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Pirelli Angel ST 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 143 + 12 owner reviews. How we score

Angel ST leads, 67–64 Narrow edge

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Pirelli Angel ST
Tire APirelli

Angel ST

Summer

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 143 reviews

Avon Storm 3D XM
Tire BAvon

Storm 3D XM

Summer

± 8Provisional

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.

  1. 66

    Dry

    Angel ST +1
    65
    Why this score
    SourceAngel STStorm 3D XM
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6463

    Angel ST: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.2 = 66

    Storm 3D XM: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 65

    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 0.42).

    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).

  2. 70

    Wet

    Angel ST +7
    63
    Why this score
    SourceAngel STStorm 3D XM
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7060

    Angel ST: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.9 = 70

    Storm 3D XM: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60.1 = 63

    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).

    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).

  3. 68

    Comfort

    Angel ST +4
    64
    Why this score
    SourceAngel STStorm 3D XM
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6862

    Angel ST: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 67.5 = 68

    Storm 3D XM: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.1 = 64

    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).

    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).

  4. 65

    Treadwear

    Storm 3D XM +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceAngel STStorm 3D XM
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6468

    Angel ST: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 63.6 = 65

    Storm 3D XM: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 68

    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).

    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).

  5. 65

    Handling (owners)

    Angel ST +6
    59
    Why this score
    SourceAngel STStorm 3D XM
    Reviews found online6559
Scores at a glance
CategoryPirelli Angel STAvon Storm 3D XM
Relative Score 67 64
Dry 66 65
Wet 70 63
Comfort 68 64
Treadwear 65 68
Handling (owners) 65 59

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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± 8

Angel ST

± 8

Storm 3D XM

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Angel ST review

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
All owner themes in the Storm 3D XM review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Angel ST B · Avon Storm 3D XM
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Angel ST

Avon Storm 3D XM

Narrow edge: Pirelli Angel ST — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Avon Storm 3D XM if treadwear matters most to you. Avon Storm 3D XM rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 12 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Angel ST scores 70 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Angel ST scores 65 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Angel ST scores 68 vs 64 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Avon Storm 3D XM scores 68 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli Angel ST
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Tire B · Avon Storm 3D XM
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Angel ST or Storm 3D XM?

Which is better in the wet, Angel ST or Storm 3D XM?

Pirelli Angel ST, 70 vs 63 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Angel ST or Storm 3D XM?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 65 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Angel ST or Storm 3D XM?

Pirelli Angel ST, 68 vs 64 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Angel ST or Storm 3D XM?

Avon Storm 3D XM, 68 vs 65 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