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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue — 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.

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Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

Summer Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue tread pattern
Objective (60%)
74/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
76/100
189 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
79
Snow
88
Comfort
93
Noise
73
Treadwear
80
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better dry, noise and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if snow 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 15
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
95
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
80
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Professional tests (TWG score) 96 73
Tire Rack owners 93 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 86
America's Tire owners 96 –
Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 93%
Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 100%

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 12
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
79
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Professional tests (TWG score) 91 76
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 91 71
America's Tire owners 94 –
Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 95%
Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 96%

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 Blue leads by 28
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
60
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
88
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Professional tests (TWG score) 51 –
Tire Rack owners 75 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 Blue leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
91
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
93
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 100
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 82 77
America's Tire owners 94 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 15
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
88
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
73
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 62
America's Tire owners 92 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 5
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
80
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 68 87
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS leads by 14
A — Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
85
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
71
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato P7 Blue
Tyre Reviews owners 85 71
America's Tire owners 95 –

Scores at a glance

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Relative Score 86 80
Dry 95 80
Wet 91 79
Snow 60 88
Comfort 91 93
Noise 88 73
Treadwear 85 80
Handling 85 71

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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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 93% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test +6.2 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #3/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 100% #9/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test -1 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 99% #10/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test +0.4 Different tests
Price Other 100% #7/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 100% #10/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 50% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 25% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +25 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 95% #5/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test -5 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #2/7 · 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test 95% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test +4.7 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #1/4 · 2022/23 UHP All Season Tyre Test 96% #3/14 · 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.

Tire A Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue is widely regarded as a high-efficiency touring tire that excels in tread longevity and fuel economy. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and comfort, the consensus is polarized regarding its wet-weather capabilities and noise levels, with a significant number of reports citing increased road noise and diminished wet traction as the tires wear.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability for high-mileage commuters.
  • Noticeable improvements in fuel efficiency and rolling resistance.
  • Strong dry-weather handling and stability for daily driving.
  • Comfortable ride quality on various road surfaces.

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears.
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance, with some users reporting hydroplaning or loss of grip.
  • Susceptibility to sidewall damage and bulges from road hazards like potholes.
  • Occasional balancing issues and difficulty maintaining roundness.

Observations

  • Users with electric vehicles (e.g., Nissan Leaf) appreciate the low noise and efficiency, though the high torque can accelerate wear.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented sedans (e.g., Audi S4, BMW) often find the tire lacks the sharp steering response and cornering grip of dedicated UHP tires.
  • Run-flat variants are frequently noted for being harsher and noisier than standard versions, though some users find them smoother than competing OEM run-flats.
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

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
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

Pirelli

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better dry, noise and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue scores 88 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 95 vs 80 on dry.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 88 vs 73 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 85 vs 71 on handling.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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.