Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus

However, test does not tell you that DWS06 is very hard to balance and that Michelin generally always keep initial performance longer.
I have a DWS06; it is an exceptional tire. I would not buy it if it was bad tire, but I would give slight advantage to Pilot bcs. overall quality.
I agree, dws needed 3 to and one set needed 4 rebalances. My PS3+ made to 2/32 with the original balance.
 
First solid long drive impressions, as three of us: Myself, my wife and my daughter, went up to the Toronto Zoo for our anniversary. We took the 401 there, so lots of stop and go, with periods of sustained 125km/h (~78mph) and due to how awful the 401 was on the way there, took the 407 (toll) back.

Firstly, you can tell the sidewalls are much softer than the run flats on turn-in, but bite is excellent, had no problem pushing it hard on on-ramps, stuck like glue. It definitely feels less "sporty" due to this, but that's not a complaint, as it was VERY firm before.

Secondly, they are incredibly quiet, which many people mentioned in this thread. That was a huge change, and a welcome one.

Thirdly, they don't tramline like the run flats did, which I assume is because of how much softer they are. Makes driving that much more relaxed, which is also welcome on a longer drive.

Looks like the tech and the Hunter machine got the tires well balanced, as there were no vibrations or anything, regardless of speed.

So, impressions so far: Positive!
 
I am a fan of Continental - had a dedicated snow tire for one of my suvs and the dws and dws06 plus on my 911. Very comfortable ride, good in wet and light snow. Definitely not as crisp handling as a summer hp tire like Michelin pilots. Not inspiring on the track or twisties. But, I did a lot of rough California highways and trips to Colorado Rockies where a comfortable (less stiff) all season made sense.

Combined with newer Koni special active shocks/struts and suspension refresh it is an incredibly comfortable ride and can still drive when temps fall below 40 to 45 degrees w/o worries.
 
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