:35)

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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View Road Manners & Dry/Wet Track Results Video

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Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires that Define the Category(06:46)

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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What Does It Take to Be #1 in Ultra High Performance All-Season? - Winter Update(03:05)

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. Will it claim the top spot in the category in our tests?

View Road Manners & Dry/Wet Track Results Video



Read the Full Test Report

View All Winter Test Results

What Does It Take to Be #1 in Ultra High Performance All-Season?(06:51)

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. Will it claim the top spot in the category in our tests?

View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video



Read the Full Test Report

Testing the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire - Winter Update(03:08)

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? We test it against three of the newest and top-performing tires in the category and also learn how well its winter performance stacks up against the others.



View Road Manners & Dry/Wet Track Results Video

Read the Full Test Report

View All Winter Test Results

Testing the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06(04:49)

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? We test it against three of the newest and top-performing tires in the category.

View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video

Read the Full Test Report

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