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+ — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate+ if snow and dry matter 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+ leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 90% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 85 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 98% | 87% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 96% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 82 |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 97% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 85% | 95% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 86 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 82 |
| Dry | 83 | 88 |
| Wet | 91 | 85 |
| Snow | 67 | 75 |
| Comfort | 89 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 86 |
| Handling | 84 | 73 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | -2.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +8.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 95% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #9/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | -5.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 11% #9/9 · 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +8.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 97% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -0.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 85% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 95% #5/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -9.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #2/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 90% #9/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | +5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #4/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -20 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #3/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | +30 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #5/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #1/7 · 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test | 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | -0.8 | 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+ is widely regarded as a benchmark all-season tire, praised for its exceptional versatility and ability to bridge the gap between summer handling and winter safety. While most users report high levels of confidence in wet, dry, and snowy conditions, a minority of users note a decline in performance as the tread wears down or express dissatisfaction with noise levels and ride harshness on specific vehicle setups.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for the majority of users.
- Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
- Higher price point compared to competitors.
- Some users report a 'spongy' or less precise steering feel during aggressive cornering.
Observations
- Users with heavier diesel vehicles or high-torque setups occasionally report faster tread wear and increased road noise.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) often report improved steering responsiveness and comfort compared to OEM tires.
- Performance on SUVs and 4x4s is frequently cited as a major upgrade over standard summer tires, particularly for winter mountain driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| 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
82
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate+ if snow and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 84 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 89 vs 81 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 67 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 91 vs 85 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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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.