Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 79 · 24 reviews
Avon Storm 2 Ultra looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Michelin Road 5 vs Avon Storm 2 Ultra — 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 1 + 0 road tests and 24 + 26 owner reviews. How we score
Road 5 leads, 75–71 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 26 reviews
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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72
Dry
Level72Why this score
Source Road 5 Storm 2 Ultra Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 67 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 78 74 Road 5: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 78.2 = 72
Storm 2 Ultra: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 72
No road tests of dry for Storm 2 Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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80
Wet
Road 5 +1070Why this score
Source Road 5 Storm 2 Ultra Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 83 69 Road 5: 60% × 77.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.9 = 80
Storm 2 Ultra: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 69.4 = 70
No road tests of wet for Road 5. 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 Storm 2 Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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76
Comfort
Road 5 +571Why this score
Source Road 5 Storm 2 Ultra Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 79 72 Road 5: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76
Storm 2 Ultra: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 72.1 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Road 5. 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 Storm 2 Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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72
Treadwear
Storm 2 Ultra +274Why this score
Source Road 5 Storm 2 Ultra Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 75 78 Road 5: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
Storm 2 Ultra: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.9 = 74
No road tests of treadwear for Road 5. 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 Storm 2 Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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77
Handling (owners)
Road 5 +770Why this score
Source Road 5 Storm 2 Ultra Reviews found online 77 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Road 5 | Avon Storm 2 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 71 |
| Dry | 72 | 72 |
| Wet | 80 | 70 |
| Comfort | 76 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 70 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Road 5
71
/ 100
Storm 2 Ultra
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Road 5
Pros
- Class-leading wet weather grip and rider confidence
- Excellent tread life and durability for touring applications
- Dual-compound construction provides a balance of stability and cornering grip
Cons
- High susceptibility to punctures from road debris
- Soft carcass construction can be prone to structural damage from impacts
- Some users report a lack of feedback compared to dedicated sport tires
Tire B Storm 2 Ultra
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
- Strong dry-weather grip and stability
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Slow warm-up time in cold or damp conditions
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction for some riders
- Potential for steering wobble or vague front-end feel on specific models
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Road 5 | B · Avon Storm 2 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Michelin Road 5
71
/ 100
Avon Storm 2 Ultra
Narrow edge: Michelin Road 5 — better wet, handling and comfort. Where the Avon Storm 2 Ultra is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Road 5 scores 80 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Road 5 scores 77 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Road 5 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Road 5
Tire B · Avon Storm 2 Ultra
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Road 5 or Storm 2 Ultra?
Which is better in the wet, Road 5 or Storm 2 Ultra?
Michelin Road 5, 80 vs 70 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Road 5 or Storm 2 Ultra?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Road 5 or Storm 2 Ultra?
Michelin Road 5, 76 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Road 5 or Storm 2 Ultra?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 74 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