Anyone tried Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 tires?

Drucifer has this at the top of his short list to try next. Given his current mileage though, it will be a while till he actually gets the tires though.

i'll be getting a set for the rears in my new setup on 22"....can't get for the fronts as they don't come in 255/30/22 size

I'll have to check about the 06 version, but I did use the Continental ExtremeContact DWS for my 3 Season tires last spring, summer and Autumn and they were great. We had snow several times in the spring so it was nice to have them for those weather events. I am using the Michelin Ice3's for my Winter Tires because I did not feel the DWS were quite "grippy" enough for full blown Winter tires. The Michelin Ice3's are a great winter tire but are not squirrely when on dry pavement, like a more beefy tred could be.

After using snow tires, I won't go back to all-seasons.

And, read below.

The ExtremeContact DWS06 came to us earlier this year, and fared very well in our test (see results here). To be sure, we have not had any time with the tire in snowy conditions but Conti PROMISED us that the new DWS06 will have the same light snow capacity that its predecessor relied upon to differentiate it from the competition. Time will tell !

doc@tirerack said:

The ExtremeContact DWS06 came to us earlier this year, and fared very well in our test (see results here). To be sure, we have not had any time with the tire in snowy conditions but Conti PROMISED us that the new DWS06 will have the same light snow capacity that its predecessor relied upon to differentiate it from the competition. Time will tell !

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Doc -- there seems to be some controversy over the safe temperature range of "all season" tires. While obviously not good for snow driving, I've always believed they're still good (safe) for cold-weather -- but dry-- driving above 0 degrees F. But other people are saying that "all season" tires aren't safe below 40 degrees F (or below freezing) because the rubber gets too hard. I just can't believe that based on what I've researched. Yes, I know that holds true for summer tires, but what do the "experts" say about running all-season tires in temps below freezing and dry (or very light snow) conditions?

Hank, I would be surprised at below 40*F but above 0 is unsafe. I have always had all seasons and taken my 4Runner in light/moderate snow many times without issue. Heck, even without inclement weather, my S is driving around with Goodyear Eagles and it was 34 degrees yesterday and today.

Cyclone said:

Hank, I would be surprised at below 40*F but above 0 is unsafe. I have always had all seasons and taken my 4Runner in light/moderate snow many times without issue. Heck, even without inclement weather, my S is driving around with Goodyear Eagles and it was 34 degrees yesterday and today.

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Yeah, everyone has their own opinion and experience about all-season temps, so that's why I asked the expert.

Not a Tesla, but I put these on my wife's 2012 Volvo XC60 R-Design in August. That car is a small AWD SUV, weighing 4277 lbs. It has 325hp and hits 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. The tires are the factory size 255/45-20s. I had the regular DWSes on my old M5 and my wife's old 530i so I am familiar with the previous generation. The first thing I noticed with the O6es is the firmer sidewall. They don't roll over quite the way the old DWSes did before they took a set. The trade-off is I think the 06 rides a bit firmer. The noise level of the 06 may be a bit higher or at least higher frequency (I detect a slight hollow sound over some surfaces). In short, I think they have taken a step toward performance with a small sacrifice in comfort and noise. After a couple of months, I am pleased with them overall and find myself hooning the XC around more.

As an aside, I like the way these tires look. Sorry, can't comment on snow.

doc@tirerack said:

The ExtremeContact DWS06 came to us earlier this year, and fared very well in our test (see results here). To be sure, we have not had any time with the tire in snowy conditions but Conti PROMISED us that the new DWS06 will have the same light snow capacity that its predecessor relied upon to differentiate it from the competition. Time will tell !

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HankLloydRight said:

Doc -- there seems to be some controversy over the safe temperature range of "all season" tires. While obviously not good for snow driving, I've always believed they're still good (safe) for cold-weather -- but dry-- driving above 0 degrees F. But other people are saying that "all season" tires aren't safe below 40 degrees F (or below freezing) because the rubber gets too hard. I just can't believe that based on what I've researched. Yes, I know that holds true for summer tires, but what do the "experts" say about running all-season tires in temps below freezing and dry (or very light snow) conditions?

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Did we ever get an answer about DWS06 down to 0degF?

Do all season tires make any sense in a climate like SoCal or will the regular Continental Extreme Contact DW will be a better choice? I know an all season tire won't perform as well during braking and turns, but I care more for efficient tires that also perform above average.

I've had them on my Model S now for about a year through all kinds of weather conditions (including light snow and extreme cold) and I'm very happy with them. Mine are on 20" wheels and staggered. They are a great tire, not quite the performance of Pilot Sports but at the top of the heap for an all season tire. I know some folks have nothing but contempt for all season tires but in my experience they perform very well.

Tirerack has these for about $225 per tire vs $325 for the Contisport contact. That seems like a huge difference.

I have these on 20's and love them.

mobe said:

I have these on 20's and love them.

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Mobe-Did you get them at the SVC or from a different source. Is the price on Tirerack ($225) about right. I can't belive how much cheaper they are than the Contisports.