These are among my favorite tires ever purchased. I love them on my 86, they feel like the next best thing to a set of gravel rally tires. Love them! So predictable and so surprisingly grippy.
Great review! I've been searching tires for our 2018 Honda Accord Touring. The OEM tires are done. I swap summer and winter wheels and the car has less than 40k miles on it. That's why they have lasted so long. I've done this with multiple vehicles for years and never had a problem selecting tires. In this case I am looking for a semi performance tire that will be quiet and is highly rated. I put the BFG's that you mentioned on a 2018 Escape to replace the OEM tires and they completely changed the ride and performance of the car. It was amazing! Never experienced such a dramatic difference like that. Unfortunately BFG doesn't make that tire size for the Accord (235/40-19). I spoke with with one of the guys at Tire Rack yesterday. I usually buy all our tires and rims from them. He directed me to three different tires. The Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus was one of them and also the one I want to go with. Your video definitely helped solidify my decision! BTW, we are in Upstate NY between Syracuse and Buffalo so I will not be running these in the winter. Thanks for the great review!
Originally from upstate NY, North of Utica, where 193" of snow a year is normal. About 13 years ago, I moved to southeast Wisconsin, and we get about 1/3 of the snow that upstate NY gets. My OEM Nexen N-Priz AH8 tires are terrible in light snow, and these Continental tires seem to be the best choice for my 2021 Soul.
Great review thanks. Got a set for my 07 Mercedes e350 4matic. Nice to see a review of someone who deals with proper winter weather like i will face up in canada.
Just put these tires on my 2015 Volvo S60 replacing the Pirelli tires that came on the car. These are amazing tires. These tires are 50-75% quieter than the Pirelli tires and a much softer ride. The grip is also amazing... I've only had them a month, but so far I am 100% satisfied. Paid $1174.00 out the door mounted and balanced. Not too bad for the 235/40R19 tire size.
Just got them installed two weeks ago they're smooth & stick to the road nicely I make sure I keep them at recommended cold tire pressure per what's on my door
Looking for replacement tires for the Pirellis on my Mustang, and was down to these or the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3. The more I hear about the Continentals, the better I like them. Snow performance isn't an issue in Florida, but rain is a big deal here, lots of standing water during thunderstorms. I look forward to putting these on the car.
I just purchased these tires for my 2015 Volvo S60 and these tires are much quieter and ride much better than the Pirelli tires that came on my Volvo.. Love these tires!!
I got new tires for the first time, glad I chose the tires that had everything I needed even though i barely did any research other than ask for Continentals based on one opinion online haha I have a 2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo and was just looking for something reliable and quieter for long drives
Something else worth considering here is that the BF Gs are directional. They can only be rotated front to back on the same side of the car. If you rotate them side to side the tread pattern will be backwards. The contis don't have that issue.
I just bought new tires for both my RAV4 Hybrid AWD and my Chevy Bolt EV. I have these ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on the Bolt, and CrossContact LX25 tires on the Toyota. I have had these tires 6 days. My initial thought impression for these tires are that they are both good, but the ExtremeContact DWS 06Plus tire is clearly much more noisy than the CrossContact LX25 design. I wouldn’t say objectionably noisy, but there is definitely a low but distinct hum at highway speeds on the ExtremeContact that isn’t there with the CrossContact.
I'm thinking of buying these tires for my 2024 BRZ Limited that I will be getting in the summer. (215/40 R18). Location = Massachusetts, I am semi-retired, = so no need to drive in extreme weather for the most part. Average mileage 4k per year.
I use them all year round on a daily. I live in Canada at the 43rd parallel but being by Lake Ontario can make weather unpredictible at times. I don't usually drive in deep snow and the roads are usually plowed I live in a subdivision off of a major highway, which is plowed as well. I used DSW06 Contis on my 2006 A6 4.2 S-Line. I don't drive enough to wear the mout and I change them every 5-6 years. The first set on that car was fine. As tehy got older they got louder. I washed the car and went for a spirited drive. I thought the lane on the highway ended a lot later than it did and I was a bit... dedicated. So I had to drive around someone at a good rate of speed. Cracked the sidewall. Got new tires that were a bit quieter and sold the car. Now I drive a 2016 A6 3.0 S-Line Stage 2 DP car. I just went from DSW06s to DSW06+. The usual happened and the car got quieter. Not sure if it is the new tire or just new compound. The new TCU software I put on launches the car at 3800 RPM and when I tried the car barely spun the tires. The old launch RPM of 2800 spun a bit more. The difference is launching at 3800 is it's producing about 400 ft lbs of torque vs 350 at 2800. Also the car is fat and heavy and needs a stiff sidewall. I have springs and a swaybar, so I will push it in corners.
