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i grew up racing different kinds of 4 wheelers / (atvs’s). I find that it has made drifting in cars as i’ve gotten older seem like second nature - muscle memory.
To be honest only about 2% of the roads around the countries side is covered by snow for which the buyers are looking to purchase these tyres. So wet and dry should take 95% of the segment
I thought it was just me. Even if I'm not looking at tyres currently, it's so good to be educated on the status of the best and worst tyres. I'll watch it anyway, especially due to this presenter. He's the best
@@tyrereviews Well...I think excellent driving skills have to play a major part! Most people I know couldn't do this with the best tires in the world! ;)
I’ve got the DWS 06+ on my E36 M3, and I find them to be unbelievably good in the dry for an all-season. No sense of squirminess or tread block rollover, even after running summer tires on the car for years and years. In fact, they seem to have more lateral grip than some of the summer tires I’ve used. Overall, they’re just amazing tires. Can’t see myself going back to using dedicated summer tires unless they’re fitted to a set of track day wheels.
I have these tires on my Ford Flex . I need tires for my Chrysler Town and Country but they don’t make in that size for the Chrysler. Thinking about going with the new Bridgestone Weatherpeak for it.
I had the continentals on my civic si and they were amazing. But I just got the Bridgestones, I will see how they handle as a daily because the continentals were amazing.
how do they do in the snow? considering getting them over the Michelin because they are significantly cheaper where I live, but if its a big compromise I'm not sure if it's worth the savings
@rukki8497 I haven't seen heavy snow with them, the reviews seem good though. I will say this though, it is the single most confidence inspiring tire I've driven in the rain. I used to hate driving in heavy rain and now it's no concern at all, the car stops and turns like it's dry.
@@FurkanCemTurfanda thats good to know. getting the contis installed friday and in Utah where I'm at snow isn't a huge issue mainly cold and a lot of wet so good to hear they do amazing in the rain. Excited to get off the tires that came on my GTI, just some cheap all seasons that feel awful
@@FurkanCemTurfandaI just drove 20 miles and back to Les Schwab in torrential Washington state rain to get DWS06+ fitted to my BMW 328i and the journey home was radically different to the journey there! Absolutely no loss of grip in standing water, I’m quite impressed.
I just put Continentals on my SL550 and it's a much quieter road holding tire. The sidewall is stiff enough to hold the turns and soft enough to allow for a smooth ride. I took the car up to about 160mph and again it was smooth without the shuddering that my old tires had. Highly recommend.
I purchased the Continental DWS-06 Plus thanks to your previous test & review. I am quite satisfied with them. It is good to see that they remain at the top of the ranking. I just could not justify paying more for the Michelin (which I am a fan of and tend to favor) when the Continental is nipping at their heels. So far I am happy and satisfied with them!
Dude, dont be so silly... That test is very subjective, as a result of new tyres test.. But if you test them on depth as time pass, like after one year im really sure, michelin mentain on top as 1st. No offence, but everything is science based
good thing about Bridgestone potenza I've been riding for 20 years they always stay in balance I never have any flat tires and no weird vibration or flat tires or need road hazard insurance as long as you rotate and balance every 5,000 mi you're good to go and check your air pressure picture drops on cold tires Bridgestone potenza got it going on 980 AS Plus number 1 on tire rack right now!!!
I wish this type of tyres was available in Europe, here in Italy they'd be perfect! I'm amazed by the amount of tests you've been able to do this year!
Would be grateful to hear commentary about the anticipated behaviors on an AWD vehicle, hear which of the characteristics are most impactive to AWD (or remain the same), and hear an estimate of how different the numbers would be if they were evaluated based on AWD vs the RWD drift behavior observed in the tests.
In theory it should be quite similar, but with every vehicle (AWD or not) having different geos, there could definitely be some slight balance changes.
I have the continental extreme DWS06+ on my 15 STI. In both wet and dry conditions, I swear by them. Amazing grip and resistance to hydroplaning. I feel very safe and confident driving year round in all weather conditions. I use these tires on all my cars and are the most all around bang for you buck. Best all season tire performance especially with AWD.
I feel like I'm becoming a tyre nerd since swapping from pilotsport 4s to Sport contact 7 and really appreciating the difference the website is great too
@@theofficialstig Michelin is just a brand to me. I know how Hankooks , Bridgestones , Yokohamas , Continentals etcs are far better. Once I orderes 4 pieces Crossclimates for my aunt. It was a M package BMW so rear tires were wider and I went to that size and I could not find Crossclimates for that size. Crossclimates were 6.5mm tread depth while Continentals were 8mm.
Got the Bridgestone potenza 980 AS Plus on my 2011 Lexus GS 350 silver black tent rwd wheel drive chrome wheels 245-40-18 they're killer tires quiet smooth a ton of grip not broken in yet 500 miles very happy Tom atl
I run DWS06+ on my 2015 M5 comp. It handles 600whp so well and I've gotten great life and enjoyed the handling. They also handle light snow very well. Great tires.
I just got Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 for 2014 Mazda3 GT they are great tires, I highly recommend them. Great grip and noise reduction compared to stock tires.
a very well-done review! I installed 235/45ZR-17 DWS06+s on my W210 Benz this summer, and the amount of grip they have (dry and wet) is frankly ridiculous for an all-season tire - just unbelievable. in fact, these tires are so sticky that for the first 50 or 60 miles, it sounded like the car was driving along on 4 giant lint rollers! steering feel, ride compliance, and resistance to hydroplaning are also excellent. after several thousand miles I'm pleased to report that while the sticky-linoleum sound effects have gone away, both the leech-like grip on the asphalt and my undying affection for the DWS06+ remain. it's an outstanding choice if you need all-season performance.
I have the DWS06+'s on my 2017 Camaro SS and they are extremely impressive tires. I also just put a set of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-season 4's on my 2011 Corvette Grand Sport and I can already tell they are great tires.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Always a pleasure to see these videos pop up. Much better wet course too with the cones. If I don't sell this car for a truck, I'll grab the Michelin tires to run in the 2nd half of winter. I've been running the Conti since later winter, and put maybe 30k miles on them so far. My tire setup is staggered and the rear tires are still holding up very well. I do drive spirited most days. I don't do hard acceleration or hard braking, rather progressive with both and I sorta break like a chauffeur. My cornering technique is similar to Rob Wilson the F1 instructor to conserve tire wear but also going faster around turns/curves. I generally run the high psi setting on my W212. 35-36F, 37-41R Cold Tire pressure. Warm tires pressure ends up being 38-39F, 40-43R depending on temp's, speed, time of day, etc. I had 2 punctures to the rear passenger tire. 1 nail and 1 razor blade 🤦🏾♂️ on different occasions. Both patched and no issues up to triple digits. Rain speeds on the Conti is excellent up to around 20k-25k miles, then it drops off to normal All Season speeds. Where I could go 80-90 in heavy rain new, I'm only pushing 65-70. No I don't drive super fast in the rain, just did some test to it's limit. Hydroplane resistance is really good on a RWD car that's also staggered which should perform worse in the wet than a square setup on FWD or AWD. These tires are excellent and the best All Season tires I've ever owned. Much better than the prior DWS06 where those were shot at around 15k-20k in the rear. These ones have added at least another 15k-20k miles of durability to the rear tires and I have yet to need an alignment. I predict the front will go beyond 50k miles easy and the rear will need replacing around 45k-50k which is typically 25k-30k. 245 front 265 rear
Not surprised by the Conti's performance, as the original DWS06 was fantastic on my 500hp Audi Q7. Absolutely amazing tire which only once gave me a moment of terror, but that involved a sudden torrential downpour and a bad Texas road in the wee hours of the morning. Let's just say I'm eternally grateful for an oddly placed exit lane...
