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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — Compared (September 2026)
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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
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 93 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 87 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 50 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 67 |
Noise
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 70 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Michelin 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 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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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 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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | 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 | — |
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.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 95 vs 83 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 96 vs 84 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 74 vs 67 on snow.
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.