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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 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.

Tire A Continental

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

All Season High Performance tires

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
89/100
4,860 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
91
Snow
67
Comfort
89
Noise
–
Treadwear
85
Handling
84

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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 dry, handling and snow. 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) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 12
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
83
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
95
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 1
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
91
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
92
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 87

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 7
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
67
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
74
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 62 –
Tyre Reviews owners 77 50

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
89
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
91
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 66 67

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
–
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
92

Treadwear

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

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 12
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
84
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
96
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tyre Reviews owners 84 83

Scores at a glance

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Relative Score 84 89
Dry 83 95
Wet 91 92
Snow 67 74
Comfort 89 91
Noise – 92
Treadwear 85 87
Handling 84 96

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

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.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
CategoryAll Season High Performance tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 A - AA A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Michelin

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

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 95 vs 83 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 96 vs 84 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 74 vs 67 on snow.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
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.