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Continental ExtremeContact DWS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season — 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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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 | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 98 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 58 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 68 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS | P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 62 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS | Pirelli P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 83 |
| Dry | 93 | 94 |
| Wet | 91 | 96 |
| Snow | 75 | 67 |
| Comfort | 89 | 79 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 89 |
| Handling | 80 | 62 |
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 Pirelli P Zero All Season is generally regarded as a high-performance, comfortable tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions. While many users praise its smooth ride and responsive handling, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and winter capability, particularly in heavier or electric vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet road traction
- High level of ride comfort and noise suppression
- Responsive and secure handling in cornering
- Aesthetically pleasing design for premium vehicles
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear, especially on heavier vehicles
- Poor performance in snow and icy conditions
- Occasional reports of hydroplaning in heavy rain
- Inconsistent longevity compared to treadwear ratings
Observations
- Owners of heavy EVs and performance sedans report significantly faster tread wear than the manufacturer's rating suggests.
- Users note that while the tire is excellent for three-season driving, it is often inadequate for regions with significant snowfall, despite the 'All Season' designation.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS | B · Pirelli P Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 29 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 540 A A | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental
Pirelli
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS — better handling, comfort and snow. Pick the Pirelli P Zero All Season if wet and treadwear matter most to you.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS scores 80 vs 62 on handling.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS scores 89 vs 79 on comfort.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS scores 75 vs 67 on snow.
Pirelli P Zero All Season scores 96 vs 91 on wet.
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.