Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 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 All Season 4 appear in 9 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used45
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.22.9
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score95.389.5

    Tire Lab Score

    95.3
    Excellent · All Season
    89.5
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.5
    231
    Avg rank 2.7
    322
    Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.2
    241
    Avg rank 2.5
    342
    Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.3
    32
    Avg rank 3.2
    342
    Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.3
    71
    Avg rank 3.5
    421
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    No data
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

    Tests used in this comparison

    💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.5 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.2 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 3.3 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.

    🧊 Ice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.0 for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.5 for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4.

    📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 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 All Season 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

    The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 ranks higher on average than the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 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 All Season 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 All Season 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 in 5, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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