Tests – · none yet Owners 85 · 8 reviews
Michelin City Grip 2 vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — 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 0 + 3 road tests and 8 + 6,409 owner reviews. How we score
City Grip 2 leads, 81–79 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 3 tests Owners 82 · 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”
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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81
Dry
City Grip 2 +180Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 76 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 87 88 City Grip 2: 60% × 76.2 (est.) + 40% × 87.3 = 81
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 87.7 = 80
No road tests of dry for City Grip 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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84
Wet
City Grip 2 +282Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 81 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 89 92 City Grip 2: 60% × 81.1 (est.) + 40% × 89.4 = 84
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 91.7 = 82
No road tests of wet for City Grip 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison77Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 80 Reviews found online – 72 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 80.4 + 40% × 72 = 77
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76
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +480Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 79 84 City Grip 2: 40% × 71 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 40% × 74.9 + 60% × 83.6 = 80
No road tests of comfort for City Grip 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison75Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 71 Reviews found online – 80 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 79.7 = 75
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73
Treadwear
City Grip 2 +469Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 78 71 City Grip 2: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.8 = 73
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for City Grip 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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 0.35).
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87
Handling (owners)
City Grip 2 +483Why this score
Source City Grip 2 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 87 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin City Grip 2 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 79 |
| Dry | 81 | 80 |
| Wet | 84 | 82 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 76 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 75 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 87 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
City Grip 2
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A City Grip 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both dry and wet conditions
- Improved confidence and stability when cornering and leaning
- Solid mileage and tread longevity
Cons
- Slightly stiffer construction can reduce impact absorption or comfort on rough roads for certain riders
- Transmits noticeable road feedback and creases
- Requires a brief warm-up period of around 5 minutes to reach maximum stickiness
Tire B 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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Michelin City Grip 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
The community widely praises the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire, often comparing it favorably to Michelin competitors. Users frequently highlight its exceptional wet traction, comfortable and quiet ride quality, and surprising winter capabilities for an all-season tire. While a few note softer sidewalls or minor balancing quirks, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive regarding daily driving performance and value.
“I've had PS4's on my last three cars. Great tires , but they do wear. I've also had two sets of PS4 All Seasons and been less than impressed, overall. After the advice of a significant number of people in various forums, I purchased a set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus, ultra high performance all seasons. These have exceeded all my expectations, and in the wet or dry, are so close to the standard PS4's that I was shocked. I even know of people occasionally tracking with them! Never in my life, prior to this, could I have imagined an "all season tire" ultra, or otherwise possibly being worthwhile, but I am blown away by the performance of these!”
“235s Factory Michelin Pilot Sport PS4s —> 245s Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus Just a quick first impression after changing from stock Summer tires 235/40/18 dimensions to 245/40/18 all season tires. I chose to take a chance and up the tire size/change the compound hoping to not sacrifice too much driving feel. As many are already aware, this 245 tire size is standard for the Morizo Edition*. Overall, I do not regret changing the tire size. Drive 9/10. Looks 10/10. A very small amount of steering feel was lost, but not enough to take away from the experience. If the car was a “track” setup I would stick with stickier performance tires or stock Michelins… but for a daily driver, the Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus tires in the 245/35/18 dimensions suits the GR Corolla MUCH better in my opinion. The drive is smoother just cruising (does not feel as bouncy over bumps) and tire noise is virtually non existent. The slightly larger sidewall also gives a little more peace of mind on crappy NY roads, pot holes etc. (I have had to plug the stock Michelins 4 times in the last 15 months). Will add more impressions later on if I can give more feedback. **Have not confirmed if speedo accuracy improved or got worse**”
“I’m running the Conti ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (say that 3 times fast!) all seasons in MA. Last year was my first winter with them, passed with flying colors and much better than the Pirelli Scorpions on my F15 with the N55 and a light tune. If you’re running summer tires you’ll either want to swap for these for year round or go with a dedicated summer / winter setup. I don’t like going that route as you know we can have mild winter weeks or months in New England and I don’t want to be forced to drive on winter tires for half of the year waiting for winter to come.”
Based on 139 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin City Grip 2 | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 120 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 560 - 740 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Michelin City Grip 2
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Narrow edge: Michelin City Grip 2 — better treadwear. Pick the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS if comfort matters most to you. Michelin City Grip 2 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Michelin City Grip 2 scores 73 vs 69 on treadwear.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 76 on comfort.
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City Grip 2 or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Which is better in the wet, City Grip 2 or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Neither, by our numbers: 84 vs 82 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, City Grip 2 or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 80 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, City Grip 2 or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 76 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, City Grip 2 or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Michelin City Grip 2, 73 vs 69 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