Tests 76 · 1 test Owners 50 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin Primacy Tour A/S vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 76–61
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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)
“Continental ContiProContact vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus? I bought a set of OEM wheels off an 11th gen for my 10th gen. I intended on running with the tires on them now for a while, but I found a tear in the sidewall on the inside of the wheel. Upon inspection I don’t think it’s safe to use, so I may replace 2 tires for the time being if I stuck with the same tires on it now (the ContiProContacts). However - years ago I considered the DWS 06 for my old 10th gen, and the guy at the shop told me it would be a rougher ride than the ContiProContacts, so I had went with those again. My current 10th gen has them also, and they are very due for replacement. I got the wheels because I want to go from 17x7 to 18x8. My car is also lowered with Eibach Sportline springs, so I already feel more bumps than you normally would. The ContiProContacts have been pretty good to me but are the DWS 06 better? I’d love better grip and handling but if it’s an even bumper ride then I’m not sure. Also I’m not sure if these tires will handle a little differently in terms of the ride anyway because of the difference in tire size that I’m used to now vs the new wheels. Also I know people love to recommend the Michelin Pilots, but I’m on a bit more of a budget and all the ratings I’ve read suggest the DWS 06 might be a budget version of the Pilots.”
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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72
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +779Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) 81 75 Reviews found online 59 85 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 99% Dry Circle (% of best) 100% 97% -
69
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1180Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) 78 74 Reviews found online 55 87 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
56
Snow
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2076Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) 64 80 Reviews found online 45 71 Snow Braking (% of best) 79% 92% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 98% -
62
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1577Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 55 81 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online – 78 -
48
Treadwear
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1967Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 35 69 -
55
Handling
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2580Why this score
Source Primacy Tour A/S ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 55 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy Tour A/S | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 76 |
| Dry | 72 | 79 |
| Wet | 69 | 80 |
| Snow | 56 | 76 |
| Comfort | 62 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 48 | 67 |
| Handling | 55 | 80 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Primacy Tour A/S
76
/ 100
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy Tour A/S | ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 99% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Circle | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 67% #3/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −32.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 33% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 79% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 92% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −12.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #2/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 94% #2/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 98% #3/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | +10.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 88% #3/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | −8.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Road Score | Subj | 85% #2/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 94% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | −9.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 97% #4/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #2/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 99% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy Tour A/S
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort
- Quiet operation on smooth road surfaces
- Predictable handling characteristics for daily commuting
Cons
- Poor traction and braking performance in wet or cold conditions
- Noticeable understeer during cornering
- Premature tread wear and short service life
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
Tire A
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Community opinion on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers frequently praising its superior ride comfort, reduced road noise, and enhanced wet/light snow traction compared to factory summer or stock all-season tires. Many users highlight it as a top-tier, cost-effective alternative to competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, though a few note occasional considerations regarding tread wear or high-speed noise.
r/TeslaModel3
·1 upvote ·2024-03-23
“I'm late to the game on this. My Michelin Primacy MXM OEM tires badly need replacing at 14k. I did rotate but don't drive that much, only by chance did I notice my fronts were very close to being bald. Now looking for something that will be durable and kind of jealous hearing ppl saying the only got 28k! Updated because I'm buying Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and reading the reviews and watching the tire review channel they seem to be stellar tires. I forgot I did rotate when I had Tesla come out to fix my wifi card.”
r/FiestaST
·38 upvotes ·2024-03-23
“2019 FiST (US) on Turbomac's(Asphalt black) 17s with 215/45 Continental extreme contact DWS 06 plus. Stock suspension”
r/accord
·39 upvotes ·2026-08-24
“2.0T + Cont Extremecontact = win Replaced my stock tires at just shy of 35k miles with Continental Extremecontact DWS06 plus tires....my oh MY what a difference! Even when brand-new, the stock michelin all-seasons would spin out every time I'd try to launch...no longer an issue/these feel like a dream. I feel like I'm driving a completely different car now. Far better corner handling/lane changing as well, and they honestly seem to have less road noise as well. To anyone who feels they don't have enough grip/handling on their 2.0T, these are the answer. Haven't had the chance to test in heavy rain yet (or snow come winter), but I'm sure they'll handle well. 10/10 after about a hundred miles or so (likely not even "broken in" yet) Read more”
Top themes
#Ride Comfort and Noise#Wet and Snow Traction#Michelin Comparison#Tread Wear and Longevity#Handling and Steering Feel#Value and Pricing
Based on 45 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy Tour A/S | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 120 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 22″ | 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?
61
/ 100
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
76
/ 100
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better handling, snow and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 76 vs 56 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 67 vs 48 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 77 vs 62 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.