My main concern for all season isn't snow, it's cold temps in the dry and wet. Specifically 28-50°F. Love these reviews, though cold wet and dry would be more helpful to me. I already have continental extreme contact sport for the warmer dry and wet.
That's exactly where the AS compound should do muchhhh better than a summer tire compound. If these things are handling snow as well as we've seen, it's fair to assume they're going to handle situations much warmer than that and with much more friction available just fine too.
I'll also add this having purchased the the PS4AS in December and having taken it on a road trip to ski in Big Bear. The conditions were damp, slightly soggy, but overall no falling snow and generally cold (25-40 degrees) and I felt like there was not a better tire (or tire class than the UHP AS segment) that would've been better equipped for those conditions. Little bit of wheel spin on ice (in a fun sorta way, I was sliding around in a parking lot on purpose), and on the driveway, but overall an excellent choice for the conditions I found myself in.
Agree - I find it a bit pointless that AS tyres still soften under 7C/45F. Isn't that the same temperature as a summer compound? Would be helpful if AS tyres had a lower temp limit as otherwise they seem a bit pointless that I may as well just go for an All Weather.
@@ml9052 I think you've got things a little mixed up here. At 45 degrees, a summer compound will begin to harden and much further below it's basically a hockey puck. The tire can be easily damaged in this weather and has lost tons of grip. An AS compound will still begin to "feel" the cold but won't have anywhere near the same hardening reaction to it. AS compounds should be able to comfortably hit zero degrees and still be safe, even if they lose a little bit of traction along the way. In contrast, summer tires will probably get you crashed or killed at zero -- they are formulated to provide literally sticky grip that resists heat well and at low temps that stickiness goes away
I fitted the a/s4 on my legacy before summer, and it is so sure footed I feel like I'd need beefier stabilizers to take better advantage of tire's capability. Car is glued to the road, turns great and quite frankly, I had not managed to make them squeal around corners yet even if content of the cabin is getting tossed around lol! No usually I don't drive like I stole it, so after the season and few thousands of kilometers there is literally no apparent wear showing. Won't drive them in winter as I have dedicated winters waiting, but after watching this it almost is tempting to push change over until I get to try them in snow lol! Great review!
All righty, I live in a mostly warm climate with frequent thunderstorms. In the winter, we might get five to seven days of snow and when we do, all hell breaks loose. The car is a Volvo XC70 so more All Season and less UHP tire. I originally ordered the Pirelli but I had nagging doubts. At the appointment I changed my mind, paid the up charge and now going with the Bridgestones. We'll see what's what, thanks for the video.
Love these reviews. And they are making me think a lot about the characteristics i want in my tyres for winter use. I regularly go to the Alps for a month or more in winter from the UK and stay in high alpine ski resorts while there. So there will be a lot of snow around. However, for me the performance on wet and dry roads is more important than snow, as even in those environments the roads get cleared effectively, and when those roads are covered in snow, you are really not going to be pushing the limits of grip. So decent but not cutting edge snow performance is what is required. That was why i opted for Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus this year based on your reviews. They appear to be OK on snow based on your tests, and far far better than any summer tyre in that dept, but are also handy in wet and dry tests relative to other similar tyres, and longer wearing. Had them fitted yesterday and will put a review in on your website once i have more experience of them 🙂 FYI, they came with 8mm tread depth as new, measured by the fitter.
I've been driving on the Continental DWS series since it was first introduced the newest incarnation DWS 06+ I love it, it's quiet, smooth and wears like steel not to mention the grip and no hydroplaning in a downpour. I also feel confident in the snow' it's the best non-snow tire I've ever driven on. Sadly, my newest car (VW Alltrack) requires a load rating of 95 and the DWS 225/45/18 only comes in 91 load index rated tire. I bought the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus which has a 95 rating and it's better than the continental performance wise but not as good in the All Season aspect I'm happy with it but wish I had the Continentals BTW tire wear on both is very very good.
For me snow grip is the by far the most important. I know I could use studded tires as many used to do in in my area in the 1970s and 1980s but with the snow season being shorter these days it does not make as much sense to have the extra set of tires for the winter.
I have the continental extreme DWS06+ on my 15 STI. In both wet and dry conditions, I swear by them. Amazing grip and resistance to hydroplaning. I feel very safe and confident driving year round in all weather conditions. I use these tires on all my cars and are the most all around bang for you buck. Best all season tire performance especially with AWD.
@@Sausketo the set that is on my STI has been on there since 2018-2019 and when properly rotated, I haven’t replaced them yet. I’m also an aggressive driver and still have 5/32” of tread left. So they last a few years if properly maintained
Great review. 1. Weight. The conti is several pounds lighter...weight on a performance car matters...a lot. 2. Noise: The Michelins get awfully loud in about 5k miles....the Conti's don't. That matters at least to me a lot.... Great review. Keep them coming!
Fantastic video. I have the Pirellis and just put the contis on my parents new ride. I've heard from reviews that the dws06 were a little on the "soft side" so I went with the Pirellis at the time. Good to know it's still a "decent" tire even tho it's a dated design. A great realistic vid in my rainy world
I bought a set of Bridgestone Blizzak last year after watching your videos and today I ordered the DWS 06+ (it was a lot cheaper than Michelin). Thank you for putting so much effort in making these in depth videos. You make purchase decision very easy. Keep up the good work!
I just purchased the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's, replacing the OEM Michelins that came with my 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport. I took a 1,200-mile round trip to South Carolina last month (Sept 2022). All I can say is the All Season 4's has excellent to insane levels of lateral grip, great directional feel, with extra firm side walls, and they transformed the handling on my Accord over the OEM tires. Feels like a completely different car now. Compared to the OEM, it's like changing out casual shoes and putting on track cleats. I'm not too fond of the subtly more road noise than the original tires. It's weird, though. The ALL Season 4's are louder on smoother surfaces, like fresh Asphalt, at high-speeds. Not that distracting with music up to a reasonable volume. Overall, I am very pleased with these tires.
I bought the DWS06-Plus set for my 2020 Honda Civic Si 2-Door Coupe 6-Speed Manual (235/40ZR18) for a blend of All-Season grip and very sporty handling. I literally just had the tires installed last week, so bad timing on the review for me LOL 🤣. However, having seen the review, like him, I am happy with my purchase. #1 in Wet Performance is a HUGE win for Continental, I just wish the snow performance had been a little bit better and then it would have been the ultimate UHP All-Season. However as he stated - All-Season Tires are a compromise. What made me choose the Conti over Michelin is value. Pilot Sport All-Season Gen 4 tires are known for not lasting very long due to their extremely soft compound. The Contis have a longer warranty and higher treadwear rating while also costing $25 less per tire in my size. This makes them an absolute no-brainer over the Michelins for anyone who even remotely considers any kind of value out of these tires. In my size, people typically get around 35,000 miles out of the Michelins. Im hoping to get more like 40,000-45,000 out of my Contis.
One big thing you're overlooking though is the wet braking. That 5 foot or so wet braking difference can make the difference between stopping in time or having a collision. Is it really worth saving $100 on a set of tires if you end up doing thousands of dollars of damage or more from a collision that could have been avoided with a tire with a shorter braking distance?
@@jason3298 5 Feet in wet braking is nothing though, if you get that close to an accident scenario then you are an idiot driver driving way too fast in wet conditions with road traffic. Its so very close to tied with 1st place that you can't really go wrong with these tires. Its actually our wet season right now in Salt Lake City as the weather cools towards the snowy season and these tires have been fantastic. The OEMs on this car were GoodYear Eagle Sport UHP-ASs and after driving on these contis for barely a week I could already tell the Eagles were a completely trash-tier tire. The only part of performance to be slightly concerned about is snow performance. It is a fair bit behind the leaders, but still 3rd place overall in the entire category of tires. So it will still be plenty grippy for the average driver, just take it slow at first and feel-out how your car responds to the snow before picking up any pace.
