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Continental CON ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus 225/55ZR16
Continental CON ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus 225/55ZR16
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Shop the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus 225/55R16 at ThreePiece.us — free shipping on every order, Affirm financing available, and fast delivery nationwide.
What 225/55R16 means
In the size 225/55R16, 225 is the section width in millimeters (8.86 in), 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall stands 55% as tall as the tire is wide, or 123.8 mm (4.87 in) — R denotes radial construction, and 16 is the wheel diameter in inches. That works out to an overall diameter of about 25.74 inches, turning roughly 783 revolutions per mile. Overall diameter is what matters for speedometer accuracy and clearance when you change sizes, so compare it — not just the width — against your current tire.
The service description on this tire decodes to a load index of 95 — a maximum load of 1,521 lbs per tire. The speed symbol W corresponds to a maximum sustained speed of 168 mph.
Specifications
| Size | 225/55ZR16 |
| Tire Type | High Performance |
| Service Description | 95W |
| Load Index | 95 |
| Speed Rating | W |
| Load Range | SL |
| Section Width (mm) | 225 |
| Aspect Ratio | 55 |
| Overall Diameter (in) | 25.74 |
| Tread Depth (/32") | 10 |
| Treadwear | 560 |
| Traction Grade | AA |
| Temperature Grade | A |
| UTQG | 560AAA |
| Warranty | 50K |
Frequently asked questions
What are the treadwear and warranty ratings on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus?
This tire carries a treadwear grade of 560, traction grade AA, temperature grade A under UTQG. The manufacturer's warranty is 50K.
What does 95W mean on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus?
95W breaks down as load index 95 — rated for 1,521 lbs per tire — with a W speed rating, good for a maximum sustained 168 mph.
What kind of tire is the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus?
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus in 225/55R16 is a high performance tire.
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- BRAND:
- Continental
- Model:
- CON ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
- Size:
- 225/55ZR16
- Aspect Ratio:
- 55
- Load Index:
- 95
- Load Range:
- SL
- Section Width:
- 225
- Service Description:
- 95W
- Speed Index:
- W
- Temperature:
- A
- Tire Rim Diameter:
- 25.74
- Tire Type:
- High Performance
- Traction:
- AA
- Tread Wear:
- 560
- Tread Depth:
- 10
- UQTG:
- 560AAA
- Warranty:
- 50K
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