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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
86/100
14 professional tests
User signal (40%)
79/100
44 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 86 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 88 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 99% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 65 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 85% | 88% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 78 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 81 |
| Dry | 83 | 83 |
| Wet | 91 | 87 |
| Snow | 67 | 67 |
| Comfort | 89 | 89 |
| Noise | – | 75 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 78 |
| Handling | 84 | 78 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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 | 93% #7/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test | +4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/6 · 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 95% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 80% #6/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | +15.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 25% #4/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | -5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 88% #6/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | -2.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 58% #8/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | +36.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | -12.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 98% #2/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | -8.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | -2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #5/9 · 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test | -3.7 | Different tests |
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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro is widely regarded as a high-performance all-season tire that excels in ride comfort, noise suppression, and wet-weather handling. While most users praise its ability to bridge the gap between summer-like dry performance and winter safety, opinions on its longevity and deep-snow traction are polarized.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Predictable and confidence-inspiring dry handling
- Good performance in mild to moderate winter conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life and durability reports
- Potential for flat-spotting or vibrations after sitting
- Limited traction in deep snow or on steep inclines
- Occasional reports of significant drop in fuel economy
Observations
- Users with heavy SUVs and AWD vehicles report high satisfaction with wet/slush performance, though some note that deep snow traction is inferior to dedicated winter tires.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Fiesta ST, Porsche Cayenne) appreciate the steering feedback and dry handling, though some note a slight 'softness' in the shoulder during aggressive cornering.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance 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?
84
/ 100
Continental
81
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 85 vs 78 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 84 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 91 vs 87 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
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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.