Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 42
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 36
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The Pilot Sport All Season 4 stopped 4.1% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 if your top priority is the shortest stopping distances and maximum measured grip (especially for emergency braking and strong snow traction). Pick the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS if you want the most complete everyday UHP all-season-better balance in handling, more consistent confidence in the wet, and generally superior road refinement-while still remaining close in outright performance.
Where the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is stronger
- More well-rounded handling balance across conditions; wins dry handling in 3 of 4 shared tests and frequently leads wet handling metrics
- Refinement advantage in key tests: higher subjective noise and comfort scores (e.g., Tire Rack 2026 noise 7 vs 6; comfort 7.5 vs 7.25)
- Wet confidence backed by data and comments; includes a wet braking win in Tire Rack 2026 (39.715 m vs 40.416 m) and strong wet-track composure
Where the Pilot Sport All Season 4 is stronger
- Best-in-comparison dry braking consistency: 4/4 test wins, typically by ~1-3% (and up to ~2.6% in Tire Rack 2024)
- Often class-leading wet braking, including a large margin in AutoView 2025 (24.86 m vs 27.01 m, ~8% shorter)
- Strong objective performance pace (dry cornering grip and wet lap pace lead noted in Tire Rack 2026; also higher dry circle grip 0.90 g vs 0.87 g)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pilot Sport All Season 4 at a glance
| Category | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Gap | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 5 | The Pilot Sport All Season 4 stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 7 |
| Wet10 measurements | 6 | 4 | |
| Snow6 measurements | 1 | The Pilot Sport All Season 4 stopped 7.3% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 5 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort8 measurements | 5 | 3 | |
| Value1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.1/10 | The Pilot Sport All Season 4 by 0.3 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating42 and 36 reviews | 83% | The ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS by 4 points | 79% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 93% | The ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS by 18 points | 75% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 0 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Field | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
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| Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test | P2 of 4 | P3 of 4 | |
| 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test | P3 of 5 | P2 of 5 | |
| 2022/23 UHP All Season Tire Test | P2 of 4 | P1 of 4 | |
| 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test | P2 of 9 | P4 of 9 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Not ahead in any category
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 83% from 42 reviews and the Pilot Sport All Season 4 79% from 36. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Gap | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 117 | 1.7% | 115 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 43.39 | = | 43.43 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 47 | 0.3% | 46.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 0.87 | 3.4% | 0.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.7% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 62.1 | 4% | 64.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 115 | 4.1% | 111 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 34.36 | = | 34.36 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 2.9% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 29.13 | 2% | 29.71 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 70 | 7.3% | 65 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 6.1 | 4.3% | 5.84 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 81.21 | 2.3% | 78.77 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 43 | 7.4% | 47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 1% | scored | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.9% | scored | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 63.1 | 0.6 dB | 63.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9.75 | 0.6% | 9.69 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 9.1 and the Pilot Sport All Season 4 9.4 out of 10.
| ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Category | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 89 | ||
| 82 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 39 | Comfort | 58 | ||
| 64 | Snow | 68 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Category | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.2 | Road Feedback | 7.9 | ||
| 8.6 | Handling | 8.6 | ||
| 7.1 | Wear | 7.5 | ||
| 8.1 | Comfort | 7.1 | ||
| 7.6 | Snow Grip | 6.6 | ||
| 6.1 | Ice Grip | 5.9 | ||
Owners rate the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 83% from 42 reviews and the Pilot Sport All Season 4 79% from 36. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
- 83%from 42 reviews
- 93%would buy again
- 648,848 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are largely very happy with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, with most praise focused on its standout wet grip and strong dry grip, backed up by confidence-inspiring handling. Comfort is another consistent highlight, and many also find it relatively quiet for a performance all-season. The main debate is longevity: tread life feedback is split almost down the middle, while a smaller but notable group (under one in ten) report soft-feeling sidewalls and a slight hit to fuel economy.
- Exceptional wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Strong dry grip
- Engaging dry handling and stability
- Refined, comfortable ride
- Tread life is inconsistent; some report quicker wear than expected
- Soft or flexible sidewalls can reduce feedback
- Can increase fuel consumption / rolling resistance
Summarised by AI from 38 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 42 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS reviewsSharp handling, quiet, and comfortable. Develop flat spots after parking for a few days, gone after 10 mintues of driving.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- 79%from 36 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 319,243 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 highly overall, with strongest agreement around its sporty dry and wet performance for an all-season tire. Around two in five owners specifically praise dry grip and handling, and a similar share highlight confident wet grip that stays close to its dry feel. The main drawback is noise, with around three in ten owners complaining it can be noticeably loud on certain roads or speeds. Views on steering feel, snow ability and tread life are more mixed, and several owners note it is not a substitute for a proper winter tire on ice or deep snow.
- Strong dry grip for an all-season
- Confident dry handling with a sporty feel
- High wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Aquaplaning resistance in standing water
- Noticeable road noise, sometimes very loud
- Steering feel not as sharp as a true summer tire
- Tread life can be disappointing for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 33 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 36 Pilot Sport All Season 4 reviewsExcellent dry and wet grip. Snow is ok for the tire it is, but you should not depend on this tire to get you there once any measurable snow is on the ground. Road noise is ok and wear is pretty good. I don't make it to the 50k warranty, but it is nice that they discount my next set when I don't. This is my second set of AS4's. I MIGHT look at the DWS 6 next time just because of the better snow traction, but overall I am very happy with these tires.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 | Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ |
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Continental's ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and Michelin's Pilot Sport All Season 4 sit at the sharp end of the ultra-high-performance all-season category: tires designed to feel sporty in the dry, remain trustworthy in heavy rain, and still offer enough cold-weather capability to cover shoulder-season and light-winter use (within the limits of the all-season class). Both are frequent “default picks” for drivers who want one set of tires that won't ruin a fun chassis.
Across four shared professional tests in multiple sizes (225/45R18 through 245/40R19 and 235/40R19), the pattern is clear: the Michelin tends to lead the hard, objective stopping metrics-especially dry braking (4/4 test wins) and often wet braking-while the Continental repeatedly scores better for balance, drivability, and refinement, and it frequently matches or beats the Michelin in lap-style handling results. The result is a classic trade: measured emergency-stop performance versus a calmer, more confidence-inspiring day-to-day performance envelope.
Conclusion
If your priority is maximizing measurable grip and minimizing stopping distances, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the more specialized “numbers-first” choice. It won dry braking in every shared test (e.g., 33.437 m vs 33.772 m in Tire Rack 2026; 34.44 m vs 35.36 m in Tire Rack 2024) and also delivered standout wet braking in multiple tests (notably 24.86 m vs 27.01 m in AutoView 2025). It also tends to bring strong snow longitudinal performance (snow braking and traction wins in the 2022/23 dataset), making it appealing for drivers who value emergency-stop safety and straight-line winter bite.
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is the better all-rounder for most mixed real-world driving, because it more consistently pairs strong pace with better manners and a more usable balance. It repeatedly edges the Michelin in handling-style results (dry handling wins in 3/4 tests; wet handling wins in 2/3 where reported) and, crucially, it's often rated more pleasant to live with-especially for noise and overall road feel (e.g., Tire Rack 2026 subjective noise 7 vs 6, comfort 7.5 vs 7.25). Even when it doesn't top the braking charts, it stays close enough in dry stopping to avoid feeling “off pace,” while offering a more composed, confidence-building experience.
Practical takeaway: choose the Michelin if you're chasing the shortest stops and top-end objective grip and you can tolerate a higher noise floor and less satisfying limit behavior; choose the Continental if you want a consistently quick tire that feels better every day-quieter, more balanced, and easier to place-without giving up meaningful performance in the wet and dry.
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pilot Sport All Season 4: your questions
Is the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 the better tire?
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 9.1 and the Pilot Sport All Season 4 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or the Pilot Sport All Season 4?
The ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS led 6 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Pilot Sport All Season 4 led 7 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Pilot Sport All Season 4 led 5 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.3% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.1/10 for the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS and 7.1/10 for the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 83% from 42 reviews and the Pilot Sport All Season 4 79% from 36. 93% of ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS owners would buy it again, against 75% for the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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