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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 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.

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Tire B Vredestein

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

Vredestein Quatrac Pro tread pattern
Objective (60%)
86/100
14 professional tests
User signal (40%)
79/100
44 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
87
Snow
67
Comfort
89
Noise
75
Treadwear
78
Handling
78

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VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better noise, dry and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac Pro if snow matters 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 12
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
95
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
83
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) 96 81
Tire Rack owners 93 91
Tyre Reviews owners 88 87
America's Tire owners 96 –
Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 93%
Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99%

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 4
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
87
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 86
Tire Rack owners 91 90
Tyre Reviews owners 91 88
America's Tire owners 94 –
Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 94%
Wet Circle (% of best) 100% 100%
Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 100%

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Quatrac Pro leads by 7
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
60
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
67
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) 51 68
Tire Rack owners 75 81
Tyre Reviews owners 76 65
Snow Handling (% of best) 92% 97%
Snow Traction (% of best) 85% 92%

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
89
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 89
Tire Rack owners 89 88
Tyre Reviews owners 82 90
America's Tire owners 94 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 13
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
88
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
75
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 75
America's Tire owners 92 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 7
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
78
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Tire Rack owners 85 82
Tyre Reviews owners 68 78
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 7
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Vredestein Quatrac Pro
78
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 85 78
America's Tire owners 95 –
DriverReviews owners – 84

Scores at a glance

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVredestein Quatrac Pro
Relative Score 86 80
Dry 95 83
Wet 91 87
Snow 60 67
Comfort 91 89
Noise 88 75
Treadwear 85 78
Handling 85 78

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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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 93% #7/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test +5.8 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #2/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 99% #4/6 · 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test -1.1 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 96% #7/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test +2.7 Different tests
Price Other 100% #7/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 88% #6/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test +12.1 Different tests
Value Other 96% #6/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 84% #10/15 · 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test +11.5 Different tests
Wear Other 100% #2/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 68% #10/16 · 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test +31.6 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 50% #2/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 17% #6/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test +33.3 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 92% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 97% #5/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test -4.3 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 85% #3/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 92% #6/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test -7.2 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 95% #2/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 58% #8/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test +36.7 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 94% #4/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test +6.2 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 100% #1/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test 0 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 94% #1/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test -5.7 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Vredestein Quatrac Pro

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.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Positive

Community opinion on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its excellent dry and wet grip, comfortable and quiet ride, and superior value compared to competitors like Michelin. Users frequently note improvements in launch traction, cornering, and everyday drive quality when switching from stock summer or OEM tires. While most find it to be a stellar high-performance all-season tire, minor questions remain regarding heavy winter performance and occasional reports of tread wear or tread squirm.

r/GRCorolla ·120 upvotes ·2026-05-08

“235s Factory Michelin Pilot Sport PS4s —> 245s Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus Just a quick first impression after changing from stock Summer tires 235/40/18 dimensions to 245/40/18 all season tires. I chose to take a chance and up the tire size/change the compound hoping to not sacrifice too much driving feel. As many are already aware, this 245 tire size is standard for the Morizo Edition*. Overall, I do not regret changing the tire size. Drive 9/10. Looks 10/10. A very small amount of steering feel was lost, but not enough to take away from the experience. If the car was a “track” setup I would stick with stickier performance tires or stock Michelins… but for a daily driver, the Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus tires in the 245/35/18 dimensions suits the GR Corolla MUCH better in my opinion. The drive is smoother just cruising (does not feel as bouncy over bumps) and tire noise is virtually non existent. The slightly larger sidewall also gives a little more peace of mind on crappy NY roads, pot holes etc. (I have had to plug the stock Michelins 4 times in the last 15 months). Will add more impressions later on if I can give more feedback. **Have not confirmed if speedo accuracy improved or got worse**”

r/accord ·39 upvotes ·2026-08-24

“2.0T + Cont Extremecontact = win Replaced my stock tires at just shy of 35k miles with Continental Extremecontact DWS06 plus tires....my oh MY what a difference! Even when brand-new, the stock michelin all-seasons would spin out every time I'd try to launch...no longer an issue/these feel like a dream. I feel like I'm driving a completely different car now. Far better corner handling/lane changing as well, and they honestly seem to have less road noise as well. To anyone who feels they don't have enough grip/handling on their 2.0T, these are the answer. Haven't had the chance to test in heavy rain yet (or snow come winter), but I'm sure they'll handle well. 10/10 after about a hundred miles or so (likely not even "broken in" yet) Read more”

r/Camry ·27 upvotes ·2024-05-02

“Purchased Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus and driving experience has gone way better now Purchased these yesterday and noticed a difference in manoeuvring and braking. It made a significant difference while cruising down and bumps feel better, coming from OEM equipped TOYO from SE 2018”

r/TeslaLounge ·23 upvotes ·2025-10-18

“New Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on 2023 MYP (pics + first impressions) After a summer of traveling to visit family and kids on AAU travel teams it was time for some new rubber. Looked down at my rears a few days ago and saw the threads on the inside of the right tire. I used the Tesla community here on Reddit and locked in on the DWS. PepBoys was able to get them in less than 24 hours and even offered a 10% discount. I definitely noticed a smoother ride so far and I would argue a bit more traction. I’ve only had them on for a day so I’ll have to see how much range loss I’ll experience and if they perform better or worse when pushed. I think for $1,500 dollars installed I didn’t do too bad. Plus I believe I have a quality replacement from the OEM that my MYP came with. Anyone else running the DWS06 Plus on their MYP? How’s your long-term wear or efficiency? Read more”

Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Ride comfort and noise#Comparison with Michelin#Winter and snow capability#Tread wear and longevity#Steering feel and handling

Based on 37 community posts

Tire B

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available117—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 - 740 A - AA A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Vredestein

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better noise, dry and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac Pro if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 88 vs 75 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 95 vs 83 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 85 vs 78 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 85 vs 78 on handling.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro

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.