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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
4,434 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
92
Snow
74
Comfort
91
Noise
92
Treadwear
87
Handling
96

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — better snow, handling and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
95
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
95
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 96 –
Tire Rack owners 93 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 93
America's Tire owners 96 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 1
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
92
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 91 87
America's Tire owners 94 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 14
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
60
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
74
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 51 –
Tire Rack owners 75 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 50

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
91
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 82 67
America's Tire owners 94 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 4
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
88
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
92
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
America's Tire owners 92 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
87
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 68 70
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 11
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
96
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPilot Sport All Season 3+
Tyre Reviews owners 85 83
America's Tire owners 95 –

Scores at a glance

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Relative Score 86 90
Dry 95 95
Wet 91 92
Snow 60 74
Comfort 91 91
Noise 88 92
Treadwear 85 87
Handling 85 96

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is widely regarded as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire that successfully bridges the gap between summer-tire handling and year-round versatility. Most users report a significant improvement in ride quality, wet-weather confidence, and steering precision compared to OEM tires, particularly when replacing run-flats or eco-focused touring tires. While highly praised for its dry and wet grip, some users note a trade-off in tread life and occasional road noise as the tire wears.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction that inspires driver confidence.
  • Significant improvement in ride comfort and noise levels compared to OEM run-flat tires.
  • Precise steering response and predictable handling characteristics.
  • Strong performance in light snow and cold temperatures for an all-season tire.
  • Durable construction that handles road imperfections well.

Cons

  • Tread life often falls short of the advertised mileage warranty, especially on high-torque or heavy vehicles.
  • Increased road noise or 'humming' reported by some users, particularly as the tire wears.
  • Noticeable decrease in fuel efficiency or EV range compared to low-rolling-resistance OEM tires.
  • Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles or damage when hitting significant potholes.

Observations

  • Tesla and EV owners frequently report a 5-20% reduction in range due to the tire's higher rolling resistance compared to OEM eco-tires.
  • Users with staggered wheel setups (common on BMWs and Corvettes) note faster rear-tire wear and an inability to rotate tires, which significantly reduces overall tread life.
  • Owners of heavy SUVs and performance sedans often report that the tire transforms the vehicle's handling, though some note a firmer ride quality on larger wheel diameters.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Positive

Community opinion on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its excellent dry and wet grip, comfortable and quiet ride, and superior value compared to competitors like Michelin. Users frequently note improvements in launch traction, cornering, and everyday drive quality when switching from stock summer or OEM tires. While most find it to be a stellar high-performance all-season tire, minor questions remain regarding heavy winter performance and occasional reports of tread wear or tread squirm.

r/GRCorolla ·120 upvotes ·2026-05-08

“235s Factory Michelin Pilot Sport PS4s —> 245s Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus Just a quick first impression after changing from stock Summer tires 235/40/18 dimensions to 245/40/18 all season tires. I chose to take a chance and up the tire size/change the compound hoping to not sacrifice too much driving feel. As many are already aware, this 245 tire size is standard for the Morizo Edition*. Overall, I do not regret changing the tire size. Drive 9/10. Looks 10/10. A very small amount of steering feel was lost, but not enough to take away from the experience. If the car was a “track” setup I would stick with stickier performance tires or stock Michelins… but for a daily driver, the Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus tires in the 245/35/18 dimensions suits the GR Corolla MUCH better in my opinion. The drive is smoother just cruising (does not feel as bouncy over bumps) and tire noise is virtually non existent. The slightly larger sidewall also gives a little more peace of mind on crappy NY roads, pot holes etc. (I have had to plug the stock Michelins 4 times in the last 15 months). Will add more impressions later on if I can give more feedback. **Have not confirmed if speedo accuracy improved or got worse**”

r/accord ·39 upvotes ·2026-08-24

“2.0T + Cont Extremecontact = win Replaced my stock tires at just shy of 35k miles with Continental Extremecontact DWS06 plus tires....my oh MY what a difference! Even when brand-new, the stock michelin all-seasons would spin out every time I'd try to launch...no longer an issue/these feel like a dream. I feel like I'm driving a completely different car now. Far better corner handling/lane changing as well, and they honestly seem to have less road noise as well. To anyone who feels they don't have enough grip/handling on their 2.0T, these are the answer. Haven't had the chance to test in heavy rain yet (or snow come winter), but I'm sure they'll handle well. 10/10 after about a hundred miles or so (likely not even "broken in" yet) Read more”

r/Camry ·27 upvotes ·2024-05-02

“Purchased Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus and driving experience has gone way better now Purchased these yesterday and noticed a difference in manoeuvring and braking. It made a significant difference while cruising down and bumps feel better, coming from OEM equipped TOYO from SE 2018”

r/TeslaLounge ·23 upvotes ·2025-10-18

“New Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on 2023 MYP (pics + first impressions) After a summer of traveling to visit family and kids on AAU travel teams it was time for some new rubber. Looked down at my rears a few days ago and saw the threads on the inside of the right tire. I used the Tesla community here on Reddit and locked in on the DWS. PepBoys was able to get them in less than 24 hours and even offered a 10% discount. I definitely noticed a smoother ride so far and I would argue a bit more traction. I’ve only had them on for a day so I’ll have to see how much range loss I’ll experience and if they perform better or worse when pushed. I think for $1,500 dollars installed I didn’t do too bad. Plus I believe I have a quality replacement from the OEM that my MYP came with. Anyone else running the DWS06 Plus on their MYP? How’s your long-term wear or efficiency? Read more”

Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Ride comfort and noise#Comparison with Michelin#Winter and snow capability#Tread wear and longevity#Steering feel and handling

Based on 37 community posts

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Sizes available117—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 - 740 A - AA A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — better snow, handling and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 74 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 96 vs 85 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 92 vs 88 on noise.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.