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 295/40ZR21 XL size

In the size code 295/40R21, 295 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.6"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 118 mm. R21 means radial construction on a 21-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 30.3".

The load index 111 means each tire supports up to 2,403 lbs — about 9,612 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 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 A 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 A 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 $302.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $1211.96. That is about 8% below the average price of the 35 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $24.24 per 1,000 miles across the set.