Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus: 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 Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus appear in 5 tests, 1 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
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 Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus still wins on wet, 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 ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.3 | 82 |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 231 | Avg rank 2.8 11 | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.2 241 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 32 | Avg rank 2.5 2 | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.3 71 | Avg rank 4.0 | 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 2.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 3.5 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.
☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.2 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.
❄️ Snow: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.3 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.
🧊 Ice: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.0 for the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus ranks higher on average than the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 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 Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS appears in 4 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
