Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests

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    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appear in 34 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSDunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeAll SeasonSummer
    Tests used430
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.28.0
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score95.386.1

    Tire Lab Score

    95.3
    Excellent · All Season
    86.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.5
    231
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.2
    241
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.3
    32
    No data
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    No data
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.3
    71
    Avg rank 7.9
    33
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.4
    11
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.1
    3
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

    💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🧊 Ice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS appears in 4 independent tests, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in 30.

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