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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 — Compared (September 2026)
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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
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 69 |
| America's Tire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 47 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 51 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 69 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 73 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 67 |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Hankook 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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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
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.
“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**”
“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”
“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”
“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”
Based on 37 community posts
Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | B · Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Sizes available | 117 | 45 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 560 - 740 A - AA A | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
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.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 85 vs 67 on handling.
Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 77 vs 60 on snow.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 91 vs 87 on wet.
Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 92 vs 88 on noise.
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.