Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests

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    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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Michelin Pilot Sport 4's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSMichelin Pilot Sport 4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeAll SeasonSummer
    Tests used422
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.24.9
    Latest test20252022
    Tire Lab Score95.394

    Tire Lab Score

    95.3
    Excellent · All Season
    94
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSMichelin Pilot Sport 4Winner
    💧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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