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 Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 — 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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77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
125 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental ExtremeContact DW and Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 are within 2 points overall. Continental ExtremeContact DW is stronger on wet, dry and comfort. Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 is stronger on handling and treadwear.
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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)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DW | Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 77 |
| Dry | 93 | 84 |
| Wet | 91 | 76 |
| Snow | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 83 | 79 |
| Noise | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 74 |
| Handling | 63 | 78 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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.
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers excellent dry grip and predictable handling at a competitive price point. While many users praise its comfort and responsiveness, a significant portion of the user base notes that its soft sidewalls can lead to a 'wobbly' or less precise feel during aggressive cornering, and wet-weather performance is frequently described as inconsistent.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry-weather grip and traction
- Comfortable and relatively quiet ride quality
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Good aesthetic appeal
Cons
- Soft sidewalls causing instability or 'tread squirm' under load
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and aquaplaning susceptibility
- Rapid or uneven tread wear reported by many users
- Increased road noise as the tire wears down
- Potential for vibration issues requiring precise balancing
Observations
- Users with heavy front-wheel-drive vehicles or high-torque setups often reported faster tread wear and occasional traction loss.
- Drivers of vehicles with stiff suspension (e.g., sports sedans) frequently noted that the soft sidewalls negatively impacted steering feedback and precision.
- Some owners of larger, wider tire sizes reported increased 'skittishness' in standing water compared to narrower fitments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DW | B · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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
77
/ 100
Hankook
Too close to call: Continental ExtremeContact DW and Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 are within 2 points overall. Continental ExtremeContact DW is stronger on wet, dry and comfort. Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 is stronger on handling and treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DW scores 91 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 78 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 74 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ExtremeContact DW scores 93 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DW
Tire B · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
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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.