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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 3 + 2 road tests and 6,409 + 7 owner reviews. How we score

ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 76–65

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Tests 75 · 3 tests Owners 79 · 6,409 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (ice braking)

“I ran the dws on my 700whp corvette ZR1 for 5 years . Never a problem and wear really good . I’ve tracked them in the qtr mile and roll racing . They hooked pretty good ls at the track . Had a 1.60 sixty foot on them”

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato AllSeason

All Season

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 64 · 7 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 79

    Dry

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +18
    61
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests7562
    Reviews found online8560

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 84.5 = 79

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 60.2 = 61

  2. 79

    Wet

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests7572
    Reviews found online8773

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 86.6 = 79

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 72.6 = 72

  3. 76

    Snow

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +12
    64
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests8069
    Reviews found online7156

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 70.9 = 76

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.9 = 64

  4. 77

    Comfort

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +9
    68
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests75≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8167

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 77

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 68

    No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 74

    Noise

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +8
    66
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests7166
    Reviews found online78≈ 67 (est.)

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 77.8 = 74

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato AllSeason. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 67

    Treadwear

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +5
    62
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 67 (est.)61
    Reviews found online6965

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 68.6 = 67

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 60.9 + 40% × 64.6 = 62

    No road tests of treadwear for ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 80

    Handling (owners)

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +17
    63
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeason
    Reviews found online8063
Scores at a glance
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSPirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 76 65
Dry 79 61
Wet 79 72
Snow 76 64
Comfort 77 68
Noise 74 66
Treadwear 67 62
Handling (owners) 80 63

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Headline score

ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Cinturato AllSeason

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSCinturato AllSeasonΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 94% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 98% #7/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 94% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 97% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 92% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 89% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 98% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 99% #7/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #3/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test #5/8 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Pros

  • Exceptional wet traction and resistance to hydroplaning
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality that transforms vehicle dynamics
  • Strong dry grip and responsive, predictable cornering capabilities

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear and shorter-than-expected lifespan for some drivers
  • Increased road noise and drone developing as the tires wear down
  • Softer sidewalls can result in slightly delayed initial steering response or a 'squishy' feel
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS review

Tire B Cinturato AllSeason

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
All owner themes in the Cinturato AllSeason review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Positive

The community highly regards the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS as an exceptional ultra-high performance all-season tire, frequently praising its superior wet and light snow traction, comfortable ride, and low road noise. While commonly preferred over competitors like Michelin for its value and everyday compliance, some users note trade-offs such as slightly softer sidewalls, minor steering feel loss, initial tread squirm, and occasional balancing or treadwear concerns. Overall, owners enthusiastically recommend it for daily driving, spirited commuting, and versatile year-round capability across a wide range of vehicles.

corvetteforum.com

“I just put them on my 17 Z06. $1190.00 for the set. Huge difference on cold days with regards to traction. I had these on my Chevy SS Sedan for years and loved them. Only complaint is that if the car sits for a couple of weeks you will notice a slight vibration due to low spot until they even out, at least that's what I encountered on the original DSW's. I also noticed since these are not run flats that the bumps are not as harsh, which hopefully will reduce potential rim cracks. That's the hope but with our MI roads it's a never ending battle! Good luck in your decision!”

mustang6g.com ·2 upvotes ·2024-12-10

“I needed a cold weather solution for my Mach 1 HP with CUP2s so I put Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus tires on a set of the standard Mach 1 wheels and I have been pleasantly surprised by just how capable they are. I usually go Michelin, but decided to try these instead. Amusing amount of grip. Was able to comfortably pull over 1g in straight line braking and in the turns while staying predictable. Kept them on during the summer to see what I thought and although they can't compete with the CUP2s for outright performance, they trump the CUP2s in the rain, and in ride comfort, while providing a staggering amount of performance for an all season alternative. And although they are acceptable, with appropriate driving caution, when a little snow falls and/or when roads ice up a bit, they should not be considered a comprehensive winter tire solution. There are other much better solutions for that like the Bridgestone Blizzak tires.”

swedespeed.com ·2024-10-03

“Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus are THE standard for a reason for high performance all-season tires. They have been the best for years and all other brands are only just now catching up to them. If you don't care as much about performance in dry then yeah the CC2 are a fine choice. Personally I deal with bad winters so I run DWS06 Plus as my summer set and then in the winter I switch to my Vredestein Wintrac Pro XL set on dedicated wheels. I run all-seasons in the summer in case we get some early ice/snow before I've swapped sets but nothing beats dedicated winter tires when you need them. Given, I live on a mountain with steep hills and a dirt road, I regularly deal with snow deep enough to high-center the car. If you don't deal with those conditions you can probably get away with all-seasons okay.”

Top themes
#Wet traction performance#Ride comfort improvement#Light snow capability#Michelin tire comparison#Soft sidewall feel#Road noise levels#Wheel balancing consistency

Based on 138 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1208
Rim diameters16″ – 22″14″ – 19″
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 - 740 A - AA A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better dry, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 79 vs 61 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 76 vs 64 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 77 vs 68 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

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ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Which is better in the wet, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 79 vs 72 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 79 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 76 vs 64 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 74 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 77 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Cinturato AllSeason?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 67 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology