Premium UHP All Season Tire Comparison Michelin PilotSport AS3+ VS Continental Extremecontact DWS06+
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- This week I have a premium, ultra high performance, all season tire comparison!
I'm comparing the Michelin PilotSport AS3+ and the Continental Extremecontact DWS06+. Although they don't look like it at all, each tire has similar design features. This all season tire comparison will also help drivers of: Audi A4, Mercedes C & E Class, BMW, Acura, Cadillac, Volkswagen GTI & GLI. What a lot of people don't realize is, these tires are available in sizes that fit most crossovers like the Audi Q5, and Acura MDX too. Let me know what you think of the UHP All Season Tires and we may talk about a few more soon!
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That's one hell of a thorough good review!
You have a very good understanding of tires on many different levels very important information if people pay attention... It's funny most people don't know shit they just put air in them 🤷🏼
Thanks!
Hell yea and his accent is pretty cool 🐨
BTW I got the DWS06 tires on my mustang. Where I live it rains, gets hot and snows not much but an all season tire is better for me. I hope these tires last. They weren't cheap and I went from Hankook to contenintel.
One of the best tire reviews I’ve seen! Plus, I used to live in Blacksburg, and it’s nice to see a great CZcams channel from my old stomping ground.
Hard to believe that different compounds are use on the same tire
The DWS06 Plus are phenomenal tires. Have run them on my BMW X5 M-sport, 135i M-sport, and Acura RDX A-Spec.
Just ordered them for my X5 M Sport !
I run on my G30. Super quiet and great grip.
I just ordered some for mine can't wait to install them @@wordtruth6116
This is the BEST drop of tire knowledge I’ve ever seen. Didn’t sound regurgitated. This place knows what they’re doing.
Thanks for watching!
I grew up in a tire shop - this is the best tire channel on the internet IMO. You rock dude! Thanks!
THIS is a tire review and it exceeded my expectations. I researched theses same two tires for installation on my A-R Stelvio Ti Sport, the nod to the DWS-06+ because it does outperform the Mich by a 'skoshe' in several comparisom tests. Thanks for your tire education. 👍👍
They’re really good I purchased and installed yesterday. I can tell how good they are. In fact I’m enjoying driving around town lol
Awesome review and very informative! I've got a 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon that currently has the DWS06 (not the plus) and am going to upgrade to the DWS06+ next week. I've really liked these tires and only now that the tread is basically gone have I been able to get the car sideways in the turns. They have great grip! I found out the DWS06+ exists and figured it was an upgrade to the ones I have now, looks like I was right! I'm looking forward to trying them out next week!
Oddly I just drove our family van (2020 chrysler pacifica hybrid with 12k miles on the stock all-season tires) in the rain on the way home and found myself hydroplaning a LOT. Very unsettling feeling. Seriously I've never hydroplaned that much in my life and I've been driving for 23 years! Really surprised me as we've had the van for a year now and I thought I'd driven through more wet weather. This is only hours after my Wife and I have decided to sell it and go back to using our WRX as our main vehicle. Nothing beats a good tire, especially when it's on a good vehicle!
You are correct.
You explained the differences between these two tire brands very well. These are the two different tires I was looking at for my Accord v6 coupe and you really helped me decide. Thanks, awesome video!
Glad I could help!
You don't need much of a tire for Honda Accord, Zzzzz...
@@del7i540 accord v6 coupes can easily beat a mustang v6. Ultimate sleeper cars. I am a lucky owner of one myself.
Awesome video! I just bought my Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus after watching your video. I bought the 255/30 R22 for my 2016 Platinum CT6 AWD Cadillac
Thank you. One of the best tire reviews I have seen comparing two good tire companies.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Subscribed partially just because you take the time to answer questions in the comments. I don't have any myself but I really appreciate that you're helping others.
Thanks for the sub!
Great review! Very helpful! The DWS06 have been my main tire on the multiple vehicles. I will be purchasing the DWS06+ as my new go to tire now.
Right on!
Does the black color on your DWS06+ fade to a light dusty grey? They mention in this video that these Michelins stay black over time.
