84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
89/100
4,860 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
76/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate if dry matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 88 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 97% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 95% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 61 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 57 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 85% | 83% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 82 |
| Dry | 83 | 88 |
| Wet | 91 | 89 |
| Snow | 67 | 61 |
| Comfort | 89 | 85 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 80 |
| Handling | 84 | 83 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 96% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +1 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 97% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +1.9 | Same test |
| Price | Other | 95% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 95% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 50% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -30 | Same test |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -2 | Same test |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 83% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +2.8 | Same test |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 95% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Same test |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -20 | Same test |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -10 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -5 | Same test |
| Tyre Weight | Tyre | 85% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 90% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -5 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -1 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 95% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -0.1 | Same test |
From owners
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 Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is generally regarded as a capable Ultra-High Performance all-season tire that excels in dry handling and ride comfort. While many users praise its sporty feel and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding road noise levels and winter performance, with some drivers finding them surprisingly capable in light snow and others reporting poor traction and excessive cabin noise.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement handling and sporty steering response
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Reliable wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance for many users
- Competitive pricing compared to premium segment rivals
Cons
- Reports of significant road noise, described by some as intrusive
- Inconsistent tread life and potential for uneven wear
- Polarizing performance in snow and ice conditions
- Occasional quality control issues, such as tires going out of round or broken belts
Observations
- Tesla Model 3 Performance owners have utilized these as a lighter-weight, year-round alternative to stock 20-inch summer setups.
- Users driving heavier sedans like the Nissan Maxima have reported higher cabin noise levels compared to other vehicle segments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 37 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | 500 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Continental
82
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 67 vs 61 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 85 vs 80 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 88 vs 83 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 89 vs 85 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
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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.