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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

VS
Tire B Hankook

Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
125 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
87
Snow
77
Comfort
93
Noise
92
Treadwear
87
Handling
67

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 are within 2 points overall. Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is stronger on handling and wet. Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 is stronger on snow and noise.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 1
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
95
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
94
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Professional tests (TWG score) 96 –
Tire Rack owners 93 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 69
America's Tire owners 96 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 4
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
87
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 91 47
America's Tire owners 94 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 17
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
60
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
77
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Professional tests (TWG score) 51 –
Tire Rack owners 75 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
93
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 82 69
America's Tire owners 94 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 4
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
88
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
92
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
America's Tire owners 92 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
87
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 68 73
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 18
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
67
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVentus V2 Concept 2 H457
Tyre Reviews owners 85 67
America's Tire owners 95 –

Scores at a glance

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSHankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
Relative Score 86 86
Dry 95 94
Wet 91 87
Snow 60 77
Comfort 91 93
Noise 88 92
Treadwear 85 87
Handling 85 67

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457

The Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in daily commuting and dry-weather performance. While most users praise its quiet ride, comfort, and affordability, a subset of drivers—particularly those with rear-wheel-drive or performance-oriented vehicles—report significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and sidewall stability.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling
  • Predictable performance for daily driving
  • Fast and reliable shipping/availability

Cons

  • Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction
  • Noticeably soft or 'squishy' sidewalls
  • Lack of confidence in spirited or high-speed cornering
  • Limited winter/snow capability

Observations

  • Drivers of lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Mazda Miata/124 Spider) frequently report issues with wheel spin and loss of traction in wet conditions.
  • Users transitioning from factory or premium performance tires often note a significant improvement in cabin noise and ride comfort, though they acknowledge a trade-off in ultimate cornering stiffness.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a popular choice for budget-conscious daily drivers of sedans and hatchbacks, where comfort is prioritized over track-level performance.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Positive

Community opinion on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its excellent dry and wet grip, comfortable and quiet ride, and superior value compared to competitors like Michelin. Users frequently note improvements in launch traction, cornering, and everyday drive quality when switching from stock summer or OEM tires. While most find it to be a stellar high-performance all-season tire, minor questions remain regarding heavy winter performance and occasional reports of tread wear or tread squirm.

r/GRCorolla ·120 upvotes ·2026-05-08

“235s Factory Michelin Pilot Sport PS4s —> 245s Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus Just a quick first impression after changing from stock Summer tires 235/40/18 dimensions to 245/40/18 all season tires. I chose to take a chance and up the tire size/change the compound hoping to not sacrifice too much driving feel. As many are already aware, this 245 tire size is standard for the Morizo Edition*. Overall, I do not regret changing the tire size. Drive 9/10. Looks 10/10. A very small amount of steering feel was lost, but not enough to take away from the experience. If the car was a “track” setup I would stick with stickier performance tires or stock Michelins… but for a daily driver, the Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus tires in the 245/35/18 dimensions suits the GR Corolla MUCH better in my opinion. The drive is smoother just cruising (does not feel as bouncy over bumps) and tire noise is virtually non existent. The slightly larger sidewall also gives a little more peace of mind on crappy NY roads, pot holes etc. (I have had to plug the stock Michelins 4 times in the last 15 months). Will add more impressions later on if I can give more feedback. **Have not confirmed if speedo accuracy improved or got worse**”

r/accord ·39 upvotes ·2026-08-24

“2.0T + Cont Extremecontact = win Replaced my stock tires at just shy of 35k miles with Continental Extremecontact DWS06 plus tires....my oh MY what a difference! Even when brand-new, the stock michelin all-seasons would spin out every time I'd try to launch...no longer an issue/these feel like a dream. I feel like I'm driving a completely different car now. Far better corner handling/lane changing as well, and they honestly seem to have less road noise as well. To anyone who feels they don't have enough grip/handling on their 2.0T, these are the answer. Haven't had the chance to test in heavy rain yet (or snow come winter), but I'm sure they'll handle well. 10/10 after about a hundred miles or so (likely not even "broken in" yet) Read more”

r/Camry ·27 upvotes ·2024-05-02

“Purchased Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus and driving experience has gone way better now Purchased these yesterday and noticed a difference in manoeuvring and braking. It made a significant difference while cruising down and bumps feel better, coming from OEM equipped TOYO from SE 2018”

r/TeslaLounge ·23 upvotes ·2025-10-18

“New Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on 2023 MYP (pics + first impressions) After a summer of traveling to visit family and kids on AAU travel teams it was time for some new rubber. Looked down at my rears a few days ago and saw the threads on the inside of the right tire. I used the Tesla community here on Reddit and locked in on the DWS. PepBoys was able to get them in less than 24 hours and even offered a 10% discount. I definitely noticed a smoother ride so far and I would argue a bit more traction. I’ve only had them on for a day so I’ll have to see how much range loss I’ll experience and if they perform better or worse when pushed. I think for $1,500 dollars installed I didn’t do too bad. Plus I believe I have a quality replacement from the OEM that my MYP came with. Anyone else running the DWS06 Plus on their MYP? How’s your long-term wear or efficiency? Read more”

Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Ride comfort and noise#Comparison with Michelin#Winter and snow capability#Tread wear and longevity#Steering feel and handling

Based on 37 community posts

Tire B

Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS B · Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Sizes available11745
Rim diameters16″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″9.5/32″
UTQG560 - 740 A - AA A500 A A
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi45,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side WallBlackwall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Hankook

Too close to call: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 are within 2 points overall. Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is stronger on handling and wet. Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 is stronger on snow and noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 85 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 77 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 91 vs 87 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 92 vs 88 on noise.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire B · Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.