Tests – · 1 test Owners 72 · 104 reviews
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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 104 + 655 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: ExtremeContact DWS 06 and Pilot Sport A/S 3+ are level at 72.
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 72 · 655 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +175Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 80 79 ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 72.9 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 76
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 78.6 = 75
No road tests of dry for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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79
Wet
Level79Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 77 (est.) Reviews found online 83 82 ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 77.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.5 = 79
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 77 (est.) + 40% × 82.1 = 79
No road tests of wet for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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68
Snow
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +563Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 66 58 ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 65.9 = 68
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 57.9 = 63
No road tests of snow for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
No road tests of snow for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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68
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +365Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 67 63 ExtremeContact DWS 06: 40% × 68.7 (est.) + 60% × 67 = 68
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 62.8 = 65
No road tests of comfort for ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) – Reviews found online 74 – ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 70
No road tests of noise for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Treadwear
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +570Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 70 73 Reviews found online 58 66 Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 67% 73% ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 69.8 + 40% × 58.4 = 65
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 66.1 = 70
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76
Handling (owners)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +670Why this score
Source ExtremeContact DWS 06 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online 76 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
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| Relative Score | 72 | 72 |
| Dry | 76 | 75 |
| Wet | 79 | 79 |
| Snow | 68 | 63 |
| Comfort | 68 | 65 |
| Noise | 70 | – |
| Treadwear | 65 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 70 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
ExtremeContact DWS 06
72
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 67% | 73% | −6.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/19 | #2/19 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ExtremeContact DWS 06
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in light snow and cold weather
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can reduce steering sharpness or cause rollover during heavy track/autocross use
- Tread wear can be faster than expected with aggressive driving or on lower-profile sizes
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or vibration as the tire ages
Tire B Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
- Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
- Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Cons
- Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
- High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
civicx.com
·3 upvotes ·2020-11-18
“The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is what I have on my car, they are quieter and offer a softer ride than the stock Goodyear eagle sport, and are also grippier. Best of both worlds, and it's a decent price.”
clublexus.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by pqn628 I had the OEM Bridgestone Potenza with at least 6/9 thread left on the tires and got rid of them because I didnt like how hard they ride. I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All Season (245/35/19 and 275/35/19) and its a completely different car now. It rides much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestones. I got them at costco for around 950 installed. They are running an instant 70 dollar rebate on 4 Michelin and 1 penny install per tire. Make sure you do a wheel alignment, Costco nationwide does not do alignments for some dumb reason.”
r/GolfGTI
·4 upvotes ·2020-02-14
“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”
Top themes
#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison#Balancing and tire pressure#Comparison to Continental DWS
Based on 47 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
72
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Too close to call: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ are within 2 points overall. Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 is stronger on handling, snow and comfort. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 76 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 68 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 70 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 68 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Which is better in the wet, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06, 68 vs 63 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06, 68 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 70 vs 65 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