Great review! The format and video is very professional and concise. Based on watching this I just ordered the Michelin Pilots for my Acura TSX. A friend who has the same car bought the Continentals so I look forward to doing our own back to back comparison. Tires are so important yet they are so compromised in their qualities it's impossible to know how they perform based on expectations, vehicles, climate, etc. Your reviews make it enjoyable and educational to understand the differences. Thank you again.
I have ran Michelin tires on my pickups since 1984, I usually change them out at 75,000 miles even though they still look pretty good. In all this time, I ruined one tire by running over a piece of metal in the road. That's it, one tire failure. I won't buy anything but Michelin Tires!
I had pirellis on a triumph spitfire, and I would do it again…they had good traction, held air with nail punctures and were just great tires for wear also…
Just ordered the Michelins through Costco at an amazing deal with the Costco pricing AND $150 off a set of 4. Looking forward to them on my 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive! 😊
Love the reviews. Would be interesting to add one reference tire to each category to set a benchmark. Extreme winter in snow, ultra high performance in dry, etc. Like understanding how close "do it all tires" are to the best
@@tyrereviews can't wait to see the comparisons since it's tough to gauge the differences when you jump tire categories (and videos!). Like, how good is a UHP A/S tire vs All-Weather vs grand touring A/S in the dry, rain, and snow? Is it all marketing or is it objective?
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I bought a set of DWS06+ for my high horsepowered Fusion Sport AWD this spring. Love them and hope to see if they actually work as well as you say in the occasional snowfalls that we get get here in lower Michigan. Regardless, as they are already in my garage from previous seasons, I still will be swapping them out for the winters X-Ice Xi3 on 18" rims in December. I do drive up to snow country in Northern Michigan multiple times in the winter.
Just bought the DWS06+ last week (third set of DWS06 tires) for my Cadillac. Lower Michigan as well, couldn’t justify winter tires as I don’t feel it snows enough where I’m at and have always been happy with the DWS06 in the winter.
I just replaced my bmw x3 RFTs with Continental Extreme Contact DSW 06 Plus. The ride is amazing, as I expected. Every new vehicle I’ve purchased over the past 15 years, I drove to Discount Tire the next day and put Continentals on it. Cannot match the ride as well as amazing handling. I’ve even taken off new Michelins and still got a better ride.
I had to get rid of brand new Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus3 tires because they rode hard as a rock with my Buick Enclave and replaced them with Continental CrossContact LX 25, which ride noticeably better and quieter.
I run DWS06+ on my 2016 Subaru STI and my 2002 Lexus is300 with a 1jzgte vvti for daily stuff, absolutely love them they do so well with both AWD and RWD cars in my experience. Both cars put down roughly 330hp and I can safely commute and also hookup some power for fun if I want to. Will never run another tire for daily applications. I've auto-x'd on my STI aired down to 30psi with them too and they did really well and I keep them up front when drifting in my lexus for control and air them down to 25psi and swap to some cheapies in the rears for track days. 245/40/18 on the sti 215/45/17 on Lexus
wow this video is exactly what i was hoping for! was looking to buy the 06+ to put on my RX7 but haven't seen a lot of comparisons with them yet. my choice has been reassured as the snow performance isnt relevant to me, and from your description of the subtle differences in the wet and dry i'd rather have the continental
Threw some RE980AS+ on my Giulia and love them! I live in CA and don’t track her since she’s my DD, but I need the “All Season” portion to work well since I like taking road trips with my family in different climates and temps I mainly went with it though because i couldn’t find anywhere that had Michelin PSAS4s available to order or in stock
Seeing this makes me glad that I stuck with my all season 4 tires from Michelin. Michelin has literally made a freak of nature tire. I think when mine wear out, I'll put on a new set of PS AS4. That is, unless a PS AS4+ or PS AS4s, appears in the interim.
I currently run the AS4 and they're really convincing on the dry. At least in spring. In the summer I'll switch to a set of PS5 with my other set of wheel but I was thinking, perhaps I could sell the latter and take the Michelin all season. But I see you want to move to AS4... Do you get more snow than warmer temperatures? How is wear btw on these?
@@spolo123 I have had them 2 years 4 months, 12k miles. Less than 1/32 of an inch has worn away. But I also rotate every 3k miles. They're pretty good in snow less than about 8-10 inches so long as you're vigilant.
Awesome video! You have become my go to expert for deciding which tires to buy. In the past I have relied on the testing done by a certain well known retailer but have become a bit suspicious of their results after buying the tires they recommend. I have started to wonder if they have certain tires they want to sell. No idea if this is factual, just speculating. For example, comparing the same tires you did in this test, they gave the Continental the edge in comfort over the Michelin AS4 which is the opposite of your experience. Anyway, It appears to me that your tests are very well done, real life unbiased tests which I really appreciate! Thanks!
Excellent review, but I think as part of the snow test, you should add something like a hill climb. Drifting on a snow track doesn't show anything. The point with the snow test is not to show a lack of traction, rather the amount of traction. It's analogous to how much slower a car is drifting on a dry track. It's fun, but what's the point when traction and adhesion are the points?
I sold tires for years. I love my Bridgestone WS90. I have a 2018 Ford Fusion Sport with AWD and well over 300 Hp. These tires make this car the safest sleeper on the road.
I love watching your videos man, i’m not a car enthusiast, but i love driving. When i bumped into your videos, i started gaining knowledge and interest in vehicle parts and etc. And btw, yes. Bridgestone has been my go to tire, it is my preferred brand as i haven’t encountered any problems with it in my HT and AT tires on my truck. It is quite sturdy and durable and it is great in Highway and Wet Roads. As the other preferred other brands for off road, i like my Bridgestone as i was never stuck nor punctured. Thanks man!
Recently had a track day with the Pirelli P Zero all Season Plus tires on my Boss302. Grip was marginal at best, especially after running a few laps. Definitely will be looking for an Ultra High Performance summer/track tire for my next track day.
Ohhh... you finally making me happy by using right wheel drive premium car (or was it AWD?) car on premium tyres test, that sorts of cars is where such tyres are fitted, not on Kias or Golfs.
Your reviews are great, I always enjoy watching.. I feel that price should be mentioned in this review as the conti’s are generally much cheaper than michelins in the same size. This can give conti an edge for a lot of buyers given how close they perform to the Michelins.
I find it difficult to mention price without including a wear test, as a cheaper tyre is only better value if it wears as well as the more expensive one
Great review. The only thing missing was a comparison of road noise in the car, with the different tires. Also a comparison of noise at different tire life stages, although that might not be practical. I have read comments about tires that were quiet till about half life and then became noisy. With less insulation because of emphasis on reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency, tire noise is becoming more of an issue.
Bought the Pirellis a while back because they were significantly cheaper than the others. Would like if you could do noise tests. The Pirelli is very quiet, wondering for the others.
I have them on my Mustang and the car is far louder than the tires. :) It all is based on what you want. With a car like mine, it's never "quiet" and so noise is literally a 0/0 score - not a factor. On my son's SUV.. That thing is extremely quiet inside and so any tire noise would probably be noticed. Also, there's your attention. Being manual with a lot of power, my car requires 80% of my attention to drive or it will happily wrap itself around a tree while my son's SUV is 1 finger easy to drive. Again - he probably has the mental space to listen FOR things like tire noise. :)
Wish this review came out a week ago before I spent $1400! That said I bought the RE980+ and am happy thus far. I'm looking forward to seeing how well they perform in the snow. If I had to do it over again, after this video, I would have gotten the Michelins.