@@asusb7577Use tire foam once every six months and they will keep looking like new
Just put the Continental DWS 06+ on my 2018 Accord 2.0T Touring. Have always loved the DWS range.
I really appreciate your informed articulation of the features and abilities of the tires. You helped me decide which I will purchase. If I were near your store I would buy them from you! Thanks for making the videos!
Glad I could help!
I have thoroughly enjoyed myself watching your videos. You are a great teacher and I have just become a subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Just subscribed. Very informative. I had the Continental DWS when I got my 2003 Subaru WRX a decade ago (still going strong at 216K miles) and you've convinced me to go back to them again after using Mastercraft, Cooper, and Bridgestone Potenza along the way.
Right on!
Great review of these two tires! I'd love to see your thoughts on the new Michelin PilotSport AS4 vs the Conti.
I just did an AS4 video. Go check it out.
This was a GREAT video! Very informative on the two tires I was looking at since you can't get the Michelin AS4 anymore. I'm going to put another set of the DWS06+ on my BMW X6. You can't beat the price imo.
I have the Continentals DWS06+ on my C7 corvette and I like them. They are wearing evenly and they handled good recently on the track too-had them up to 150 mph
Does the black color on your DWS06+ fade to a light dusty grey? They mention in this video that these Michelins stay black over time.
I have a 6th gen zl1 I'm thinking on the continental tire...do you actually recommend them?
Thank you for the comparison. It helped me decide on the continental DWS 06 Pluses for the VW. So far they have been a great feeling tire to drive on. Glad I did my research. I needed something better that the factory Pirellis which just have flat after flat after flat. Between two VW with the same Pirellis, they just did not inspire confidence. These continental however, really add what was missing. It’s no wonder why my VW dealership sell so many of these. Thank you for the overview, it helped!
Thanks for the review as there was very little on the new Continental DWS 06 Plus. I recently replaced Pirelli Run Flat P7 Cinturato AS with Continental PureContact LS but found these to be way to soft and not sporty enough. Coming from a Run Flat I did expect an improved ride, but the Touring Tire didn’t feel right. I have a set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus on order and will have these installed this week. Thank you again. Now following your channel and find your insights very informative.
Nice. Thanks for the feedback!
Let us know how they ride after installation...I'm thinking to get them in near future 👍
I would give thumbs up on the DWS06 plus. I can’t speak to the original DWS or DWS06. A friend advised me on flat spots with the DWS06 on his 911. I have not experienced any flat spots with the DWS06 Plus, but again his 911 sits in the garage weeks at a time.
It’s now been several weeks on the Continental DWS06 Plus. The tire has completely transformed the BMW 4 series. Better road feel, extremely quiet , and an overall better driving experience. Drove through a spring downpour on the highway with total confidence. Much improved over the Pirelli OEM.
I have had this BMW for several years running the OEM Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat, the Continental is a vast improvement.
I will be putting the the DWS06 Plus on the BMW F10 535 MSport and the BMW F15 X5 MSport when the RF tires need replacing. As a side note, the cars run dedicated winter tires, Pirelli Sottozero 3 on the 4series and 5 series. Scorpion Winter on the X5. All the winter tires are RF. I actually prefer the ride of the RF softer winter compound over the Goodyear RF Eagle LS-2 on the 535 and the Pirelli Scorpion RF.
@@vmax0909 if you run a dedicated winter tire, you might want to also check out the ExtremeContact Sport summer tire.
Hell this was such in depth review from an educational standpoint that it clearly helped in my making a decision which all season to go with currently. this type of vid will boost sales waaay more than any add these manufacturers put out on the idiot tube. Great vid! Best out there!
Was doing some tire research and stumbled upon this video. Lots of great info here. I graduated form Tech in 2014 and remember campus auto, go Hokies!
Awesome. Go Hokies!
One of the best tires review.. great job and thanks for the effort !
Glad you liked it!
Excellent objective, unbiased review. Great job!
