82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
11 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter 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.
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82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter and Pirelli Angel ST are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter is stronger on dry. Pirelli Angel ST is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
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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
Score (0–100)
Pilot Power 3 Scooter leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Power 3 Scooter leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 82 |
| Dry | 94 | 84 |
| Wet | 85 | 83 |
| Comfort | 78 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 78 |
| Handling | 80 | 81 |
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82
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter tire is widely regarded as a high-quality, reliable option that inspires confidence in safety and performance. While users generally praise its grip and longevity on highways and major roads, some riders note that its handling characteristics can be sensitive to road imperfections on secondary routes.
Pros
- Excellent grip levels that exceed the performance requirements of most scooters
- High perceived safety and reliability
- Strong performance on motorways and A-roads
- Consistent quality across multiple repeat purchases
Cons
- Increased noise levels as the tire reaches higher mileage
- Sensitivity to road surface irregularities like overbanding and undulations
- Performance degradation on poor-quality urban surfaces
- Ride comfort may diminish as the tire ages
Observations
- The tire is specifically noted for its suitability on 'superscooters' used for inter-city commuting.
- Users report that the tire's handling profile is optimized for higher-speed motorway travel rather than technical country roads.
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 · Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter | B · Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Michelin
82
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter and Pirelli Angel ST are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter is stronger on dry. Pirelli Angel ST is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Angel ST scores 89 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter scores 94 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Angel ST scores 78 vs 74 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter
Tire B · Pirelli Angel ST
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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.