Thanks for the video! If it helps with anyone's decision on which tire to get, I have the Michelins on a camaro and they are phenomenal but they do make a huge amount of road noise.
After mad research I purchased the Continental extreme contact dwso6 plus , For my 22 inch rims. 265/35/22. I have RWD. They are great in the rain. I do not drive in the snow. Because in NyC its just chaos on the road, aka traffic and they do not plow every street. Oh and they are very quiet compared to my atturo 800 I had before.
Would be interseting to see a comparision between the pilot alpin 5 and the pilot AS4. I am not quiet sure which is the better winter tire in a climate where snow is rather a rarity
This is the perfect video for me at the moment as I'm looking to replace the tires on my car by the end of the year. I was torn between these exact models of Michelin and Bridgestone and it's nice to see a direct comparison between both. As far as I can tell, they're both very good tires. The price difference between both full sets is about $100 so I might save a bit and go for Bridgestone.
Ordered the Continental DWS 06+ last week for my '17 Jaguar XF 2L Diesel. Glad to know I made a good choice, although it wasn't done blind. I will let you know how they work out- getting them put on in a day or two. Cheers and thanks for the comprehensive reviews!
I live in Calgary, AB which is 1 hour east of the Canadian Rockies. Now I do have dedicated winter tyres it can and get quite cold and snow in any month. Of course spring and summer snow does not stay long the mornings can be chilly. Thus the Bridgestone are by far the best option. Just got a set for my Mk 8 GTI performance. I did have the Hankook Evo UHP summer which were great but too many days where (due to the weather) they did not perform that well. Thus the 980+ are what I just went with.
My golf R came with continental contisportcontact 5p summer tires. I run the Michelin pilot sport AS4. I feel like summer tires are only useful if you’re taking your car to a track. It’d be different if they were cheaper, but considering the fact that they’re more expensive and wear much faster, it’s not really worth the cost. Even on the canyon roads out here in CA, the UHP AS are very good.
Immediately swapped the stock Bridgestone Turanza EL440 on my Mazda3 AWD for Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and they have been very impressive in the dry and especially the wet. These are like dedicated rain tires. Heavy rain and standing water no issue at all. I live in Southern California so I rarely get rain and never snow. In the dry they’re stable and grippy, also quiet. I was going to get the Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 but they were significantly more expensive.
There are so many excellent tire manufacturers in the world, offering products with nearly identical performance for the same purpose. Whether it's sports, all-season, winter, or fuel-efficient tires, the differences between them are often marginal and hard to rank. However, I always choose Michelin for any purpose, and I am willing to pay the extra cost. Even when the tread is almost worn out and road noise becomes noticeable, Michelin maintains its performance until the very end. Some competitors might beat Michelin in "brand-new tire" comparison tests. But what about after 40,000 miles of use? After purchasing a new car and experiencing other brands through the stock tires, I’ve come to realize there are indeed "better-performing" tires in certain aspects. However, as a tire that lasts and delivers consistent performance until the very end, Michelin has earned my trust and ensured my safety. This is why I will continue to choose Michelin in the future.
I don't deal with snow but just installed a set of Bridgestones on my Lexus LS430. I think it's the perfect tire for that car, very comfortable and quiet compared to the previous two sets of Michelins I had prior. Only downside is more noticable rolling resistance for sure.
I am currently looking to replace my ls430 tires . How are those working out for you ? I previously had Michelin and currently Pirelli . I am looking for quietest Tire available
Hmm, due to my wife reporting hydroplaning in the rain, I've been researching tires for our 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan and pretty much settled on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus. And, considering that we almost never get snow here in east Texas, and based on your testing, it looks like that tire may be the winner.
Where I live, there is no snow. So in my 34 years of driving experience, Bridgestone Potenza is the best followed by Pirelli and Michelin last. Haven’t tried the Continental.
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How’re the cross climate 2s not the premium Michelin tire?
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I love how you’re just so comfortable while drifting through the snow and having casual conversation 😂
i grew up racing different kinds of 4 wheelers / (atvs’s). I find that it has made drifting in cars as i’ve gotten older seem like second nature - muscle memory.
it is too easy for a lot of people. he is very good at it.
my thoughts exactly lol
The videos are amazing, Seamlessly going from snow,to wet, to dry as if it’s filmed same day same week is amazing.
Thanks! Barely the same year for this one!
I use to love Pirelli for my summer grip tire. I use Michelin now
To be honest only about 2% of the roads around the countries side is covered by snow for which the buyers are looking to purchase these tyres. So wet and dry should take 95% of the segment
I can't get enough of this channel.
I thought it was just me. Even if I'm not looking at tyres currently, it's so good to be educated on the status of the best and worst tyres. I'll watch it anyway, especially due to this presenter. He's the best
Thanks guys
dude! Samesies
Guess you can say you'll never be "Tyred" of it.
Love it !🎉
This man so calmly drifting perfectly through the snow course like nothing(and speaking with gesticulations)...
Snow and good tyres makes it easy :)
@@tyrereviews Well...I think excellent driving skills have to play a major part! Most people I know couldn't do this with the best tires in the world! ;)
I’ve got the DWS 06+ on my E36 M3, and I find them to be unbelievably good in the dry for an all-season. No sense of squirminess or tread block rollover, even after running summer tires on the car for years and years. In fact, they seem to have more lateral grip than some of the summer tires I’ve used.
Overall, they’re just amazing tires. Can’t see myself going back to using dedicated summer tires unless they’re fitted to a set of track day wheels.
Amazing car!
I have these tires on my Ford Flex . I need tires for my Chrysler Town and Country but they don’t make in that size for the Chrysler. Thinking about going with the new Bridgestone Weatherpeak for it.
Agreed, I run these most of the year, then I run Falken RT660's during summer.
I had the continentals on my civic si and they were amazing. But I just got the Bridgestones, I will see how they handle as a daily because the continentals were amazing.
@@guitarrise4523I'm stuck between the Bridgestone and continental. How did you like it the Bridgestone compared to the continental.
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My 2006 Cayman S has DWS 06+ and they are excellent tires, no complaints here!
The Continental DWS06+ is the most impressive tire I have ever driven on. Absolutely transformed my car in every condition.
how do they do in the snow? considering getting them over the Michelin because they are significantly cheaper where I live, but if its a big compromise I'm not sure if it's worth the savings
@rukki8497 I haven't seen heavy snow with them, the reviews seem good though. I will say this though, it is the single most confidence inspiring tire I've driven in the rain. I used to hate driving in heavy rain and now it's no concern at all, the car stops and turns like it's dry.
@@FurkanCemTurfanda thats good to know. getting the contis installed friday and in Utah where I'm at snow isn't a huge issue mainly cold and a lot of wet so good to hear they do amazing in the rain. Excited to get off the tires that came on my GTI, just some cheap all seasons that feel awful
@@FurkanCemTurfandaI just drove 20 miles and back to Les Schwab in torrential Washington state rain to get DWS06+ fitted to my BMW 328i and the journey home was radically different to the journey there! Absolutely no loss of grip in standing water, I’m quite impressed.
@@FurkanCemTurfanda is it a noisy trye? I always hear Michelin as best for noise insulation
I just put Continentals on my SL550 and it's a much quieter road holding tire. The sidewall is stiff enough to hold the turns and soft enough to allow for a smooth ride. I took the car up to about 160mph and again it was smooth without the shuddering that my old tires had. Highly recommend.
So it should be fine on a car like the Cadillac blackwings?
That’s what I’m considering for my X3. That or the Michelins
Love how you just casually drift around track and narrate this video without skipping a beat is absolutely badass!
Appreciate it!
I purchased the Continental DWS-06 Plus thanks to your previous test & review. I am quite satisfied with them. It is good to see that they remain at the top of the ranking. I just could not justify paying more for the Michelin (which I am a fan of and tend to favor) when the Continental is nipping at their heels. So far I am happy and satisfied with them!
Glad you like them!
Likewise. I "settled" for The DWS-06 + because the Michelins were out of stock. Loving them so far and I may never go back to Michelin.
Dude, dont be so silly... That test is very subjective, as a result of new tyres test.. But if you test them on depth as time pass, like after one year im really sure, michelin mentain on top as 1st. No offence, but everything is science based
@@jnm-eh6qt Funny I'm going to have to get Michelins because DSW06+ are out of stock.
Contis will smooth out ride on an e63s like no other. If you are looking for pure comfort on Highway Tried them all
good thing about Bridgestone potenza I've been riding for 20 years they always stay in balance I never have any flat tires and no weird vibration or flat tires or need road hazard insurance as long as you rotate and balance every 5,000 mi you're good to go and check your air pressure picture drops on cold tires Bridgestone potenza got it going on 980 AS Plus number 1 on tire rack right now!!!
I wish this type of tyres was available in Europe, here in Italy they'd be perfect!
I'm amazed by the amount of tests you've been able to do this year!
Me too and me too :)
Would be grateful to hear commentary about the anticipated behaviors on an AWD vehicle, hear which of the characteristics are most impactive to AWD (or remain the same), and hear an estimate of how different the numbers would be if they were evaluated based on AWD vs the RWD drift behavior observed in the tests.
In theory it should be quite similar, but with every vehicle (AWD or not) having different geos, there could definitely be some slight balance changes.
I have the continental extreme DWS06+ on my 15 STI. In both wet and dry conditions, I swear by them. Amazing grip and resistance to hydroplaning. I feel very safe and confident driving year round in all weather conditions. I use these tires on all my cars and are the most all around bang for you buck. Best all season tire performance especially with AWD.
I feel like I'm becoming a tyre nerd since swapping from pilotsport 4s to Sport contact 7 and really appreciating the difference
the website is great too
You mean your Continentals better than Michelins you had ?
Nice swap!
@@cenk.toplar yes they are noticeably better
@@theofficialstig Michelin is just a brand to me. I know how Hankooks , Bridgestones , Yokohamas , Continentals etcs are far better. Once I orderes 4 pieces Crossclimates for my aunt. It was a M package BMW so rear tires were wider and I went to that size and I could not find Crossclimates for that size. Crossclimates were 6.5mm tread depth while Continentals were 8mm.
@@theofficialstig What tyresize are you on?
The Michelin Cross Climate 2 did very well in snow traction and handle great and great dry breaking. They now make them in lower profile in all sizes.
Thank you for doing these videos, incredibly useful and important to those who place an importance on what keeps our cars glued to the ground!
The best comprehensive tire reviews for real people. Just enough information without being too much to digest. Thank you.
Got the Bridgestone potenza 980 AS Plus on my 2011 Lexus GS 350 silver black tent rwd wheel drive chrome wheels 245-40-18 they're killer tires quiet smooth a ton of grip not broken in yet 500 miles very happy Tom atl
I run DWS06+ on my 2015 M5 comp. It handles 600whp so well and I've gotten great life and enjoyed the handling. They also handle light snow very well. Great tires.
interesting, how do they fare from a dig? considering all seasons for my vette
I have boost by gear so full power doesn't hit until 3rd gear. Even with power remove they still spin a little until 3rd gear and warp speed hits.
I just got Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 for 2014 Mazda3 GT they are great tires, I highly recommend them. Great grip and noise reduction compared to stock tires.
What size did you get. I have a gt too
Currently rocking the DWS06+ on my Mk7.5 GTI and I love it!
I'm shopping for a 7.5 at the moment!
I’d say if you take into consideration the price, the Continental is the best. Love my DWS 06’s in the summer and winter
a very well-done review! I installed 235/45ZR-17 DWS06+s on my W210 Benz this summer, and the amount of grip they have (dry and wet) is frankly ridiculous for an all-season tire - just unbelievable. in fact, these tires are so sticky that for the first 50 or 60 miles, it sounded like the car was driving along on 4 giant lint rollers! steering feel, ride compliance, and resistance to hydroplaning are also excellent. after several thousand miles I'm pleased to report that while the sticky-linoleum sound effects have gone away, both the leech-like grip on the asphalt and my undying affection for the DWS06+ remain. it's an outstanding choice if you need all-season performance.
How is the road noise and comfort?
@@theaerolife ride is decent for 45-series rubber, but they can be a little noisy on some surfaces. still well worth it
Last summer I put the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S4 on my E350 - my favourite tires I’ve had on my car. Thanks for the suggestion!
I have the DWS06+'s on my 2017 Camaro SS and they are extremely impressive tires. I also just put a set of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-season 4's on my 2011 Corvette Grand Sport and I can already tell they are great tires.
Nice pair :)
Both are great...I hated the noise of the Michelins (and the 20% higher price)
Which vehicle do you prefer?
Looking at both of these tires . Which ones do you think are better ??
Which tires do you prefer at this point?
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Always a pleasure to see these videos pop up. Much better wet course too with the cones.
If I don't sell this car for a truck, I'll grab the Michelin tires to run in the 2nd half of winter.
I've been running the Conti since later winter, and put maybe 30k miles on them so far. My tire setup is staggered and the rear tires are still holding up very well. I do drive spirited most days. I don't do hard acceleration or hard braking, rather progressive with both and I sorta break like a chauffeur.
My cornering technique is similar to Rob Wilson the F1 instructor to conserve tire wear but also going faster around turns/curves.
I generally run the high psi setting on my W212. 35-36F, 37-41R Cold Tire pressure. Warm tires pressure ends up being 38-39F, 40-43R depending on temp's, speed, time of day, etc.
I had 2 punctures to the rear passenger tire. 1 nail and 1 razor blade 🤦🏾♂️ on different occasions. Both patched and no issues up to triple digits.
Rain speeds on the Conti is excellent up to around 20k-25k miles, then it drops off to normal All Season speeds. Where I could go 80-90 in heavy rain new, I'm only pushing 65-70. No I don't drive super fast in the rain, just did some test to it's limit.
Hydroplane resistance is really good on a RWD car that's also staggered which should perform worse in the wet than a square setup on FWD or AWD. These tires are excellent and the best All Season tires I've ever owned. Much better than the prior DWS06 where those were shot at around 15k-20k in the rear. These ones have added at least another 15k-20k miles of durability to the rear tires and I have yet to need an alignment. I predict the front will go beyond 50k miles easy and the rear will need replacing around 45k-50k which is typically 25k-30k.
245 front
265 rear
Glad you're getting on with them :)
Not surprised by the Conti's performance, as the original DWS06 was fantastic on my 500hp Audi Q7. Absolutely amazing tire which only once gave me a moment of terror, but that involved a sudden torrential downpour and a bad Texas road in the wee hours of the morning. Let's just say I'm eternally grateful for an oddly placed exit lane...
My main concern for all season isn't snow, it's cold temps in the dry and wet. Specifically 28-50°F. Love these reviews, though cold wet and dry would be more helpful to me. I already have continental extreme contact sport for the warmer dry and wet.
That's exactly where the AS compound should do muchhhh better than a summer tire compound. If these things are handling snow as well as we've seen, it's fair to assume they're going to handle situations much warmer than that and with much more friction available just fine too.
I'll also add this having purchased the the PS4AS in December and having taken it on a road trip to ski in Big Bear. The conditions were damp, slightly soggy, but overall no falling snow and generally cold (25-40 degrees) and I felt like there was not a better tire (or tire class than the UHP AS segment) that would've been better equipped for those conditions. Little bit of wheel spin on ice (in a fun sorta way, I was sliding around in a parking lot on purpose), and on the driveway, but overall an excellent choice for the conditions I found myself in.