Another great video with lots of useful info and tight edits. The only thing I'd like to see are more closeup beauty shots of the sidewalls, so we can compare their graphics.
Fantastic! So thorough yet understandable. Just subscribed!
Damn, one best and in depth reviews I've seen on You Tube about - anything..
Great video! Very informative and helpful as I've been considering both of these to put on my S2000, since I can't seem to find all-weather Bridgestone Potenzas available. I would also be curious to hear your opinion on the Kumho Ecsta PA51 tires. I've heard they've improved a lot in recent years, and wondering if they may have jumped a class into competition with these tires.
Excellent review, great detail on the features of each tire.
Glad you liked it
Amazing details. Never paid more attention to learning about tires like this. Excellent presentation. I have some Conti's atm but was always a more of Michelin guy. I choose what the data says and all things equal what gives a better cabin presence and in this case the Contis are it. Thanks for the vid!
Very informative video! I ended up going with the Continental, I had the Pirelli P Zero Nero all season and I can’t wait to see how these compare, it’s for a 2014 C350 Sport
Thank you! I’m comparing those two right now and the video was very helpful. I’m going to go with the Continentals.
Great video. So much information about the tire tech. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
Continental really has put alot of technology in their tires and can't beat the pricing. I have a set of these Continentals on my 2015 Jetta and love them! They wear so well too. How about a review on the Mud Hog M/T's???
I need to look at that Mud Hog. I have never seen one.
Great review! Nice job Matt
Glad you think so!
Awesome review brother, thanks!!
This was so informative, thank you. I have some used ControlContacts that I bought and they are riding so rough. Mfg in 2017, I think it's time to get rid of them. Seattle freeways are terrible I hope these soften the ride a little.
Great review Matt. Well I finally up graded my tires to the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT. Man was I impressed when I finally was able to see the actual tire. Just got them installed a couple of days ago. Nice and quiet on dry pavement. Had to drive down a dirt road full of sugar sand today and loved the fact That they kept digging and didn't slow my speed like the OEM tires did. Thanks for the advice about which tire to get for my GMC 3500 HD 4X4.
Glad I could help!
But this video focused on Michelin and Continental. Why are you mentioning Cooper?
Excellent review!! Thank you
My pleasure!
I’ve been trying to decide which tires to put on my ‘09 G37x sedan for an upgrade from my current masterclass tires that came with the car when I bought it. I’m a spirited driver at times with I’d say 75-80% highway driving in New England. Leaning toward the continentals. Thanks for the detailed description! Great explanation
Great content. Very informative and to the point.
Thanks!
Awesome review sir, thank you!
awesome video...ordered a set of dws 6+.... love those sipes!
Right on!
Extremely helpful video, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Nice insightful tire review. Useful facts and info.
very very informative as I have been researching these two tires. Currently running Pirelli Pzero Nero and need to change em.
Glad I could help
@@CampusautoCo yea I got the Michelin PS AS4 yesterday. Feeling good.
I just purchased these for my c6 corvette after this review I feel happy with my decision
Awesome!
Had the pilot sport on my wrx but gonna try the continentals now. Good review and go Hokies
How do they compare in terms of cornering/handling? I have a 2011 STI Sedan needs new tires by tomorrow
@@thatgvb I actually got the newer pilot sport all season 4 lol. Bit softer than the AS3+, but still handles great
Great video! I went with the dws06+ for one the longer lifespan and two they were available a day earlier and need tires asap.
Good choice!
How are you liking them?
@@ayerod904 so far they are really nice. car feels planted and grippy.
Did you notice any loose in MPG when you switch to DWS06 +...are they comfy to ride?
Amazing overview of the tires
Great Review I Love My Continental DWS 06 They're Great In The Boston Winter Months But Also Great In The Warmer April Weather Amazing Tires
Glad you like them!
Bought continental n Can’t wait to install them tomorrow when they arrive 😊 feeling like a kid again ahhhh n thanks for the review now I feel I made the right choice for my Honda accord sport.