This is my 2nd set on my 2006 VW Jetta TDI. Great traction and all around performance for a 25,000 mile tire. If money was no object I'd be back for another round. The last set had 3 flats in the last 5k of 30,000 so 25k is it........Met all my rotations and balance requirements @ Discount Tire & they want almost $800 for another set. Just can't do it any more so I'm off to explore the world of cheap tires. Looking at several well rated tires in the $250/4 range.
Do you think, simply due to their better tread wear life than what I observe with summer tires, that it'd be a better choice, even for someone who lives all year around in a desert climate? Or is there a good summer tire with a comparable tread wear, but notably better than DWS06+ for wet and dry traction?
It’s hard to beat them if you’re going for wet traction too. However, I’d look at Continental’s ECS. They’re the king of rain tires for autocross/racing. Great dry grip too - more than the DWS. I’m not just a Conti fan, but they do make some good tires for various weather conditions.
@@cmiovino Thanks Chris. To clarify: Is ECS the same as their Extreme Contact Sport 02? That summer-only tire of Conti's seems to be $165 more for four, and of course lower tread life. I'd probably take ONE of these two tradeoffs, but both together is pushing me toward the DWS-6+ at this point. Super video!
i could not recommend the conti extremecontact sport and the new sport 2 enough for your situation. it sits between the dws06+ and their 200tw track focused tire (Extreme Contact Force). I have put a lot of miles on the sport, currently run a set on a miata, and will be getting the extremecontact sport 2 when this set is toast (10k miles, look new, but miata doesnt way anything). they are plenty grippy in the summer and most importantly surprisingly good in the wet. you wont get caught out on a random rainy day unless youre really pushing your luck or not giving yourself enough room to brake. the ride i would say is good. the tires inspire confidence wet or dry and they break away pretty progressively too, which is another bonus in the wet or dry. reviews are very good. they come in loads of sizes and they arent Michelin money but get you 85-90 percent there. take a peak at them.
@@UglyG82 Yeah, they're really good. I drove them across the country from michigan, all the way to california and back. I went through snow storms and rain and they're pretty damn good. I also drove a ton of canyon roads out in california and they were really really good on dry roads too. No complaints.
I’ve been told by a dealer that people who bought these from him were unhappy with them as they wore out quickly. I ended up with the “True Conract Tours”.
This may be true. They’re good in the snow and wet at the expense of being softer. If you’re doing a bunch of miles and want them to last, you have to sacrifice performance.
TireRack did a test of the two head to head. The Conti will be slight better in noise/road manors and in the wet. He AS4 is slightly better in the snow. The Conti is way better if there’s any ice. The Michelins are more expensive too. I think it really comes down to how much snow you get and price (if that’s even a factor). The Conti is still really good in the snow, so the bar is high on both.
They are so closely matched from everything that I read that it's basically a toss up. This guy here is AWESOME at tire reviews. www.youtube.com/@tyrereviews
I have had the Michelin Piolet Sports for 4 years, 30K end of life. No better tire made for quality and performance. Would immediately buy them again but not made in my tire size.
Do the sidewalls seem too soft in corners? That was a huge complaint with the pre plus DWS06 but I am wondering if that is an issue that they fixed or not.
Yes that "floaty/wobbly" feeling you get in the DW06 because the outer sidewall is not as stiff! I bought this for my 2016 Ford Mustang GT and you can't have these cars wobbling or wiggling from the back period! The third problem it causes with the DWS06's is that because it has a softer sidewall than the Plus version this also causes your tire to bulge out and f@ck up your offset thus causing your tires to poke out more than performance tires which I forgot to account for after sntaching them on a sale during COVID and just using them now! Thank god I have a second set of summer wheels with my Indy 500 tires which I love and now will have to get those on and remove my 19" wheel setup that has the DWS06's removed so my mobile tire guy can remove the tires so I can sell them, PEOPLE GO STRAIGHT TO THE DWS06 PLUS AND NOT THE DWS06 LIKE I DID!
I live in Minnesota, these tires do very well in the winter. If you know how to drive that is. I did my research before getting these. This guy's advice is spot on. I think these tires also do very well in the wet. Almost like they were made for rainy days.
These should be know as Dry Wet Slush. If you get a bunch of new snow, you will want more bite, but if you live in ares where you have serviced roads or that next days after the storm in the sloppy slush, they are very dependable. Hi from Colorado.
I have these on a 2018 Mustang GT, and they do well in light snow. Please note that as the reviewer mentions, once the S is worn, you willl lose a considerable amount of traction in the snow. My rears lasted 20,000 miles.
