86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
4,859 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ExtremeContact DWS vs Falken Ziez ZE950 AS — Compared (May 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
88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken Ziez ZE950 AS — better snow, comfort and handling. Pick the Continental ExtremeContact DWS if treadwear, wet and dry matter 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 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS | Falken Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 88 |
| Dry | 93 | 90 |
| Wet | 91 | 85 |
| Snow | 75 | 100 |
| Comfort | 89 | 100 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 75 |
| Handling | 80 | 90 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
88
/ 100
Tire B
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 Falken Ziex ZE950 AS is widely regarded as a high-value tire that delivers a premium driving experience without the premium price tag. Users consistently praise its ability to balance ride comfort and handling, making it a popular choice for drivers seeking an affordable upgrade for daily commuting.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise levels
- Responsive handling and cornering performance
Cons
- Limited tread life warranty compared to some competitors
- Potential trade-off between handling performance and longevity
Observations
- Users report that the tire maintains the premium driving characteristics of luxury-oriented vehicles like the Infiniti FX35.
- The tire is frequently noted for its ability to improve or maintain ride quality on vehicles where handling and comfort are high priorities.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS | B · Falken Ziez ZE950 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 540 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Continental
88
/ 100
Falken
Winner: Falken Ziez ZE950 AS — better snow, comfort and handling. Pick the Continental ExtremeContact DWS if treadwear, wet and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 100 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 100 vs 89 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact DWS scores 85 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 90 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Tire B · Falken Ziez ZE950 AS
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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.