77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ExtremeContact DW vs Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT — 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.
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–
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
–/100
No reviews yet
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Continental ExtremeContact DW has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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Category breakdown
5 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 DW | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 45 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 41 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 40 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DW | Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | – |
| Dry | 93 | – |
| Wet | 91 | – |
| Comfort | 83 | – |
| Treadwear | 60 | – |
| Handling | 63 | – |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
–
/ 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.
The Continental ExtremeContact DW is widely regarded for its exceptional wet and dry grip, making it a strong performer for highway cruising and daily driving. However, the tire is frequently criticized for its soft sidewall construction, which compromises steering precision and handling responsiveness, alongside concerns regarding rapid tread wear and structural durability.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High levels of stability and comfort during highway driving
- Confident performance in summer conditions
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feel and handling
- Rapid tread wear and short service life
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage and bubbles from road hazards
- Increased road noise levels
Observations
- Drivers of sporty hatchbacks like the Golf GTI reported that the soft sidewalls negatively impacted the vehicle's intended handling characteristics.
- Users noted that the tire's lack of structural rigidity often necessitates running higher-than-recommended tire pressures to improve steering feedback.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DW | B · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Continental
–
/ 100
Dunlop
Only Continental ExtremeContact DW has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DW
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT
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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.