You’re like 2 hours from Southern Ohio Forest rally probably. It just took place a bit over a week ago. The one we go to is up in Wellsboro, PA at STPR.
No, it's the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires that are the best. Of course, if you live in the snow belt then it's the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires. "The best all-season performance tire in 2024 is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. The Pilot Sport All Season 4 from Michelin is incredibly adept at providing traction in varying weather conditions without sacrificing performance." The Continental DWS 06 is also a great tire, so it's a personal selection issue for me. I have preferred Michelin tires for all of my cars since the 1990s.
@@thomasbalsamo3734 you must have another issue some place. A tire just driving around with a tread wear number of 560 is going to last longer than that. Now if you had a tread wear of 100 or 220 they’re not going to last long.
These are among my favorite tires ever purchased. I love them on my 86, they feel like the next best thing to a set of gravel rally tires. Love them! So predictable and so surprisingly grippy.
I'm thinking about getting some for my new pathfinde r
Great review! I've been searching tires for our 2018 Honda Accord Touring. The OEM tires are done. I swap summer and winter wheels and the car has less than 40k miles on it. That's why they have lasted so long. I've done this with multiple vehicles for years and never had a problem selecting tires. In this case I am looking for a semi performance tire that will be quiet and is highly rated. I put the BFG's that you mentioned on a 2018 Escape to replace the OEM tires and they completely changed the ride and performance of the car. It was amazing! Never experienced such a dramatic difference like that. Unfortunately BFG doesn't make that tire size for the Accord (235/40-19). I spoke with with one of the guys at Tire Rack yesterday. I usually buy all our tires and rims from them. He directed me to three different tires. The Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus was one of them and also the one I want to go with. Your video definitely helped solidify my decision! BTW, we are in Upstate NY between Syracuse and Buffalo so I will not be running these in the winter. Thanks for the great review!
Originally from upstate NY, North of Utica, where 193" of snow a year is normal. About 13 years ago, I moved to southeast Wisconsin, and we get about 1/3 of the snow that upstate NY gets. My OEM Nexen N-Priz AH8 tires are terrible in light snow, and these Continental tires seem to be the best choice for my 2021 Soul.
@@flyonwall360 I did purchase the Conti's. They are great. Quiet, solid, stable ride.
Great review thanks. Got a set for my 07 Mercedes e350 4matic. Nice to see a review of someone who deals with proper winter weather like i will face up in canada.
Just ordered a set for my 17 mazda 6 grand touring. Glad I made a great choice! Thanks for sharing 💯!!+++
Great review bud. Also from western pa 👌
Just put these tires on my 2015 Volvo S60 replacing the Pirelli tires that came on the car. These are amazing tires. These tires are 50-75% quieter than the Pirelli tires and a much softer ride. The grip is also amazing... I've only had them a month, but so far I am 100% satisfied. Paid $1174.00 out the door mounted and balanced. Not too bad for the 235/40R19 tire size.
Is that a typo that your car is a 2025?
hi. my cost was $1450 here i. the PNW (everything is expensive out here) + i was suckered into buy new wipers. 275/40/20. including old tire disposal
@@soccer6190 Yea, I changed it to 2015. Right now!
@@oasis5827 I paid $792 for the 215/50/17 tires after rebate. That included installation, four wheel alignment, and taxes. So far no complaints.
Just got them installed two weeks ago they're smooth & stick to the road nicely I make sure I keep them at recommended cold tire pressure per what's on my door
This is my favorite tire. It’s just looks good better than others.
Looking for replacement tires for the Pirellis on my Mustang, and was down to these or the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3. The more I hear about the Continentals, the better I like them. Snow performance isn't an issue in Florida, but rain is a big deal here, lots of standing water during thunderstorms. I look forward to putting these on the car.
I just purchased these tires for my 2015 Volvo S60 and these tires are much quieter and ride much better than the Pirelli tires that came on my Volvo.. Love these tires!!
Great review. Im putting those on the 2022 WRX when the factory Dunlops need to be replaced.
Agreed. My 2023 WRX will be getting these or the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport A/S. Most likely the Potenza.
I got new tires for the first time, glad I chose the tires that had everything I needed even though i barely did any research other than ask for Continentals based on one opinion online haha
I have a 2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo and was just looking for something reliable and quieter for long drives
Something else worth considering here is that the BF Gs are directional. They can only be rotated front to back on the same side of the car. If you rotate them side to side the tread pattern will be backwards. The contis don't have that issue.