This is the best explanation of a tires build quality and it's purpose I have ever seen or heard. Great job. I need tires for my 2015 Mustang GT. Spirited driving in the Spring, Summer and Fall. In the garage for the Winter or even wet or semi wet roads. Does Continental have a tire better suited for this in this price range and still good wear mileage? Thanks again.
There dwso6 plus are great tires, got them recently put on my S5 and they ride smooth, less noisy then my previous set of rubbers(Pirelli p zeros).
Nice
I had these on my S4 and I agree they were amazing. Never had any problems in snow driving, even in heavy snow.
Great review. I do things a little backwards and purchased the tires first :-) Went with the continentals.
Thanks I really needed this great review. About to buy new tires for my 2017 Volvo S90 with 20 inch tires. Its alot of money to buy 4 new tires so I'm trying to decide between these 20 tires
Get the Continental.
Such a good review 🙏
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Awesome review. Thanks
I had the AS3+ on my last mustang. They are great in the summer, but leave something to be desired in the winter. They are, of course, not going to compare to a dedicated set of winter tires. I had a friend who had them on his Gen IV Viper as well and they did great in the summer. From what I hear, the Contis tend to be better in the winter, but a little less sticky in the summer. I plan on getting a set of Michelins on my Hellcat as the stock Pirellis are not great.
Put the AS3+ on the E39 M we bought new. It was a great car on every other tire. Immediately regretted them and couldn’t wait to wear them out.
Great review, the problem i most come across is that folks want to drive in the winter likes it's an 80 degree summer morning....you have to drive to the conditions....
I owned a couple sets of the Michelin on my mk6 gli great tire . But I was always curious to see the general G-MAX AS 05 comparison. Great review👍 seems continental is putting out some great tires never owed a set.
Right on!
I've had the Gmax AS 05's on my infiniti for the last 6vmonths and I like them ok. A little louder than some others, but really good dry grip. I will however say that wet grip is lacking for my taste. I am switching to the DWS 06 plus.
The new Conti’s are smooth and they grip. I like them on my 500 horsepower Chevy.
Excellent review
Thank you! Cheers!
Which of these two ride quieter? I'm trying to decide between these two exact models so fantastic vid, thanks.
Thanks for all the information
Awesome info, brother.. i picked the dswo6 plus over the mich as3 not so much because of price, but i have heard of fast tread wear on the as3s. These dsw06s should be awesome for winter..
Good choice!
very helpful, as we can do research on tire rack, the dealers dont want to take time explain difference, just sell whats in stock.
I agree. That's one of the things I would like to accomplish with this channel.
Damn good review! You are in the right business.
GReat Review.
Out of these 2 tires - which on would you say would work better on Gravel & Dirt roads?
Thinking about getting the Michelin PilotSport AS3 on my 2017 Chevrolet Impala as the car seem to have a lot of power on the front wheels.
Seriously one of the most engaging and well done tire video I've ever seen. Wow, props guys!
But got a serious question for a comparison. Driving my Mazda3 pretty hard as a daily "full stage 2 mods minus force induction" currently on Purecontact LS and it works well and living in PA I do get snow....would jumping to the DSW06+ be a worthy upgrade for performance without sacrificing much on the snow/wet handling we get in the northeast?
Respectfully,
Joe
You might lose a little in the snow but what you gain in performance will more than make up for it.
@@CampusautoCo The insight is well taken, thanks for replying back. You guys are knocking out those info vids. Hope business keeps going well!
Thank you for watching!
My Mustang GT came with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and they were fabulous ...
They lasted 15K miles and changed them out for Michelin All season tires and drove them for 20K miles (and one track day where it was not too hot)and was happy with the tires, but would not buy them again because I could feel a slight shift with tighter cornering at speed. Once you are spoiled with the Pilot Sport 4S tires ... its hard for any all season to live up to that billing.
I lived in Northern Ontario Canada and had the all season michelin tires and they worked out well, but not to where I would expect them to be.
I now live in the north east of the U.S. and need an all season tires and decided to try out the new Continentals and used a 35 side wall and upped the width by 10mm. I had them installed this week and am totally impressed with less road noise, better handling, braking, tight cornering (tires are lighter) and a higher overall driver confidence and reliable performance along with the price difference, the decision was that much easier.
great explanation, thanks!
He really knows his stuff
Great review! You mentioned the rim protection on the Michelins. How do the conti's compare in that regard? I have 225 40 19 Pirellis on an Alfa Romeo Giulia & have suffered some road rash on the wheels.
I have the DWS06 on the rear of a E350, there is no sidewall protection. Because, I run 265/30 18 on the rear, the tires are wide enough to provide some protection espectially since they are the softer of the two DWS06 & DWS06+
My suggestion, be careful not to hit curbs if you want to protect your rims. Parking on a side street is no issue but turning due to speed, you can nick your rims. I'm assuming at speed, the tires stand up more. They wear very evenly, to the point where I've driven 20k miles and theres only a .5mm varience from the inner at 5mm, middle 5.5mm, outside 5.5mm. I have a staggered setup so you should get more life out of a square setup.
Great video, thanks dude - went with the DWS06+ for my 2017 GTI today. The previous owner had PSAS3+ on them when I got the car. This is my first tire change and curious to see/hear/feel the difference between the two.
Right on!
How do you find the difference?
Just ordered some DWS06+ myself, great tire... can't wait to test it.
@@PartyChicken407 Results are great. I've loved the Continentals since switching over. I sized up from OEM and have no complaints
Just finished my continentals, new set of Michelins today!
C300.
Excellent review, thanks alot. Would really be interested in hearing your opinion on the best tire or tires for the dodge charger Hellcat, 203 MPH beast, in a Northern climate. Great video 👍👍
Just ordered the conti… hope they hold up for the warranty miles 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Michelin: more expensive, more road noise, but stronger sidewall
Conti: cheaper, less road noise and softer ride, but the weak sidewall may lead to handling weakness.
I chose the contis
Thoughts 1 year later?
Have owned both on a Lexus IS350 F Sport and Infiniti G35. The real difference was ride quality and noise level. On both, the DWS exceeded the AS3+. The number of complaints for the AS has resulted on the tire being pulled according to a couple tire shops I spoke with.. Got about 15K miles out of both, both were equally effective in rain, snow, braking and dry traction.
The Michelins sounded and road like we were in a Jeep or off road SUV. On the car forums, the AS3 had a lot of noise issues.
Thanks for sharing
Completely agree. AS I said in another comment and have warned people for years, the AS3 and AS3+ are way too harsh and unrefined for most cars I see them on. We've had the Pilot Sport All Season, the All Season Plus, and now the AllSeason 3 on the same E39M5 we bought new, and the 3 rides like a RunFlat and now sounds like a cement truck. We are throwing them away with lots of depth left. I think the AS3+ had the same issue but the 4 is slightly better. Then again I've had the same issue with the DWS and DWS06 on other cars as have others, so I'm reluctant to switch to that one on the M5. WIll likely go with a different tire than these two since they both lack the refinement these kinds of cars want for. Thanks for confirming what I'd seen saying and seeing too.
I have the AS3+ on my factory 19" wheels for my G37 and they do ride rough and are noisy. My cheap Lexani LX-Twenty tires on my aftermarket 20" wheels ride much better and are quiet compared to them although dont handle quite as well but I contribute that more to the weight and size difference of my aftermarket wheels.
The Michelins are loud compared to the Continentals. The older DWS06 has softer sidewalls and I blew two of them on potholes so I switched to the Michelin AS3+. They handle better but I'm disappointed with the noise they make on the highway. I'll probably go back to the Conti's when they're done. The DWS06 Plus supposedly stiffer sidewall than the DWS06.
EXCELLENT VIDEO, thank you.
Very well explained. Great job
I was wondering which tires from these two would be better for BMW x5. ?
Front 275 40 R 20
Rear 315 35 R 20
Please suggest
Thanks
Great reviews.. Can you do an "all-weather" tire comparison? CrossClimate2 vs Firestone vs Hankook vs Nokian vs Goodyear.
