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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ContiSport Attack vs Pirelli Angel ST — 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 ContiSport Attack

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Continental ContiSport Attack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
74
Comfort
86
Treadwear
74
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Angel ST

Summer Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Angel ST tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
11 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
83
Comfort
89
Treadwear
78
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Continental ContiSport Attack and Pirelli Angel ST are within 2 points overall. Continental ContiSport Attack is stronger on dry and handling. Pirelli Angel ST is stronger on wet, treadwear and comfort.
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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) ContiSport Attack leads by 10
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
94
B — Pirelli Angel ST
84
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackAngel ST
Tyre Reviews owners 94 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Angel ST leads by 9
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
74
B — Pirelli Angel ST
83
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackAngel ST
Tyre Reviews owners 74 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Angel ST leads by 3
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
86
B — Pirelli Angel ST
89
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackAngel ST
Tyre Reviews owners 86 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Angel ST leads by 4
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
74
B — Pirelli Angel ST
78
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackAngel ST
Tyre Reviews owners 74 78

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 10
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
91
B — Pirelli Angel ST
81
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackAngel ST
Tyre Reviews owners 91 81
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Continental ContiSport Attack vs Pirelli Angel ST: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ContiSport AttackPirelli Angel ST
Relative Score 82 82
Dry 94 84
Wet 74 83
Comfort 86 89
Treadwear 74 78
Handling 91 81

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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 ContiSport Attack

The Continental ContiSport Attack is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry-weather handling, cornering stability, and predictable feedback. While users consistently praise its track-capable grip and agility, there is a clear divide regarding longevity, with some riders experiencing rapid tread wear depending on bike weight and riding style.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering confidence
  • Fast warm-up time
  • Predictable handling characteristics
  • Strong performance on track and spirited canyon riding

Cons

  • Short tread life, particularly under aggressive use
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to dedicated touring tires
  • Potential for rapid center-tread degradation

Observations

  • Lighter motorcycles like the Suzuki SV650 report significantly better mileage (up to 12,500km front) compared to high-output sportbikes like the ZX10R.
  • Users noted that the tire's performance profile is better suited for canyon carving and track use than for high-mileage commuting.
Tire B Pirelli Angel ST

The Pirelli Angel ST is widely regarded as a dependable, versatile sport-touring tire that offers a strong balance of dry grip, stability, and longevity. While users generally praise its predictable handling and confidence-inspiring performance in varied conditions, some riders report inconsistent wear patterns and a noticeable drop-off in performance as the tire nears the end of its service life.

Pros

  • Excellent dry grip and cornering stability
  • Predictable and reliable performance in wet conditions
  • Strong longevity for sport-touring applications
  • Neutral and responsive steering characteristics

Cons

  • Rapid, sudden wear once the tire reaches the end of its tread life
  • Requires a brief warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperature
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to premium competitors
  • Potential for cupping if tire pressures are not strictly managed

Observations

  • Heavy sport-touring motorcycles, such as the Yamaha FJR1300, benefit from running higher-than-factory tire pressures to prevent cupping and improve responsiveness.
  • The rear tire performance is noted to be more stable and predictable when the motorcycle is loaded with a passenger and luggage, suggesting the carcass design favors heavier loads.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ContiSport Attack B · Pirelli Angel ST
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Pirelli

Too close to call: Continental ContiSport Attack and Pirelli Angel ST are within 2 points overall. Continental ContiSport Attack is stronger on dry and handling. Pirelli Angel ST is stronger on wet, treadwear and comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 94 vs 84 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 91 vs 81 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Angel ST scores 83 vs 74 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Angel ST scores 78 vs 74 on treadwear.

Tire A · Continental ContiSport Attack
Tire B · Pirelli Angel ST

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.