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Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 vs Pirelli Angel ST — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 27 + 143 owner reviews. How we score
Angel ST is ahead, 67–46
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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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49
Dry
Angel ST +1665Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Angel ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 56 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 39 64 Battlax BT 016: 60% × 55.9 (est.) + 40% × 38.9 = 49
Angel ST: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 65
No road tests of dry for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Angel ST. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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46
Wet
Angel ST +2470Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Angel ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 52 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 37 70 Battlax BT 016: 60% × 51.9 (est.) + 40% × 36.5 = 46
Angel ST: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.9 = 70
No road tests of wet for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Angel ST. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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49
Comfort
Angel ST +1968Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Angel ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 40 67 Battlax BT 016: 40% × 62.9 (est.) + 60% × 40.3 = 49
Angel ST: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 67.4 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Angel ST. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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43
Treadwear
Angel ST +2265Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Angel ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 29 64 Battlax BT 016: 60% × 53.1 (est.) + 40% × 29 = 43
Angel ST: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 63.6 = 65
No road tests of treadwear for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Angel ST. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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42
Handling (owners)
Angel ST +2365Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Angel ST Reviews found online 42 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 46 | 67 |
| Dry | 49 | 65 |
| Wet | 46 | 70 |
| Comfort | 49 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 43 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 42 | 65 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
46
/ 100
Battlax BT 016
67
/ 100
Angel ST
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax BT 016
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and high-speed stability when tires are at operating temperature
- Predictable handling and feedback during aggressive cornering in warm weather
- Strong performance for track-day enthusiasts
Cons
- Dangerous or unpredictable traction in wet, damp, or cold conditions
- Short tread life, with many users reporting significant wear between 2,500 and 4,000 miles
- Slow warm-up time, requiring caution during the initial miles of a ride
Tire B Angel ST
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and high cornering confidence
- Reliable and predictable wet weather performance
- Light, neutral steering and overall straight-line stability
Cons
- Rear tire tends to wear out suddenly or rapidly once it passes the halfway mark
- Requires a short warm-up time (2-5 minutes) to reach optimal grip
- Shorter total mileage lifespan reported by aggressive riders or heavy commuters
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | B · Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
46
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax BT 016
67
/ 100
Pirelli Angel ST
Winner: Pirelli Angel ST — better wet, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Angel ST scores 70 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Angel ST scores 65 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Angel ST scores 65 vs 43 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Angel ST scores 68 vs 49 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 016
Tire B · Pirelli Angel ST
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Battlax BT 016 or Angel ST?
Which is better in the wet, Battlax BT 016 or Angel ST?
Pirelli Angel ST, 70 vs 46 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Battlax BT 016 or Angel ST?
Pirelli Angel ST, 65 vs 49 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Battlax BT 016 or Angel ST?
Pirelli Angel ST, 68 vs 49 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Battlax BT 016 or Angel ST?
Pirelli Angel ST, 65 vs 43 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology