Bicycle Tire Rolling Resistance Data, Charts, Reviews, and Comparisons

Welcome to Bicycle Rolling Resistance. Bicycle Rolling Resistance is a website dedicated to giving insight into the rolling resistance characteristics of bicycle tires. We own a bicycle tire rolling resistance test machine and publish the results of tire tests on this website.

Visit the section overview pages to see the full lists of tires that have been tested, or keep an eye on the homepage for the latest articles.

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Special Articles

NEW - Road Bike Special: Continental Grand Prix 5000 Comparison

Published: 2019-02-19 | Jarno Bierman

Comparison between a 23, 25, 28, and 32 mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 Read Review

picture of a Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL on a rolling resistance test machine

Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL Review

Published: 2018-12-21 | Jarno Bierman

Continental hits the jackpot on their first try Read Review

picture of a Continental Grand Prix 5000 on a rolling resistance test machine

Continental Grand Prix 5000 Review

Published: 2018-12-03 | Jarno Bierman

The next generation of Continental Grand Prix Read Review

picture of a Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR on a rolling resistance test machine

Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR Review

Published: 2018-11-09 | Jarno Bierman

A new level of puncture resistance Read Review

picture of a Maxxis Padrone Tubeless Ready on a rolling resistance test machine

Maxxis Padrone Tubeless Ready Review

Published: 2018-10-26 | Jarno Bierman

Our first Maxxis road bike test Read Review

picture of a Panaracer Race D Evo 3 on a rolling resistance test machine

Panaracer Race D Evo 3 Review

Published: 2018-08-31 | Jarno Bierman

Panaracer's most durable race tire Read Review

picture of a Panaracer Race L Evo 3 on a rolling resistance test machine

Panaracer Race L Evo 3 Review

Published: 2018-08-14 | Jarno Bierman

The Race L is the lightest tire from Panaracer Read Review

picture of a Panaracer Race A Evo 3 on a rolling resistance test machine

Panaracer Race A Evo 3 Review

Published: 2018-07-27 | Jarno Bierman

The Race A Evo 3 is the all-round choice from Panaracer Read Review

picture of a Continental Grand Prix 4000 RS on a rolling resistance test machine

Continental Grand Prix 4000 RS Review

Published: 2018-07-10 | Jarno Bierman

Slightly thinner Tour de France limited edition of the GP 4000 S II Read Review

picture of a Mavic Yksion Pro UST Tubeless on a rolling resistance test machine

Mavic Yksion Pro UST Tubeless Review

Published: 2018-04-26 | Jarno Bierman

The main tire to use on Mavic UST wheelsets Read Review

picture of a Compass Bon Jon Pass on a rolling resistance test machine

Compass Bon Jon Pass Review

Published: 2018-03-30 | Jarno Bierman

The 35 mm wide version of the "Pass" tires Read Review

picture of a Mavic Yksion Elite on a rolling resistance test machine

Mavic Yksion Elite Review

Published: 2018-03-16 | Jarno Bierman

Wondering how the tires that come with your mavic wheels perform? Read Review

picture of a Vittoria Corsa Control G+ (open) on a rolling resistance test machine

Vittoria Corsa Control G+ (open) Review

Published: 2018-02-16 | Jarno Bierman

The grippier edition of the Corsa G+ Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed Review

Published: 2018-02-06 | Jarno Bierman

The only Addix Speed tire that comes close to the old PaceStar tires Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed Review

Published: 2018-02-06 | Jarno Bierman

Reinforced version of the Addix Speed Rocket Ron Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip Review

Published: 2018-02-06 | Jarno Bierman

No difference found between the Speed and SpeedGrip compounds Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed Review

Published: 2017-11-17 | Jarno Bierman

New Addix Speed compound on TL-Easy casing Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E Addix SpeedGrip on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E Addix SpeedGrip Review

Published: 2017-11-17 | Jarno Bierman

First test of the new Addix SpeedGrip compound Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed Review

