Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season: The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus has long been one of the strongest ultra-high-performance all-season tyres on the market. But now, Goodyear is fighting back with the all-new Eagle F1 All Season, promising sharper handling, strong wet grip and year-round usability. The hype is real—but is Goodyear’s latest UHP all-season tyre actually good enough to beat the proven Continental?
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Results : Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season
The test results are based on Treadwell data from Discount Tire. The graph below compares the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus vs Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season across key performance categories.
For subjective evaluations, each point is treated as equivalent to a 5% difference. For example, if Tire A scores a 4 and Tire B scores a 3, Tire A is considered 5% better than Tire B in that category.
Wet
In wet braking, the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season stopped in 133 feet, 2 feet shorter than the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus at 135 feet, giving Goodyear a 2% advantage. Wet handling was evenly matched, with both tyres scoring 4 out of 5, resulting in no percentage difference. Overall, the Goodyear has a small wet braking edge, while wet handling performance is identical.
Eagle F1 All Season :
- +2% Wet Braking
- 0% Wet Handling
Winter
In winter performance, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus scored 2.5 out of 5, compared with 1.5 out of 5 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. This gives the Continental a clear 5% advantage. Overall, the Continental is the stronger choice for drivers who need better winter capability.
Eagle F1 All Season :
- -5% Snow
Mileage
In mileage, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus is estimated to last 30,500 miles, which is 500 miles longer than the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season at 30,000 miles. This gives the Continental a small 2% advantage. Overall, their expected tread life is nearly identical, with only a slight edge for the Continental.
Eagle F1 All Season :
- -2% Mileage
Dry
In dry braking, both the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season stopped in 116 feet, resulting in no difference. In dry handling, the Goodyear scored 3.5 out of 5, compared with 3 out of 5 for the Continental, giving the Goodyear a 2.5% advantage. Overall, dry braking is identical, but the Goodyear feels slightly sharper in dry handling.
Eagle F1 All Season :
- 0% Dry Braking
- +2.5% Dry Handling
Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH)
For quietness, both the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season scored 3.5 out of 5, resulting in no difference. In ride comfort, the Goodyear scored 3.5 out of 5, compared with 3 out of 5 for the Continental, giving the Goodyear a 2.5% advantage. Overall, both tyres are equally quiet, but the Goodyear delivers a slightly more comfortable ride.
Eagle F1 All Season :
- 0% Quiet Ride
- +2.5% Comfort
Fuel Consumption
In fuel efficiency, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus scored 2.5 out of 5, compared with 1.5 out of 5 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. This gives the Continental a 5% advantage. Overall, the Continental is the more fuel-efficient tyre, while the Goodyear requires a clear compromise in this area.
Eagle F1 All Season :
- -5% Fuel Efficiency
Price
For the 225/45R18 size, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus costs $197, while the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season costs $200. The Goodyear is only $3 more expensive, a difference of 2%. Overall, both tyres are priced almost identically, so the final choice should depend more on their performance strengths than cost.
Tire size: 225/45R18
- DWS06 Plus : $197
- Eagle F1 All Season : $200
Difference: +2% more expensive for Eagle F1 All Season
Conclusion:
From my perspective as a tire expert, the new Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season is definitely good enough to compete in the UHP all-season segment. It matches the Continental in wet handling, dry braking and noise, while offering slightly better wet braking, dry handling and ride comfort. The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus still has the advantage in winter performance, mileage and fuel efficiency. With only a $3 price difference, the Goodyear is a strong choice for drivers who prioritise sharper handling and comfort, while the Continental remains the better all-rounder for year-round efficiency and light winter use.
Dr Edwin Pang