Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 12 reviews
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Pirelli Angel GT vs Avon Storm 3D XM — 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 12 + 12 owner reviews. How we score
Angel GT is ahead, 71–64
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Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 12 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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71
Dry
Angel GT +665Why this score
Source Angel GT Storm 3D XM Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 72 63 Angel GT: 60% × 69.6 (est.) + 40% × 72 = 71
Storm 3D XM: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 65
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).
No road tests of dry for Storm 3D XM. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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74
Wet
Angel GT +1163Why this score
Source Angel GT Storm 3D XM Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 76 60 Angel GT: 60% × 73.5 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 74
Storm 3D XM: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60.1 = 63
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).
No road tests of wet for Storm 3D XM. 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 +664Why this score
Source Angel GT Storm 3D XM Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 71 62 Angel GT: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 70.8 = 70
Storm 3D XM: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.1 = 64
No road tests of comfort for Angel GT. 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 3D XM. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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66
Treadwear
Storm 3D XM +268Why this score
Source Angel GT Storm 3D XM Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 66 68 Angel GT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 66.4 = 66
Storm 3D XM: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 68
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 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Storm 3D XM. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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72
Handling (owners)
Angel GT +1359Why this score
Source Angel GT Storm 3D XM Reviews found online 72 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Angel GT | Avon Storm 3D XM |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 64 |
| Dry | 71 | 65 |
| Wet | 74 | 63 |
| Comfort | 70 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 59 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Angel GT
64
/ 100
Storm 3D XM
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Pirelli Angel GT finished ahead 1 times and Avon Storm 3D XM 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Angel GT | Storm 3D XM | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/7 | #7/7 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test · 190/55 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Angel GT | B · Avon Storm 3D XM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Pirelli Angel GT
64
/ 100
Avon Storm 3D XM
Winner: Pirelli Angel GT — better handling, wet and dry. Where the Avon Storm 3D XM is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Pirelli Angel GT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 12 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Avon Storm 3D XM rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 12 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Angel GT scores 72 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Angel GT scores 74 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Angel GT scores 71 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Angel GT scores 70 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli Angel GT
Tire B · Avon Storm 3D XM
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Angel GT or Storm 3D XM?
Which is better in the wet, Angel GT or Storm 3D XM?
Pirelli Angel GT, 74 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Angel GT or Storm 3D XM?
Pirelli Angel GT, 71 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Angel GT or Storm 3D XM?
Pirelli Angel GT, 70 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Angel GT or Storm 3D XM?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 68 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