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ContinentalExtreme Contact DWS06 Plus265 /35 R21 101Y XL BSW

Item #183257
$414.00 /EA

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Ratings
4.7
Features
All Season
Performance
50,000 mile warranty
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Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus


Upgrade to the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 265/35R21 101Y XL BSW, a premium ultra-high-performance all-season tire for drivers who want sharp handling, wet-road grip, confident light-snow traction, and everyday comfort in one package. This 265/35R21 ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus is a popular fitment for select BMW 8 Series, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, Audi RS7, Genesis G80, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S models, plus similar passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs, and EVs using 21-inch wheels.

Best for: shoppers replacing summer or touring tires with sharper steering, longer tread life, and year-round DWS capability on wide performance cars, staggered wheel packages, and summer-to-all-season conversions, especially in a 265/35R21 size with 101Y XL capability.

Why choose the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus in 265/35R21?

  • Built for wide performance cars, staggered wheel packages, and summer-to-all-season conversions: The 101Y XL service description adds extra load capacity for heavier trims, EVs, larger wheels, passengers, cargo, and spirited driving.

  • SportPlus Technology: Continental designed the ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus for responsive handling, improved wet grip, and long tread life, making it a strong match for performance-minded daily drivers.

  • Dry, wet, and snow confidence: The DWS 06 Plus focuses on enhanced dry and wet handling, improved braking, and improved snow and ice performance compared with the previous ExtremeContact DWS generation.

  • Driver-visible tread indicators: Tuned Performance Indicators show D, W, and S symbols in the tread, while QuickView Indicators help drivers monitor dry, wet, and snow performance and watch for alignment concerns over time.

  • Performance rating: This size carries Y-rated performance capability for high-performance cars, sport sedans, premium EVs, and wide tire packages.

  • Warranty support: Continental lists a 50K limited warranty for the ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus, along with Total Confidence Plan coverage.

Popular vehicle fitments for 265/35R21 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

This tire size is commonly used on select trims or staggered applications of the BMW 8 Series, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, Audi RS7, Genesis G80, Porsche Panamera, and Tesla Model S. It is also a smart option for comparable vehicles that use the same tire size, load rating, speed rating, and wheel diameter.

Size and rating details

  • 265/35R21: This size is designed for 21-inch wheels and is a practical choice for premium large-wheel fitments where wet grip, all-season control, ride quality, and steering response all matter.

  • 101Y XL: The service description and load range identify the tire's load capacity and speed capability for the intended vehicle application.

  • BSW: This version uses black sidewall styling for a clean performance look.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADE (UTQG)
Treadwear560
TractionA
TemperatureA
SECTION WIDTH 265
ASPECT RATIO 35
RIM DIAMETER 21"
OVERALL DIAMETER 28.3"
RIM WIDTH RANGE 9.0" - 10.0"
WEIGHT 27.34 LBS
TREAD DEPTH 10/32"
LOAD INDEX 101
LOAD RANGE XL
MAX PSI 51 PSI
SPEED RATING Up to 186 mph
SIDEWALL DESC. Black Side Wall
WARRANTY 50000
VPN 15580530000
GTIN 051342267637

Customer Reviews

All reviews are verified customer purchases.
4.7out of 5

Ratings By Review

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Average Customer Ratings

Cornering/Steering
4.8
Tread Life
4.5
Ride Noise
4.6
Dry Traction
4.8
Ride Comfort
4.7
Wet Traction
4.7
Most Recent
3.7
Uvaldo G P
Yes, I would purchase this tire again.7/27/2026
    3out of 5
    Tread Life
    4out of 5
    Wet Traction
    4out of 5
    Cornering/Steering
    3out of 5
    Ride Noise
    4out of 5
    Ride Comfort
    4out of 5
    Dry Traction

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    4.3
    Anonymous
    Yes, I would purchase this tire again.7/25/2026
      3out of 5
      Tread Life
      3out of 5
      Wet Traction
      5out of 5
      Cornering/Steering
      5out of 5
      Ride Noise
      5out of 5
      Ride Comfort
      5out of 5
      Dry Traction

      Too soon to share info about tread life. These tires on our 2017 Stingray Z51. They ride INFINITELY better than the awful Michelin run-flats. We did a street alignment and noticed an immediate improvement in slow cornering response. No more “slipping” or “chirping” in hard slow corners.

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      4.8
      Anonymous
      Yes, I would purchase this tire again.7/25/2026
        4out of 5
        Tread Life
        5out of 5
        Wet Traction
        5out of 5
        Cornering/Steering
        5out of 5
        Ride Noise
        5out of 5
        Ride Comfort
        5out of 5
        Dry Traction

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        4
        Anonymous
        No, I wouldn't purchase this tire again.7/23/2026
          3out of 5
          Tread Life
          4out of 5
          Wet Traction
          5out of 5
          Cornering/Steering
          4out of 5
          Ride Noise
          4out of 5
          Ride Comfort
          4out of 5
          Dry Traction

          Bought and paid for in October put on in February, I should get some kind of compensation for waiting so long. Overall I like the tires thank you.

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          5
          Anonymous
          Yes, I would purchase this tire again.7/23/2026
            5out of 5
            Tread Life
            5out of 5
            Wet Traction
            5out of 5
            Cornering/Steering
            5out of 5
            Ride Noise
            5out of 5
            Ride Comfort
            5out of 5
            Dry Traction

            these are great tires, they have great traction, even in snow. the tread wear is very good.

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