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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 — 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%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
91/100
108 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better comfort, wet and dry. Pick the Kumho Ecsta PA51 if snow, handling and treadwear matter most to you.
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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 DWS 06 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 69 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 94 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 85 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 58 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 89 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 98% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 98% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ecsta PA51 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 74 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 100% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 85% | 88% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 23 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ecsta PA51 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecsta PA51 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 75 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Kumho Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 81 |
| Dry | 83 | 79 |
| Wet | 91 | 86 |
| Snow | 67 | 76 |
| Comfort | 89 | 50 |
| Noise | – | 90 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 90 |
| Handling | 84 | 91 |
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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% #7/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +3.8 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +0.1 | Same test |
| Price | Other | 95% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 70% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +25.3 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 17% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +3.3 | Same test |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -3 | Same test |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 88% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -2.6 | Same test |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 65% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +30 | Same test |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 80% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Same test |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -15 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 80% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +10 | Same test |
| Tyre Weight | Tyre | 85% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #7/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -15.2 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 92% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | +5.9 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 98% #6/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | -2.7 | Same test |
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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance all-season tire that delivers impressive dry grip and ride comfort at a competitive price point. While the vast majority of users report satisfaction with its handling and noise levels, a small minority of drivers find its wet-weather performance and noise characteristics lacking compared to premium-tier alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry pavement traction and cornering grip
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Attractive sidewall aesthetics
- Consistent, even tread wear over long-term use
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in heavy rain or standing water
- Some reports of increased road noise over time
- Limited availability in certain niche sizes
- Occasional traction loss under hard acceleration
Observations
- Users with performance-oriented sedans (e.g., Acura TL, Infiniti G35x) report that the tire effectively manages power delivery and provides a significant upgrade over worn OEM tires.
- Owners of daily drivers and SUVs frequently praise the tire's longevity and comfort, noting it performs well for suburban and highway commuting.
- Some users noted that while the tire is excellent for general use, it may not meet the extreme performance expectations of high-horsepower sports cars compared to top-tier dedicated performance tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Kumho Ecsta PA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 13 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Continental
81
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better comfort, wet and dry. Pick the Kumho Ecsta PA51 if snow, handling and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 89 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Ecsta PA51 scores 76 vs 67 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta PA51 scores 91 vs 84 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 91 vs 86 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta PA51
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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.