84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
89/100
4,860 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate SUV if dry matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate SUV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 99 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 95 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 86 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 86 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 97% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate SUV leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 60 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 83 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 85% | 73% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 81 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 80 |
| Dry | 83 | 94 |
| Wet | 91 | 90 |
| Snow | 67 | 69 |
| Comfort | 89 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 57 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 72 |
| Handling | 84 | 75 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | -3.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | -0.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 95% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #11/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | -5.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 50% #2/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | -30 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 98% #2/9 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | -1.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 73% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | -2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | -1.5 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that excels in providing confidence-inspiring grip across diverse conditions, including rain, slush, and light snow. While the majority of users praise its quiet operation and ride comfort, a notable minority reports issues with increased road noise over time and a firmer-than-expected ride quality.
Pros
- Exceptional all-weather traction, particularly in wet, cold, and light snow conditions.
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise for most users.
- Strong durability and longevity with minimal tread wear reported by many owners.
- Significant performance improvement over budget or standard OEM tires.
Cons
- Reports of increased road noise or 'growling' as the tire ages.
- Ride quality can feel overly firm or harsh on certain vehicle suspensions.
- Some users noted a decline in wet-weather performance as the tire reaches the end of its life.
- Higher price point compared to competitors.
Observations
- Users with 103 XL load-rated tires reported a harsher, 'droning' ride, suggesting potential incompatibility with specific suspension setups.
- Drivers of larger SUVs (e.g., Audi Q3, Lexus RX) frequently report significant improvements in handling and noise reduction compared to factory-fitted tires.
- Some users noted a slight increase in fuel consumption immediately following installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Continental
80
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate SUV if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 85 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 94 vs 83 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 84 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 89 vs 81 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
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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.