Published: 2017-11-08 | Jarno Bierman

First test of the new Addix Speed compound Read Review

picture of a Zipp Tangente Speed on a rolling resistance test machine

Zipp Tangente Speed Review

Published: 2017-10-06 | Jarno Bierman

The fastest package when paired with Zipp wheels? Read Review

picture of a Zipp Tangente Course on a rolling resistance test machine

Zipp Tangente Course Review

Published: 2017-09-30 | Jarno Bierman

Are Zipp tires a good match for Zipp wheels? Read Review

picture of a Pirelli P Zero Velo on a rolling resistance test machine

Pirelli P Zero Velo Review

Published: 2017-08-25 | Jarno Bierman

The most all-round version of the new P Zero Velo tires Read Review

picture of a Pirelli P Zero Velo TT on a rolling resistance test machine

Pirelli P Zero Velo TT Review

Published: 2017-08-25 | Jarno Bierman

If you're looking for pure speed Read Review

picture of a Pirelli P Zero Velo 4S on a rolling resistance test machine

Pirelli P Zero Velo 4S Review

Published: 2017-08-25 | Jarno Bierman

Fast all weather tire Read Review

picture of a Michelin Force AM on a rolling resistance test machine

Michelin Force AM Review

Published: 2017-08-15 | Jarno Bierman

Force AM compared to the Force XC Read Review

picture of a Michelin Force XC on a rolling resistance test machine

Michelin Force XC Review

Published: 2017-08-03 | Jarno Bierman

The most all-round XC tire in the new Michelin lineup Read Review

picture of a Clement Strada LGG on a rolling resistance test machine

Clement Strada LGG Review

Published: 2017-07-21 | Jarno Bierman

Can this old brand still compete with modern tires? Read Review

picture of a Continental Grand Prix SuperSonic on a rolling resistance test machine

Continental Grand Prix SuperSonic Review

Published: 2017-06-16 | Jarno Bierman

Is the SuperSonic faster than the TT? Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Durano Plus on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Durano Plus Review

Published: 2017-06-09 | Jarno Bierman

Durano with extra protection Read Review

picture of a Schwalbe Kojak on a rolling resistance test machine

Schwalbe Kojak Review

Published: 2017-05-19 | Jarno Bierman

Kojak looks fast, but fails to deliver Read Review

picture of a IRC Mythos XC on a rolling resistance test machine

IRC Mythos XC Review

Published: 2017-05-05 | Jarno Bierman

Can IRC compete with Schwalbe and Continental? Read Review

picture of a Vittoria Corsa Elite (tubular) on a rolling resistance test machine

Vittoria Corsa Elite (tubular) Review

Published: 2017-04-25 | Jarno Bierman

Corsa Elite for racing and training Read Review

picture of a Vittoria Bomboloni TNT on a rolling resistance test machine

Vittoria Bomboloni TNT Review

Published: 2017-04-14 | Jarno Bierman

Vittoria's entry into the fat bike category Read Review

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Road Bike Overview: Compare all tires

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MTB Overview: Compare all tires

Comparison page with a complete overview of all tires that have been reviewed by Bicycle Rolling Resistance MTB Overview

Bicycle Rolling Resistance Special Articles
Road Bike	GP 5000 23, 25, 28, 32 Comparison
Road Bike	New vs Worn Road Bike Tire
Road Bike	GP 4000S II 23, 25, 28 Comparison
Road Bike	Tubeless, Latex, Light, std Tubes
Road Bike	Tubeless Sealant Rolling Resistance
Road Bike	Panaracer R'Air Inner Tube
MTB	Tubeless vs Latex vs Butyl Tubes
Tour	Marathon 32, 37, 40, 47 Comparison
Fat Bike	Tubeless vs Inner Tubes
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Road Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Vittoria	Corsa Speed (open TLR)	7.7 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 TL	8.3 W
Vittoria	Corsa Speed (tubular)	9.1 W
Continental	Grand Prix TT	9.9 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000	10.0 W
Hutchinson	Fusion 5 Galactik TL	10.1 W
Specialized	Turbo Cotton	10.1 W
Pirelli	P Zero Velo TT	10.2 W
Continental	Grand Prix SuperSonic	10.2 W
Continental	Grand Prix 4000 RS	10.5 W
Michelin	Power Competition	10.9 W
Schwalbe	Pro One Tubeless	11.0 W
Continental	Grand Prix Force II	11.0 W
Bontrager	R4 320	11.5 W
Zipp	Tangente Speed	11.6 W
Mavic	Yksion Pro UST Tubeless	11.7 W
Continental	Grand Prix Attack II	11.7 W
Schwalbe	One Tubeless	11.8 W
Vittoria	Rubino Pro Speed	11.9 W
Continental	Grand Prix 4000S II	12.2 W
Vittoria	Corsa G+ (open)	12.2 W
Schwalbe	One V-Guard	12.3 W
Vittoria	Corsa G+ (tubular)	12.3 W
Pirelli	P Zero Velo	12.5 W
Schwalbe	Ironman Tubeless	12.9 W
Vittoria	Corsa Elite (tubular)	12.9 W
Vittoria	Open Corsa CX III	13.0 W
Hutchinson	Fusion 5 Performance TL	13.1 W
Maxxis	Padrone Tubeless Ready	13.1 W
Challenge	Strada Pro	13.4 W

