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Best test result: #7 of 7 in 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Avon Storm 3D XM vs Pirelli Angel GT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Angel GT is ahead, 69–64
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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64
Dry
Angel GT +569Why this score
Source Storm 3D XM Angel GT Reviews found online 61 70 -
62
Wet
Angel GT +1173Why this score
Source Storm 3D XM Angel GT Reviews found online 59 74 -
66
Comfort
Angel GT +470Why this score
Source Storm 3D XM Angel GT Reviews found online 63 71 -
67
Treadwear
Storm 3D XM +166Why this score
Source Storm 3D XM Angel GT Reviews found online 68 67 -
58
Handling
Angel GT +1270Why this score
Source Storm 3D XM Angel GT Reviews found online 58 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon Storm 3D XM | Pirelli Angel GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 69 |
| Dry | 64 | 69 |
| Wet | 62 | 73 |
| Comfort | 66 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 66 |
| Handling | 58 | 70 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Storm 3D XM
69
/ 100
Angel GT
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Storm 3D XM | Angel GT | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/7 · 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test | 33% #3/7 · 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test | −19.0 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Storm 3D XM
Pros
- High mileage and tread longevity
- Strong dry-weather grip and stability
- Excellent value for money compared to premium alternatives
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and lack of confidence
- Vague front-end feedback and 'squirming' sensation
- Tendency to track road grooves and imperfections
Tire B Angel GT
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in wet conditions
- Quick warm-up times
- Enhances rider confidence and offers great handling performance
Cons
- Lower than expected mileage and rapid wear reported by some users
- Front tire shoulder wear issues on heavier sport-touring bikes if the correct 'A' spec is not used
- Handling and tracking complaints on certain lighter or specific bike models compared to stock tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon Storm 3D XM | B · Pirelli Angel GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Avon Storm 3D XM
69
/ 100
Pirelli Angel GT
Winner: Pirelli Angel GT — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Angel GT scores 70 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Angel GT scores 73 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Angel GT scores 69 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Angel GT scores 70 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Avon Storm 3D XM
Tire B · Pirelli Angel GT
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.