Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti: 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 Ultrac Vorti appear in 19 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 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 Ultrac Vorti still wins on efficiency, 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 prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 89.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 231 | Avg rank 6.5 133 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.2 241 | Avg rank 5.3 323 | 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 6.7 26 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 2.2 252 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.5 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
❄️ Snow: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
🧊 Ice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.0 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 3.0 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Vredestein Ultrac Vorti?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 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 Ultrac Vorti.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS appears in 4 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in 15.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
