Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro appear in 18 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Vredestein Quatrac Pro's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.2 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Vredestein Quatrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 231 | Avg rank 5.3 953 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.2 241 | Avg rank 5.7 52 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 32 | Avg rank 7.1 131 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 7.0 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.3 71 | Avg rank 5.8 231 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.6 141 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 7.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.0 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.6 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Vredestein Quatrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS appears in 4 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac Pro in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
