Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 81 · 16 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 6 in 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Pirelli Angel GT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
RoadSmart III is ahead, 77–70
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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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77
Dry
RoadSmart III +671Why this score
Source RoadSmart III Angel GT Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 83 72 -
78
Wet
RoadSmart III +771Why this score
Source RoadSmart III Angel GT Reviews found online 81 72 -
74
Comfort
RoadSmart III +470Why this score
Source RoadSmart III Angel GT Reviews found online 79 71 -
72
Treadwear
RoadSmart III +567Why this score
Source RoadSmart III Angel GT Reviews found online 77 67 -
83
Handling
RoadSmart III +1370Why this score
Source RoadSmart III Angel GT Reviews found online 83 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop RoadSmart III | Pirelli Angel GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 70 |
| Dry | 77 | 71 |
| Wet | 78 | 71 |
| Comfort | 74 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 67 |
| Handling | 83 | 70 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
RoadSmart III
70
/ 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 | RoadSmart III | Angel GT | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/6 · 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test | 33% #3/7 · 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test | +16.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A RoadSmart III
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and mileage compared to dedicated sport tires.
- Sharp, responsive steering and handling characteristics.
- Consistent and reliable grip in both dry and wet road conditions.
Cons
- Occasional reports of rear-end slippage during aggressive cornering with power input.
- Front tire wear can be uneven or faster than expected depending on suspension setup.
- Some users noted a firm ride quality due to the stiff carcass construction.
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 · Dunlop RoadSmart III | B · Pirelli Angel GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Dunlop RoadSmart III
70
/ 100
Pirelli Angel GT
Winner: Dunlop RoadSmart III — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 83 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 78 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 77 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 72 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop RoadSmart III
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.