Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 453 reviews
“Less than 200 miles on this brand new pilot power 2ct, and I got a flat. A goddamn staple thing. What do?”
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Michelin Pilot Power 2CT vs Pirelli Angel GT — 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 453 + 12 owner reviews. How we score
Angel GT leads, 71–68 Narrow edge
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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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71
Dry
Level71Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Angel GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 72 72 Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.1 = 71
Angel GT: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.4 = 71
No road tests of dry for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Angel GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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67
Wet
Angel GT +774Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Angel GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 66 76 Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67
Angel GT: 60% × 73.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.8 = 74
No road tests of wet for Pilot Power 2CT. 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 GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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70
Comfort
Angel GT +171Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Angel GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 70 71 Pilot Power 2CT: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 70 = 70
Angel GT: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.3 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Power 2CT or Angel GT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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66
Treadwear
Level66Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Angel GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 66 66 Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 66
Angel GT: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Angel GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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63
Handling (owners)
Angel GT +972Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Angel GT Reviews found online 63 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT | Pirelli Angel GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 71 |
| Dry | 71 | 71 |
| Wet | 67 | 74 |
| Comfort | 70 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 72 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Pilot Power 2CT
71
/ 100
Angel GT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Power 2CT
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-angle cornering capability
- Fast warm-up time from cold conditions
- Excellent front-end feedback and planted feel
Cons
- Abrupt or non-progressive transition point when reaching the limit of grip
- Rear tire can kick out or lose communication under heavy acceleration
- Some riders experience reduced confidence or slickness in wet conditions
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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Riders generally view the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT as a proven, sticky sport tire offering dependable cornering grip and solid wet-weather performance at an attractive price point. While praised for street confidence and light track use, many note that modern sport-touring tires offer better tread life for heavy commuting or straight-line highway riding.
bayarearidersforum.com
·2009-08-03
“I haven't really tried anything other pressures besides the ones I mentioned. I went w/ 38/38 because I was coming off the Qualifiers which I've been running 36/36; I upped the pressure to take advantage of the softer sides of the PP2CTs, just based on "guessing". At the time, I planned to decrease pressure as needed, but I've not experienced any slips or anything so I just kept it at 38/38. I'm a believer in not trying to save tires by runing them at a higher pressure, so I would't run 38/38 if I had any issues. As for the 31/30 track pressure, I got those off the Perilli sheet at the 1st trackday w/ these tires. That pressure seems to work for me so I never experimented much. The tire wear looks very good and no issues, so I just stayed w/ those pressures. I think you are correct though in mentioning 38/38 as being high. I was surprised myself that I'm running 38/38 w/o problems. So, I'd like to suggest people go 31/30 and move up from there, maybe that's a good conservative start. (vs. trying 38/38 and moving down)”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2011-03-16
“Originally Posted By: Redline955 I've had 4 sets of Sportecs on my speed Triple. first the M1, then 2 sets of the M3's. A great tire in all conditions, but the rear would barely last 5000 miles. I have a set of the Michelin Pilot Road 2's on there, and will see how long they last. But Metzeler's are a very good tire. I had a Sprint ST 955i. The best tires I used on it were Pilot Roads. Great performance and wear. The road 2s should be even better. You did well to get 5000 miles on the back tire of a litre bike. My last back tire on my K1200S was good for 3,800km (about 2,400 miles). I'm about 4,000 kilometers into a set of Pilot Power 2CTs and they still look good. I've also got a set of pilot road 2's that are ready to be put on.”
r/motorcycles
·2017-06-15
“1mm left on Pilot Power 2CT. How much kilometers left until I change it ? Here are some views of my front tire : Just wondering how much i can get from these until a can change them without putting myself in danger. EDIT: Thank you guys for your answers and advices. I decided to change it today and kept the old one as an emergency tire in case of flat tire or anything else. I wasn't feeling confident knowing I was almost hitting the wear bar and now I know why ! The motorcycle feels very different now !”
Top themes
#cornering grip#tire longevity#track day usage#dual-compound design#price and value#wet and cold performance#tire mixing setups
Based on 51 community posts
Tire B
Pirelli Angel GT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT | B · Pirelli Angel GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
71
/ 100
Pirelli Angel GT
Narrow edge: Pirelli Angel GT — better handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Pirelli Angel GT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 12 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Angel GT scores 72 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Angel GT scores 74 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Tire B · Pirelli Angel GT
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Pilot Power 2CT or Angel GT?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Power 2CT or Angel GT?
Pirelli Angel GT, 74 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Power 2CT or Angel GT?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 71 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Power 2CT or Angel GT?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 71 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Power 2CT or Angel GT?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 66 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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