I just bought new tires for both my RAV4 Hybrid AWD and my Chevy Bolt EV. I have these ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on the Bolt, and CrossContact LX25 tires on the Toyota. I have had these tires 6 days. My initial thought impression for these tires are that they are both good, but the ExtremeContact DWS 06Plus tire is clearly much more noisy than the CrossContact LX25 design. I wouldn’t say objectionably noisy, but there is definitely a low but distinct hum at highway speeds on the ExtremeContact that isn’t there with the CrossContact.
Nice review man! Just purchased for my VW GLI using your video!
I'm thinking of buying these tires for my 2024 BRZ Limited that I will be getting in the summer. (215/40 R18).
Location = Massachusetts, I am semi-retired, = so no need to drive in extreme weather for the most part. Average mileage 4k per year.
I use them all year round on a daily. I live in Canada at the 43rd parallel but being by Lake Ontario can make weather unpredictible at times. I don't usually drive in deep snow and the roads are usually plowed I live in a subdivision off of a major highway, which is plowed as well.
I used DSW06 Contis on my 2006 A6 4.2 S-Line. I don't drive enough to wear the mout and I change them every 5-6 years. The first set on that car was fine. As tehy got older they got louder. I washed the car and went for a spirited drive. I thought the lane on the highway ended a lot later than it did and I was a bit... dedicated. So I had to drive around someone at a good rate of speed. Cracked the sidewall. Got new tires that were a bit quieter and sold the car.
Now I drive a 2016 A6 3.0 S-Line Stage 2 DP car. I just went from DSW06s to DSW06+. The usual happened and the car got quieter. Not sure if it is the new tire or just new compound. The new TCU software I put on launches the car at 3800 RPM and when I tried the car barely spun the tires. The old launch RPM of 2800 spun a bit more. The difference is launching at 3800 is it's producing about 400 ft lbs of torque vs 350 at 2800. Also the car is fat and heavy and needs a stiff sidewall. I have springs and a swaybar, so I will push it in corners.
This is my 2nd set on my 2006 VW Jetta TDI. Great traction and all around performance for a 25,000 mile tire. If money was no object I'd be back for another round. The last set had 3 flats in the last 5k of 30,000 so 25k is it........Met all my rotations and balance requirements @ Discount Tire & they want almost $800 for another set. Just can't do it any more so I'm off to explore the world of cheap tires. Looking at several well rated tires in the $250/4 range.
Do you think, simply due to their better tread wear life than what I observe with summer tires, that it'd be a better choice, even for someone who lives all year around in a desert climate? Or is there a good summer tire with a comparable tread wear, but notably better than DWS06+ for wet and dry traction?
It’s hard to beat them if you’re going for wet traction too. However, I’d look at Continental’s ECS. They’re the king of rain tires for autocross/racing. Great dry grip too - more than the DWS. I’m not just a Conti fan, but they do make some good tires for various weather conditions.
@@cmiovino Thanks Chris. To clarify: Is ECS the same as their Extreme Contact Sport 02? That summer-only tire of Conti's seems to be $165 more for four, and of course lower tread life. I'd probably take ONE of these two tradeoffs, but both together is pushing me toward the DWS-6+ at this point. Super video!
i could not recommend the conti extremecontact sport and the new sport 2 enough for your situation. it sits between the dws06+ and their 200tw track focused tire (Extreme Contact Force). I have put a lot of miles on the sport, currently run a set on a miata, and will be getting the extremecontact sport 2 when this set is toast (10k miles, look new, but miata doesnt way anything). they are plenty grippy in the summer and most importantly surprisingly good in the wet. you wont get caught out on a random rainy day unless youre really pushing your luck or not giving yourself enough room to brake. the ride i would say is good. the tires inspire confidence wet or dry and they break away pretty progressively too, which is another bonus in the wet or dry. reviews are very good. they come in loads of sizes and they arent Michelin money but get you 85-90 percent there. take a peak at them.
Hi I had them on a 1999 bmw 528it touring and with the snow half way up the door the car move without any problems never got stuck
I have these on my 22 m3 competition and they are awesome.
Glad I found this comment. I want to take my 22 m4 xdrive up the mountains to snowboard and I’ve heard these are some of the best all season tires
@@UglyG82 Yeah, they're really good. I drove them across the country from michigan, all the way to california and back. I went through snow storms and rain and they're pretty damn good. I also drove a ton of canyon roads out in california and they were really really good on dry roads too. No complaints.
I’ve been told by a dealer that people who bought these from him were unhappy with them as they wore out quickly.
I ended up with the “True Conract Tours”.
This may be true. They’re good in the snow and wet at the expense of being softer. If you’re doing a bunch of miles and want them to last, you have to sacrifice performance.