Agree - I find it a bit pointless that AS tyres still soften under 7C/45F. Isn't that the same temperature as a summer compound? Would be helpful if AS tyres had a lower temp limit as otherwise they seem a bit pointless that I may as well just go for an All Weather.
@@ml9052 I think you've got things a little mixed up here. At 45 degrees, a summer compound will begin to harden and much further below it's basically a hockey puck. The tire can be easily damaged in this weather and has lost tons of grip. An AS compound will still begin to "feel" the cold but won't have anywhere near the same hardening reaction to it. AS compounds should be able to comfortably hit zero degrees and still be safe, even if they lose a little bit of traction along the way. In contrast, summer tires will probably get you crashed or killed at zero -- they are formulated to provide literally sticky grip that resists heat well and at low temps that stickiness goes away
I fitted the a/s4 on my legacy before summer, and it is so sure footed I feel like I'd need beefier stabilizers to take better advantage of tire's capability. Car is glued to the road, turns great and quite frankly, I had not managed to make them squeal around corners yet even if content of the cabin is getting tossed around lol! No usually I don't drive like I stole it, so after the season and few thousands of kilometers there is literally no apparent wear showing. Won't drive them in winter as I have dedicated winters waiting, but after watching this it almost is tempting to push change over until I get to try them in snow lol! Great review!
All righty, I live in a mostly warm climate with frequent thunderstorms. In the winter, we might get five to seven days of snow and when we do, all hell breaks loose. The car is a Volvo XC70 so more All Season and less UHP tire. I originally ordered the Pirelli but I had nagging doubts. At the appointment I changed my mind, paid the up charge and now going with the Bridgestones. We'll see what's what, thanks for the video.
Love these reviews. And they are making me think a lot about the characteristics i want in my tyres for winter use. I regularly go to the Alps for a month or more in winter from the UK and stay in high alpine ski resorts while there. So there will be a lot of snow around. However, for me the performance on wet and dry roads is more important than snow, as even in those environments the roads get cleared effectively, and when those roads are covered in snow, you are really not going to be pushing the limits of grip. So decent but not cutting edge snow performance is what is required. That was why i opted for Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus this year based on your reviews. They appear to be OK on snow based on your tests, and far far better than any summer tyre in that dept, but are also handy in wet and dry tests relative to other similar tyres, and longer wearing. Had them fitted yesterday and will put a review in on your website once i have more experience of them 🙂 FYI, they came with 8mm tread depth as new, measured by the fitter.
I'm glad I got you thinking :D
I've been driving on the Continental DWS series since it was first introduced the newest incarnation DWS 06+ I love it, it's quiet, smooth and wears like steel not to mention the grip and no hydroplaning in a downpour. I also feel confident in the snow' it's the best non-snow tire I've ever driven on. Sadly, my newest car (VW Alltrack) requires a load rating of 95 and the DWS 225/45/18 only comes in 91 load index rated tire. I bought the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus which has a 95 rating and it's better than the continental performance wise but not as good in the All Season aspect I'm happy with it but wish I had the Continentals BTW tire wear on both is very very good.
For me snow grip is the by far the most important. I know I could use studded tires as many used to do in in my area in the 1970s and 1980s but with the snow season being shorter these days it does not make as much sense to have the extra set of tires for the winter.
Had a set of the Michelins for about a year and 6k miles. Best tire I've ever driven in the rain.
I have the continental extreme DWS06+ on my 15 STI. In both wet and dry conditions, I swear by them. Amazing grip and resistance to hydroplaning. I feel very safe and confident driving year round in all weather conditions. I use these tires on all my cars and are the most all around bang for you buck. Best all season tire performance especially with AWD.
Good to hear... I will consider them for my wife's awd Red Sport. I had a set on my rwd Stinger GT1 and loved them
How long do they last?
@@Sausketo the set that is on my STI has been on there since 2018-2019 and when properly rotated, I haven’t replaced them yet. I’m also an aggressive driver and still have 5/32” of tread left. So they last a few years if properly maintained
THANK YOU!! I've been waiting for your '06Plus inclusion, and happy to see it here.
Hope you enjoyed it :)
Great review.
1. Weight. The conti is several pounds lighter...weight on a performance car matters...a lot.
2. Noise: The Michelins get awfully loud in about 5k miles....the Conti's don't. That matters at least to me a lot....
Great review. Keep them coming!
Fantastic video. I have the Pirellis and just put the contis on my parents new ride. I've heard from reviews that the dws06 were a little on the "soft side" so I went with the Pirellis at the time. Good to know it's still a "decent" tire even tho it's a dated design. A great realistic vid in my rainy world
Glad you're getting on with them :)
I bought a set of Bridgestone Blizzak last year after watching your videos and today I ordered the DWS 06+ (it was a lot cheaper than Michelin). Thank you for putting so much effort in making these in depth videos. You make purchase decision very easy. Keep up the good work!
what made you go with those dws06 over the continental controlled contact sport srs + ?
how do you like them ? do you have a lot of experience with tires ? i’m looking for a good one on my awd q50
Nice. Just bought the Contis. Putting them in tomorrow.
A noise comparison would be great.
I just purchased the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's, replacing the OEM Michelins that came with my 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport. I took a 1,200-mile round trip to South Carolina last month (Sept 2022). All I can say is the All Season 4's has excellent to insane levels of lateral grip, great directional feel, with extra firm side walls, and they transformed the handling on my Accord over the OEM tires. Feels like a completely different car now. Compared to the OEM, it's like changing out casual shoes and putting on track cleats. I'm not too fond of the subtly more road noise than the original tires. It's weird, though. The ALL Season 4's are louder on smoother surfaces, like fresh Asphalt, at high-speeds. Not that distracting with music up to a reasonable volume. Overall, I am very pleased with these tires.
Hands down the best tires you can put on your wheels.
I bought the DWS06-Plus set for my 2020 Honda Civic Si 2-Door Coupe 6-Speed Manual (235/40ZR18) for a blend of All-Season grip and very sporty handling. I literally just had the tires installed last week, so bad timing on the review for me LOL 🤣. However, having seen the review, like him, I am happy with my purchase. #1 in Wet Performance is a HUGE win for Continental, I just wish the snow performance had been a little bit better and then it would have been the ultimate UHP All-Season. However as he stated - All-Season Tires are a compromise. What made me choose the Conti over Michelin is value. Pilot Sport All-Season Gen 4 tires are known for not lasting very long due to their extremely soft compound. The Contis have a longer warranty and higher treadwear rating while also costing $25 less per tire in my size. This makes them an absolute no-brainer over the Michelins for anyone who even remotely considers any kind of value out of these tires. In my size, people typically get around 35,000 miles out of the Michelins. Im hoping to get more like 40,000-45,000 out of my Contis.
Agree, and the conti are 1-2kg lighter per corner on average....amazing tires.
One big thing you're overlooking though is the wet braking. That 5 foot or so wet braking difference can make the difference between stopping in time or having a collision. Is it really worth saving $100 on a set of tires if you end up doing thousands of dollars of damage or more from a collision that could have been avoided with a tire with a shorter braking distance?
@@jason3298 5 Feet in wet braking is nothing though, if you get that close to an accident scenario then you are an idiot driver driving way too fast in wet conditions with road traffic. Its so very close to tied with 1st place that you can't really go wrong with these tires.
Its actually our wet season right now in Salt Lake City as the weather cools towards the snowy season and these tires have been fantastic. The OEMs on this car were GoodYear Eagle Sport UHP-ASs and after driving on these contis for barely a week I could already tell the Eagles were a completely trash-tier tire.
