Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 26 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Michelin Pilot Sport 4's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 231 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.2 241 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 32 | No data | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.3 71 | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
❄️ Snow: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🧊 Ice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.7 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