How are they holding up? I have a 2022 Legacy, and I plan on replacing OEM Yokohama tires soon.
Would these be better or Michelin Pilot Sport AS4s? Currently drive a 06 325i, Got some old tires on there that worn out. Not sure which ones to get.
TireRack did a test of the two head to head. The Conti will be slight better in noise/road manors and in the wet. He AS4 is slightly better in the snow. The Conti is way better if there’s any ice. The Michelins are more expensive too. I think it really comes down to how much snow you get and price (if that’s even a factor). The Conti is still really good in the snow, so the bar is high on both.
They are so closely matched from everything that I read that it's basically a toss up. This guy here is AWESOME at tire reviews. www.youtube.com/@tyrereviews
I have had the Michelin Piolet Sports for 4 years, 30K end of life. No better tire made for quality and performance. Would immediately buy them again but not made in my tire size.
Need new tires for my 21+ Lexus IS. Considering the Contis for less road noise.
I’m in the same situation hope they’re good for my 2019 challenger gt
Do the sidewalls seem too soft in corners? That was a huge complaint with the pre plus DWS06 but I am wondering if that is an issue that they fixed or not.
They stiffened it up a bit. It’s noticeable, but not overkill and doesn’t hurt the comfort level. I had the prior version before these ones.
Yes that "floaty/wobbly" feeling you get in the DW06 because the outer sidewall is not as stiff! I bought this for my 2016 Ford Mustang GT and you can't have these cars wobbling or wiggling from the back period! The third problem it causes with the DWS06's is that because it has a softer sidewall than the Plus version this also causes your tire to bulge out and f@ck up your offset thus causing your tires to poke out more than performance tires which I forgot to account for after sntaching them on a sale during COVID and just using them now! Thank god I have a second set of summer wheels with my Indy 500 tires which I love and now will have to get those on and remove my 19" wheel setup that has the DWS06's removed so my mobile tire guy can remove the tires so I can sell them, PEOPLE GO STRAIGHT TO THE DWS06 PLUS AND NOT THE DWS06 LIKE I DID!
My son has exact same Subaru. Do you think these are a good choice for a 23’ Stinger GT2 AWD?
They’re a good choice for any car really, so yes, 100%. They’re my go-to all season.
Great tire!
That snow part at 8:13 why did you speed up the video , makes it look like you could really go on the snow
Not good at all in the snow.
How are people liking this in the snow?
I live in Minnesota, these tires do very well in the winter. If you know how to drive that is. I did my research before getting these. This guy's advice is spot on.
I think these tires also do very well in the wet. Almost like they were made for rainy days.
These should be know as Dry Wet Slush. If you get a bunch of new snow, you will want more bite, but if you live in ares where you have serviced roads or that next days after the storm in the sloppy slush, they are very dependable. Hi from Colorado.
I have these on a 2018 Mustang GT, and they do well in light snow. Please note that as the reviewer mentions, once the S is worn, you willl lose a considerable amount of traction in the snow. My rears lasted 20,000 miles.
It is a pity that this tire is not available in Europe.
Can you tell us what other tires that are just as good.
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Where are the rallies you’re talking about. I’m on Ohio-Pa border.
You’re like 2 hours from Southern Ohio Forest rally probably. It just took place a bit over a week ago. The one we go to is up in Wellsboro, PA at STPR.
Are they quiet?
Yeah, they’re quieter than all the others tires I’ve had on this car.
@@cmiovino thanks. I can’t decide between these, the pure contacts or Michelin CC 2s for my 2020 Camry
These! @@Mangold2865
Who sells them
Tire Rack
Discount Tire
Simpletire
Look it up
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No, it's the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires that are the best. Of course, if you live in the snow belt then it's the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires.
"The best all-season performance tire in 2024 is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. The Pilot Sport All Season 4 from Michelin is incredibly adept at providing traction in varying weather conditions without sacrificing performance."
The Continental DWS 06 is also a great tire, so it's a personal selection issue for me. I have preferred Michelin tires for all of my cars since the 1990s.
100% correct.
Yokohama Advan V601 has stepped into the chat 😏
Michelins ride too stiff
No, it’s the DWS06 Plus that are the best.
sure, but usually they're more expensive, sometimes way more expensive
Worse Tire ever used, Got only 14,000 miles!
What are you driving them on a track or have a staggered set up?
@davidsteckley8846 I don't autocross, just drive around town.......
@@thomasbalsamo3734 you must have another issue some place. A tire just driving around with a tread wear number of 560 is going to last longer than that. Now if you had a tread wear of 100 or 220 they’re not going to last long.
Where did you buy them?
I've read other places they had bad tread life😪