The only part of performance to be slightly concerned about is snow performance. It is a fair bit behind the leaders, but still 3rd place overall in the entire category of tires. So it will still be plenty grippy for the average driver, just take it slow at first and feel-out how your car responds to the snow before picking up any pace.
@@wallacengineering8096 I hear complaints about the continentals soft sidewalls causing bulge and roll over causing spongy handling and numb steering.
@@wallacengineering8096 I'm suprised to see the bridgestones did worse for dry handling when in another test it was one of the best
Great review! The format and video is very professional and concise. Based on watching this I just ordered the Michelin Pilots for my Acura TSX.
A friend who has the same car bought the Continentals so I look forward to doing our own back to back comparison. Tires are so important yet they are so compromised in their qualities it's impossible to know how they perform based on expectations, vehicles, climate, etc.
Your reviews make it enjoyable and educational to understand the differences. Thank you again.
How are both of you guys liking your tires so far? Debating on the two for my car right now
I have ran Michelin tires on my pickups since 1984, I usually change them out at 75,000 miles even though they still look pretty good. In all this time, I ruined one tire by running over a piece of metal in the road. That's it, one tire failure. I won't buy anything but Michelin Tires!
I had pirellis on a triumph spitfire, and I would do it again…they had good traction, held air with nail punctures and were just great tires for wear also…
Just ordered the Michelins through Costco at an amazing deal with the Costco pricing AND $150 off a set of 4. Looking forward to them on my 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive! 😊
Continental Dws06 plus . Solid tires 👌
I've put 22k miles on them
What car and how hard do you drive ?
2017 V6 Honda Accord
Normal Drive
Tires lasted 40k miles not bad
I'm on a new set dws06
As always, you're the best tire review man. Keep them coming, love it!
I have the DWS 06 + on my Audi 1995 S6 and its been an amazing tire. Wear is actually really good considering how heavy my audi is.
Love the reviews. Would be interesting to add one reference tire to each category to set a benchmark. Extreme winter in snow, ultra high performance in dry, etc. Like understanding how close "do it all tires" are to the best
I have a video covering this coming out in the next few weeks :)
@@tyrereviews very much looking forward to this!
@@tyrereviews can't wait to see the comparisons since it's tough to gauge the differences when you jump tire categories (and videos!). Like, how good is a UHP A/S tire vs All-Weather vs grand touring A/S in the dry, rain, and snow? Is it all marketing or is it objective?
@@anthonyc8499 If you know about tires, you won't be overly surprised with the results, but it's nice to see it all in one place :)
@@tyrereviews I never knew tires could be so interesting or varied until I came across your content. Knowing what I now know after watching your vids, I am kicking myself for the last set of tires I bought. You’re making a difference my friend. Keep it up.
Continental DWS06+ best tires for the price. Michelins were almost 100 more per tire, have less total tread depth 9/32 vs 10/32
Yep, that's the way it looks to me. I don't like Michelin's gimmick of trying to sell less tread depth.
I bought a set of DWS06+ for my high horsepowered Fusion Sport AWD this spring. Love them and hope to see if they actually work as well as you say in the occasional snowfalls that we get get here in lower Michigan. Regardless, as they are already in my garage from previous seasons, I still will be swapping them out for the winters X-Ice Xi3 on 18" rims in December. I do drive up to snow country in Northern Michigan multiple times in the winter.
Sounds like you have a nice combination of tires there :D
Just bought the DWS06+ last week (third set of DWS06 tires) for my Cadillac. Lower Michigan as well, couldn’t justify winter tires as I don’t feel it snows enough where I’m at and have always been happy with the DWS06 in the winter.
How did they end up doing for you in some snow?
bro you’ve got the best job i swear
I just replaced my bmw x3 RFTs with Continental Extreme Contact DSW 06 Plus. The ride is amazing, as I expected. Every new vehicle I’ve purchased over the past 15 years, I drove to Discount Tire the next day and put Continentals on it. Cannot match the ride as well as amazing handling. I’ve even taken off new Michelins and still got a better ride.
I had to get rid of brand new Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus3 tires because they rode hard as a rock with my Buick Enclave and replaced them with Continental CrossContact LX 25, which ride noticeably better and quieter.
I run DWS06+ on my 2016 Subaru STI and my 2002 Lexus is300 with a 1jzgte vvti for daily stuff, absolutely love them they do so well with both AWD and RWD cars in my experience. Both cars put down roughly 330hp and I can safely commute and also hookup some power for fun if I want to. Will never run another tire for daily applications. I've auto-x'd on my STI aired down to 30psi with them too and they did really well and I keep them up front when drifting in my lexus for control and air them down to 25psi and swap to some cheapies in the rears for track days.
245/40/18 on the sti
215/45/17 on Lexus
wow this video is exactly what i was hoping for! was looking to buy the 06+ to put on my RX7 but haven't seen a lot of comparisons with them yet. my choice has been reassured as the snow performance isnt relevant to me, and from your description of the subtle differences in the wet and dry i'd rather have the continental
Glad I could help! (and sweet car)
how do they do in high speed cornering ?
Threw some RE980AS+ on my Giulia and love them! I live in CA and don’t track her since she’s my DD, but I need the “All Season” portion to work well since I like taking road trips with my family in different climates and temps
I mainly went with it though because i couldn’t find anywhere that had Michelin PSAS4s available to order or in stock
This is the review I have been waiting for so long! 👍
Hope you like it!
Seeing this makes me glad that I stuck with my all season 4 tires from Michelin. Michelin has literally made a freak of nature tire. I think when mine wear out, I'll put on a new set of PS AS4. That is, unless a PS AS4+ or PS AS4s, appears in the interim.
I currently run the AS4 and they're really convincing on the dry. At least in spring. In the summer I'll switch to a set of PS5 with my other set of wheel but I was thinking, perhaps I could sell the latter and take the Michelin all season. But I see you want to move to AS4... Do you get more snow than warmer temperatures? How is wear btw on these?
@@spolo123 I have had them 2 years 4 months, 12k miles.
Less than 1/32 of an inch has worn away. But I also rotate every 3k miles. They're pretty good in snow less than about 8-10 inches so long as you're vigilant.
Had michelins and bridgestones, just got me a set of DWS06+ and they are my new go to tire.
Better than pilot sports? Dang
Awesome video! You have become my go to expert for deciding which tires to buy. In the past I have relied on the testing done by a
certain well known retailer but have become a bit suspicious of their results after buying the tires they recommend. I have started to wonder if they have certain tires they want to sell. No idea if this is factual, just speculating. For example, comparing the same tires you did in this test, they gave the Continental the edge in comfort over the Michelin AS4 which is the opposite of your experience. Anyway, It appears to me that your tests are very well done, real life unbiased tests which I really appreciate! Thanks!
Excellent review, but I think as part of the snow test, you should add something like a hill climb. Drifting on a snow track doesn't show anything. The point with the snow test is not to show a lack of traction, rather the amount of traction. It's analogous to how much slower a car is drifting on a dry track. It's fun, but what's the point when traction and adhesion are the points?
Interesting input. My friends dad has a hard time getting home in the winter because he lives on a steep hill. A hill test would be great
Haven't started the video yet but I just put DWS06+ on my Subaru. Hope I made the right choice.
Finished the video...."I have these on my car" that's all I needed to hear :)
:D let me know how you get on with them!
I wish you would've reported on tire rolling resistance and durability. Those are also important factors to consider when choosing a tire.
I sold tires for years. I love my Bridgestone WS90. I have a 2018 Ford Fusion Sport with AWD and well over 300 Hp. These tires make this car the safest sleeper on the road.
Kimi Raikkonen + Michelin tyres = Unstoppable.
I love watching your videos man, i’m not a car enthusiast, but i love driving. When i bumped into your videos, i started gaining knowledge and interest in vehicle parts and etc.
