87
/ 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 Nitto Motivo — 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
70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Nitto Motivo if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 65 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 41
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 50 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Motivo leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 95 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Nitto Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 70 |
| Dry | 83 | 65 |
| Wet | 91 | 50 |
| Snow | 67 | – |
| Comfort | 89 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 95 |
| Handling | 84 | 63 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
70
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Nitto Motivo is generally regarded as a high-value, long-lasting all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and tread longevity. However, user experiences are polarized, with significant concerns regarding its performance in winter weather and stability issues when fitted to certain vehicle types.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong dry pavement grip and handling
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Poor traction and grip in snow and ice
- Noticeable decline in wet weather performance
- Potential for sidewall instability on specific vehicle platforms
Observations
- Users reported significant sidewall flex and handling instability when using these tires on commercial-style vans like the Transit Connect.
- Drivers of performance-oriented sedans and SUVs noted that while the tire handles dry canyon roads well, it lacks the necessary winter capabilities for northern climates.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Nitto Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Continental
70
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Nitto Motivo if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 91 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 84 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 83 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 89 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Nitto Motivo
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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.