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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ContiRoad Attack vs Pirelli Angel GT — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Continental

Continental ContiRoad Attack

Summer High Performance tires

Continental ContiRoad Attack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
11 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
72
Comfort
83
Treadwear
84
Handling
79

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Angel GT

Summer Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Angel GT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
81
Comfort
83
Treadwear
79
Handling
76

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Continental ContiRoad Attack and Pirelli Angel GT are within 2 points overall. Continental ContiRoad Attack is stronger on treadwear and handling. Pirelli Angel GT is stronger on wet.
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Category breakdown

5 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiRoad Attack
83
B — Pirelli Angel GT
83
Why this score
SourceContiRoad AttackAngel GT
Tyre Reviews owners 83 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Angel GT leads by 9
A — Continental ContiRoad Attack
72
B — Pirelli Angel GT
81
Why this score
SourceContiRoad AttackAngel GT
Tyre Reviews owners 72 81

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiRoad Attack
83
B — Pirelli Angel GT
83
Why this score
SourceContiRoad AttackAngel GT
Tyre Reviews owners 83 83

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ContiRoad Attack leads by 5
A — Continental ContiRoad Attack
84
B — Pirelli Angel GT
79
Why this score
SourceContiRoad AttackAngel GT
Tyre Reviews owners 84 79

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiRoad Attack leads by 3
A — Continental ContiRoad Attack
79
B — Pirelli Angel GT
76
Why this score
SourceContiRoad AttackAngel GT
Tyre Reviews owners 79 76

Scores at a glance

Continental ContiRoad Attack vs Pirelli Angel GT: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ContiRoad AttackPirelli Angel GT
Relative Score 80 80
Dry 83 83
Wet 72 81
Comfort 83 83
Treadwear 84 79
Handling 79 76

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ContiRoad Attack

The Continental ContiRoad Attack is widely regarded as a high-performance sport-touring tire that excels in dry-weather handling and offers a unique 'cold-mould' construction that minimizes warm-up time. While the majority of users praise its agility and confidence-inspiring feedback, a minority of riders report inconsistent wet-weather performance and issues with front-end stability or cupping as the tire reaches the end of its service life.

Pros

  • Minimal warm-up time due to advanced construction technology
  • Excellent dry-weather grip and cornering agility
  • Strong longevity and consistent performance over high mileage
  • Predictable handling characteristics that inspire rider confidence

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance reported by some users
  • Potential for front-end cupping or vibration as the tire wears
  • Handling can feel overly aggressive or 'twitchy' for riders accustomed to more neutral profiles
  • Limited off-road capability, prone to sliding on loose surfaces

Observations

  • Users on heavier sport-touring machines like the ZZR noted that the tire's profile significantly quickens steering response compared to OEM alternatives.
  • Riders on dual-sport or adventure-style bikes (e.g., KTM 1190, DRZ SM) noted that while excellent on pavement, the tire is not suitable for sandy or loose off-road conditions.
Tire B Pirelli Angel GT

The Pirelli Angel GT is widely regarded as a high-performance sport-touring tire that excels in wet conditions and provides significant rider confidence. While many users praise its longevity and grip, performance can vary significantly depending on the motorcycle's weight and the specific 'A' specification requirements for heavier touring bikes.

Pros

  • Excellent wet weather performance and grip
  • High level of rider confidence and feedback
  • Strong longevity for many sport-touring applications
  • Stable handling for loaded, two-up touring

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread wear on specific motorcycle models
  • Potential for handling degradation as the front tire wears
  • Specific 'A' spec requirement is critical for heavy bikes to avoid premature shoulder wear
  • Some users report a 'flat' or 'tame' handling profile compared to stock tires

Observations

  • Heavy sport-touring motorcycles like the FJR1300 require the 'A' specification to prevent premature shoulder wear.
  • Users on lighter sport bikes report excellent performance, though some note a loss of 'lively' handling compared to stock rubber.
  • Front tire wear patterns on certain VFR models can lead to under-steering and reduced confidence as the tire reaches the end of its life.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ContiRoad Attack B · Pirelli Angel GT
CategorySummer High Performance tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Pirelli

Too close to call: Continental ContiRoad Attack and Pirelli Angel GT are within 2 points overall. Continental ContiRoad Attack is stronger on treadwear and handling. Pirelli Angel GT is stronger on wet.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Angel GT scores 81 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ContiRoad Attack scores 84 vs 79 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ContiRoad Attack scores 79 vs 76 on handling.

Tire A · Continental ContiRoad Attack
Tire B · Pirelli Angel GT

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.