I did. It's in another video. Go check it out!
Avoid the Vredestein. Ruined the E90 Xi we put them on. I've dug into that plus 3 of these and the Nokian is the only one I've put on a couple cars. Just put CC2 on a 2015 CX5 and about to try the Firestones on a E92 Xi and will report back.
I just put the dws 06 plus on my car. After driving around for 2 days, I notice they are quiet and comfortable. When you need them to be sporty on the corners, they deliver. Quite happy with them but i haven't tried the michelins so i got nothing to compare it to.
Thanks for the feedback. You be happy with the Conti.
How sporty would you say they are?
@@Phuong_Nguyen_ I've never driven with PS4's so I can't compare these with them. However in my opinion, they are as sporty as you'll ever need them for the street / canyon carving. For the track, probably not good enough. I love them. They are the upgrade I've done.
@@pcho8022 cool. I think I will get them next. And it’s awesome that they are all season and can handle light snow and freezing temperatures
@@Phuong_Nguyen_ They aren't super expensive too. I think I paid like $1300 for a set of 4. 235 35 R19. Similar set of PS4 would be like $2000 (Canadian prices). You're gonna love them.
Ive had the Michelins on multiple cars and thought they were great but the new AS4 is so hard to get ahold of so my next sets gonna be the DWS06
Great review! I replaced a set of Goodyear with Continental Control Contact Sport on my Jaguar. The road noise is a bit much for my RWD. Would the Extreme Contact be better?
I am wanting to replace the OEM's (Kumho Solus 7 XC) on 2018 Optima SX turbo, 40,000 miles on them. I came to see this video on the Continental dws06 per TireRack, just to see if I need to cancel my install appt. I was at toss up on these or the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Plus all seasonal. Basically came down to pricing of the Continental vs Michelin. Based on your detailed review of the Continental, keeping appointment at VATire (NoVA), just wish your shop wasn't so far south, would have purchase there.
Thanks for the consideration. You made a good choice.
Great review, would these work well with a 2014 MX5 Miata or are there better choices?
Thanks for the comparison, think I’ll go with the continentals.
Good choice!
Thanks for this review. Much appreciated. I currently have OEM Michelin Premier LTXs on RX. What is your opinion of the Michelin versus Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred All Season? TIA.
Go Michelin. You could also go Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready.
Wow that's a great review which taught me much! I am sure I will get one, then the other & decide winner.
Q: What size would you suggest for my 2018 C7 Z06? And do I have to stagger them or can I do 18's on F & B?
Also, are these non runflats?
Continental on the BMW is a no brainer - e90 3 series loves 'em, especially sport suspension, stick corners all day long at a good clip in the mountains
Great detail, thanks. Living in Ireland we often get 4 seasons in one day, rain, dry, cold, warm. I drive a Type R Honda Civic FN2. How would the Continental DWS06 work on this car on roads with twisty bends and are they quiet? Thank's Matt.
I think they would be good if you can get them.
Great video! Lots of information!
What would you recommend for a Porche Macan GTS 245/45/20 front, 295/40/20 rear, I’m a “normal” driver and like to go hard on the gas pedal occasionally ? Thx
Very informative video. I am considering between the PilotSport AS4 and the Continental Extremecontact DWS06+ I have 2010 MB E350 4matic. I live in Cincinnati and drive many miles for work (mostly in the winter.) I am looking for the best highway tire (without sacrificng handling) that will also do well in snow. I know it's hard to find it all in one tire but which of these would be the best for me if price isn't a consideration (not much difference for mine,)
Got the Continentals, very good tires, especially at that price. Good tires over stock Hancooks on my Elantra GT N-Line are a very noticeable change. Just point her where you want to go, and she handles it with no issues. Sad that that car didn't get more production and advertising. At least I got one.
Just got a pair of DWS06+ to replace my Nittos, hopefully they do well!
Nice review 👍🏾. I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra and looking for new all season shoes, which brand would you recommend? Replacing Kumho tires.
Continental Pure Contact or True Contact LS
Not bad. He really knows his stuff!