Extremecontact DWS06 Plus

About the Continental Extremecontact DWS06 Plus

All-Season Ultra High Performance tire for Passenger Car, Crossover and SUV.

Features

* SportPlus Technology* QuickView Indicators* 50,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty* 60 Day Customer Satisfaction Trial (with purchase of 4 tires)* 12 Month Road Hazard Coverage* Three Year Flat Tire Roadside Assistance

Benefits

* Improves tread life and provides precise handling while enhancing grip on wet roads* Visually inform driver to the level tires are performing in dry, wet and snow as well as the need to check vehicles alignment

Understanding the 255/45ZR17 size

In the size code 255/45R17, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 114.8 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26".

The load index 98 means each tire supports up to 1,653 lbs — about 6,612 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 560 AA A. The treadwear grade of 560 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $178.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $713.96. That sits close to the average for the 7 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $14.28 per 1,000 miles across the set.