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Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 76–70

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Tire APirelli

Cinturato P7 Blue

Summer

Tests 73 · 5 tests Owners 68 · 34 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (subj. comfort)

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

Best test result: #2 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (subj. wet handling)

“I went with Superspeed RF05RR 19x9.5 ET33 5x114.3 CB73.1. I liked the RF05RR better than the RF06RR many others have gotten. For tires I got 275/45ZR-19 CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS XL. Yes tire selection is limited, but these had good ratings and I am happy. My reason for going to the 19s was increased sidewall. The ride is so much smoother than the OEM 21s. Much quieter than OEM as well. No plans on track days or anything like that, just daily driving, so grip was not a concern. Yes, the clearance is tight, but they fit. Balance weights have to go on the inside, but not an issue. Have not regretted going to 19s.”

Category by category

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

  1. 74

    Dry

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +5
    79
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)7775
    Reviews found online6985
    Dry Braking (% of best)94%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%99%
  2. 69

    Wet

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +11
    80
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)7174
    Reviews found online6787
    Wet Braking (% of best)95%92%
    Wet Handling (% of best)100%99%
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    76
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)–80
    Reviews found online–71
  4. 74

    Comfort

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +3
    77
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)8075
    Reviews found online6581
  5. 71

    Noise

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)7471
    Reviews found online–78
  6. 71

    Treadwear

    Cinturato P7 Blue +4
    67
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)70–
    Reviews found online7169
  7. 64

    Handling

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +16
    80
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Reviews found online6480
Scores at a glance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Cinturato P7 BlueContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Relative Score 70 76
Dry 74 79
Wet 69 80
Snow – 76
Comfort 74 77
Noise 71 74
Treadwear 71 67
Handling 64 80

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Headline score

Cinturato P7 Blue

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.

DisciplineCategoryCinturato P7 BlueExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 94% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −5.1 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #3/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 99% #3/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −0.2 Different tests
Noise Other 100% #4/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 99% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test +0.4 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 25% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 50% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −25.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test +1.4 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 57% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −30.8 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 29% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 97% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −68.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test 92% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test +2.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 99% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test +1.5 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Cinturato P7 Blue

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long mileage
  • Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Strong dry grip and stable handling for touring

Cons

  • Significantly reduced wet grip and tendency to slip in wet conditions as the tire wears
  • Higher-than-desired road noise at certain speeds
  • Prone to sidewall damage or bulges in some instances
All owner themes in the Cinturato P7 Blue review

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
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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

Tire B

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.

r/etron ·6 upvotes ·2026-09-14

“Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus on standard wheel Q4 Prestige Has anybody done something as dumb as I have here? Can you guys share which tires you guys have on your Q4’s? I’ve had the Bridestone Alenza EV tires since I got the car 10 months ago, and I hated the sidewall look, lackluster handling, and their terrible grip in the snow. So I decided to bite the bullet, and get the set of tires I’ve been dying to have on this car since day one. I gotta say, I got the ugliest wheels offered on the q4, but man do the extreme contacts make this car look just a bit more sporty, the tread is aggressive and I don’t hear any increase in tire noise in the cabin which is always fantastic. I drive this car pretty hard and the Bridestone Alenza’s couldn’t hold up to my driving habits. The only downside I’ve encountered was feeling a bit more resistance from the car while cruising since EV tires have low rolling resistance in mind, and I know I will get less range from the tires. But cmon it’s hard not to absolutely love these tires on such a boring looking mom car.”

civic11forum.com ·2 upvotes ·2026-07-01

“I replaced my Goodyear tires with the Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus about a month ago. I live in South Florida so I cannot say how they would handle snow, but they are great for dry and wet traction. Just did a 900 mile road trip and the new tires make my Honda Civic Touring feel like a different car. So much quieter and smoother than before. Tires handled hours of rain at highway speeds beautifully. At one point the highway was covered in so much water that an SUV next to us started hydroplaning and ended crashing into the dividing wall, but we were able to just slow down a little a continue driving. I think they are worth the money. Maybe wait for a good rebate deal from Continental . Good luck!”

r/GRCorolla ·120 upvotes ·2026-05-08

“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**”

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available17120
Rim diameters16″ – 20″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?

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 79 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue scores 71 vs 67 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
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.

76

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