And btw, yes. Bridgestone has been my go to tire, it is my preferred brand as i haven’t encountered any problems with it in my HT and AT tires on my truck. It is quite sturdy and durable and it is great in Highway and Wet Roads. As the other preferred other brands for off road, i like my Bridgestone as i was never stuck nor punctured.
Thanks man!
MICHELIN pilot sport all season 4 remains the KING of overall tire performance
You’ve had dws06 and as4?
I am on the 4th set of Conti DWS06 in Northeast USA. Best all season tire period! My other vehicles have them also.
Dude... How did I not know about this channel?! 🔥
Man, I wish I could drive like you plus awesome reviews.
Snow makes drivers look good
Recently had a track day with the Pirelli P Zero all Season Plus tires on my Boss302. Grip was marginal at best, especially after running a few laps. Definitely will be looking for an Ultra High Performance summer/track tire for my next track day.
Ohhh... you finally making me happy by using right wheel drive premium car (or was it AWD?) car on premium tyres test, that sorts of cars is where such tyres are fitted, not on Kias or Golfs.
Your reviews are great, I always enjoy watching..
I feel that price should be mentioned in this review as the conti’s are generally much cheaper than michelins in the same size. This can give conti an edge for a lot of buyers given how close they perform to the Michelins.
I find it difficult to mention price without including a wear test, as a cheaper tyre is only better value if it wears as well as the more expensive one
@@tyrereviews in the most case did the Michelin last longuer than the Continental...
Great review. The only thing missing was a comparison of road noise in the car, with the different tires. Also a comparison of noise at different tire life stages, although that might not be practical. I have read comments about tires that were quiet till about half life and then became noisy. With less insulation because of emphasis on reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency, tire noise is becoming more of an issue.
I'm happy with 2nd hand retreads. It's so different in the 3rd world. Greeting from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I always go for Bridgestone got them on my c220
Perfect timing mate! I’m about to order a Set and had 3 out of the 4 tires you reviewed on my list!
Cheers
What did you decide?
@@tyrereviews the conti’s seem to be match @$1300 installed for 255 35 18’s
Bought the Pirellis a while back because they were significantly cheaper than the others. Would like if you could do noise tests. The Pirelli is very quiet, wondering for the others.
I have them on my Mustang and the car is far louder than the tires. :) It all is based on what you want. With a car like mine, it's never "quiet" and so noise is literally a 0/0 score - not a factor. On my son's SUV.. That thing is extremely quiet inside and so any tire noise would probably be noticed. Also, there's your attention. Being manual with a lot of power, my car requires 80% of my attention to drive or it will happily wrap itself around a tree while my son's SUV is 1 finger easy to drive. Again - he probably has the mental space to listen FOR things like tire noise. :)
Wish this review came out a week ago before I spent $1400! That said I bought the RE980+ and am happy thus far. I'm looking forward to seeing how well they perform in the snow. If I had to do it over again, after this video, I would have gotten the Michelins.
You'll be impressed in the snow for sure!
You are the best! If you quit... there is no one else. Thank you!
Thanks for the video!
If it helps with anyone's decision on which tire to get, I have the Michelins on a camaro and they are phenomenal but they do make a huge amount of road noise.
casual one handed drifting 😎
After mad research I purchased the Continental extreme contact dwso6 plus , For my 22 inch rims. 265/35/22. I have RWD. They are great in the rain. I do not drive in the snow. Because in NyC its just chaos on the road, aka traffic and they do not plow every street. Oh and they are very quiet compared to my atturo 800 I had before.
going from Bridgestone run flats to DWS 06 + this week for my 18' M550i.
update got them ! love them !
Usually M550s come with the DWS tires ( in Canada anyways)
Would be interseting to see a comparision between the pilot alpin 5 and the pilot AS4. I am not quiet sure which is the better winter tire in a climate where snow is rather a rarity
AS4. Sadly both aren't always offered in the same regions.
This is the perfect video for me at the moment as I'm looking to replace the tires on my car by the end of the year. I was torn between these exact models of Michelin and Bridgestone and it's nice to see a direct comparison between both. As far as I can tell, they're both very good tires. The price difference between both full sets is about $100 so I might save a bit and go for Bridgestone.
Great to see the updates!!
Ordered the Continental DWS 06+ last week for my '17 Jaguar XF 2L Diesel. Glad to know I made a good choice, although it wasn't done blind. I will let you know how they work out- getting them put on in a day or two. Cheers and thanks for the comprehensive reviews!
So how did they work out lol
@@oscarm.4078 No complaints, quiet on highway, good ride. I would purchase again.
Just got the Continentals, they are fantastic.
I live in Calgary, AB which is 1 hour east of the Canadian Rockies. Now I do have dedicated winter tyres it can and get quite cold and snow in any month. Of course spring and summer snow does not stay long the mornings can be chilly. Thus the Bridgestone are by far the best option. Just got a set for my Mk 8 GTI performance. I did have the Hankook Evo UHP summer which were great but too many days where (due to the weather) they did not perform that well. Thus the 980+ are what I just went with.
Пробывал всесезонку Гудеар и Конти -это как в осенних туфлях зимой и летом !
My golf R came with continental contisportcontact 5p summer tires. I run the Michelin pilot sport AS4.
I feel like summer tires are only useful if you’re taking your car to a track. It’d be different if they were cheaper, but considering the fact that they’re more expensive and wear much faster, it’s not really worth the cost. Even on the canyon roads out here in CA, the UHP AS are very good.
Immediately swapped the stock Bridgestone Turanza EL440 on my Mazda3 AWD for Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and they have been very impressive in the dry and especially the wet. These are like dedicated rain tires. Heavy rain and standing water no issue at all. I live in Southern California so I rarely get rain and never snow. In the dry they’re stable and grippy, also quiet. I was going to get the Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 but they were significantly more expensive.
Hey, I have 22 mazda 3 turbo that have the same tires as well. I do live in Southern California too. Did you sell your Bridgestone? And for how much?
@@r.r.3073 Put them on my girlfriend’s Mazda3. She needed new tires.
@@mindspinn311 *Certainly your heart was in the right place but those EL440s are really crap. Of course, better than nothing.Cheers!*
There are so many excellent tire manufacturers in the world, offering products with nearly identical performance for the same purpose. Whether it's sports, all-season, winter, or fuel-efficient tires, the differences between them are often marginal and hard to rank. However, I always choose Michelin for any purpose, and I am willing to pay the extra cost. Even when the tread is almost worn out and road noise becomes noticeable, Michelin maintains its performance until the very end.
Some competitors might beat Michelin in "brand-new tire" comparison tests. But what about after 40,000 miles of use? After purchasing a new car and experiencing other brands through the stock tires, I’ve come to realize there are indeed "better-performing" tires in certain aspects. However, as a tire that lasts and delivers consistent performance until the very end, Michelin has earned my trust and ensured my safety.
This is why I will continue to choose Michelin in the future.
I don't deal with snow but just installed a set of Bridgestones on my Lexus LS430. I think it's the perfect tire for that car, very comfortable and quiet compared to the previous two sets of Michelins I had prior.
Only downside is more noticable rolling resistance for sure.
I am currently looking to replace my ls430 tires .
How are those working out for you ?
I previously had Michelin and currently Pirelli .
I am looking for quietest Tire available
Hmm, due to my wife reporting hydroplaning in the rain, I've been researching tires for our 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan and pretty much settled on the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus. And, considering that we almost never get snow here in east Texas, and based on your testing, it looks like that tire may be the winner.
Where I live, there is no snow. So in my 34 years of driving experience, Bridgestone Potenza is the best followed by Pirelli and Michelin last. Haven’t tried the Continental.