Veloflex	Corsa	13.4 W
Vittoria	Rubino Pro III	13.4 W
Specialized	S-Works Turbo	13.4 W
Panaracer	Race L Evo 3	13.9 W
Continental	Grand Prix	14.0 W
Schwalbe	Ultremo ZX	14.1 W
Michelin	Pro 4 Endurance v2	14.2 W
Continental	Competition (tubular)	14.2 W
Continental	Ultra Sport II	14.3 W
Hutchinson	Fusion 5 All Season TL	14.3 W
Michelin	Power Endurance	14.5 W
Pirelli	P Zero Velo 4S	14.7 W
Vittoria	Rubino Pro G+	14.8 W
Michelin	Pro 4 Service Course	14.9 W
Mavic	Yksion Elite	15.0 W
Zipp	Tangente Course	15.3 W
Michelin	Krylion 2 Endurance	15.4 W
Pirelli	Cinturato Velo TLR	15.6 W
Vittoria	Corsa Control G+ (open)	15.6 W
Vittoria	Zaffiro Slick	15.7 W
Michelin	Lithion 2	15.9 W
Schwalbe	Pro One HT (tubular)	16.1 W
Panaracer	Race A Evo 3	16.4 W
Vittoria	Rubino Pro Control	16.9 W
Clement	Strada LGG	16.9 W
Continental	Grand Prix 4 Season	17.2 W
Michelin	Dynamic Sport	17.3 W
Panaracer	Race D Evo 3	17.4 W
Schwalbe	Durano	18.0 W
Vredestein	Fortezza Senso All Weather	18.0 W
Continental	Gatorskin	19.3 W
Schwalbe	Durano Plus	19.7 W
Michelin	Power All Season	21.3 W
Schwalbe	Lugano	21.9 W
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Mountain Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Schwalbe	Big One LiteSkin PaceStar	15.8 W
Continental	Speed King II RaceSport	19.1 W
Schwalbe	Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar	22.3 W
Continental	Race King RaceSport	22.4 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed	22.6 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar	22.7 W
Continental	Race King Protection	23.3 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar	23.9 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar	24.0 W
Vittoria	Mezcal TNT G+	24.6 W
Schwalbe	Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar	25.0 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed	25.0 W
Continental	X-King RaceSport	25.9 W
Continental	Race King Performance	26.3 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph TL-E Addix Speed	26.5 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed	26.7 W
Continental	Race King Sport	27.0 W
Schwalbe	Hans Dampf PaceStar	27.1 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip	27.2 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph Performance	27.9 W
Specialized	S-Works Fast Trak	28.0 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph TL-E Addix SpeedGrip	28.7 W
IRC	Mythos XC	30.8 W
Schwalbe	Nobby Nic Performance	30.8 W
Vittoria	Mezcal	30.9 W
Specialized	S-Works Ground Control	31.3 W
Maxxis	Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR	31.5 W
Continental	Mountain King II RaceSport	31.5 W
Maxxis	Ardent Race 3C EXO TR	35.1 W
Michelin	Force XC	35.3 W
Kenda	Small Block Eight	35.6 W
Michelin	Force AM	37.4 W
Maxxis	Ikon eXCeption Silkworm	38.2 W
Vittoria	AKA	40.7 W
Schwalbe	Hans Dampf TrailStar	44.5 W
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Touring Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Schwalbe	Marathon Almotion	17.1 W
Vittoria	Voyager Hyper	17.7 W
Compass	Bon Jon Pass	18.6 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Supreme	19.1 W
Continental	Sport Contact II	20.6 W
Schwalbe	Marathon (GreenGuard)	21.3 W
Schwalbe	Energizer Plus	21.5 W
CST	E-Series Reach	21.9 W
Continental	Top Contact II	24.2 W
Continental	Contact II	24.3 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Racer	24.6 W
Schwalbe	Kojak	24.8 W
Continental	City Ride II	25.1 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Plus	25.5 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Mondial Evo	26.7 W
Vredestein	Perfect-E	27.3 W
Continental	Top Contact Winter II	28.5 W
Vittoria	Randonneur	32.4 W
Continental	E.Contact	33.4 W
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Fat Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Schwalbe	Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar	36.9 W
Schwalbe	Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin	38.6 W
Specialized	Fast Trak Fat	43.4 W
VeeRubber	Vee 8	45.8 W
Surly	Larry	48.4 W
45NRTH	Van Helga	51.0 W
45NRTH	Husker Du	51.7 W
Surly	Larry 27 TPI	53.0 W
Vittoria	Bomboloni TNT	53.9 W
Maxxis	Mammoth	54.7 W
Panaracer	Fat B Nimble	55.4 W
Kenda	Juggernaut Pro	59.2 W
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