Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510: 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 and Falken Azenis FK510 appear in 33 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 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Falken Azenis FK510 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 Falken Azenis FK510 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Falken Azenis FK510 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 32 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.6 | 91.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK510
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 | Falken Azenis FK510 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 4.7 51216 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 7.2 43 | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 1 | No data | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 12 | Avg rank 5.9 225 | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 4.3 145 | Falken Azenis FK510 |
💧 Wet: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
☀️ Dry: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510
The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 7.2 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
❄️ Snow: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510
The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Falken Azenis FK510.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510
The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.9 for the Falken Azenis FK510.
📏 Mileage: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Falken Azenis FK510
The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 or Falken Azenis FK510?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks higher on average than the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis FK510 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 ranks better than the Falken Azenis FK510.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK510 shows better mileage performance than the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 appears in 1 independent tests, Falken Azenis FK510 in 32.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →