CX/Gravel Tire Comparison:
Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32 2022 vs
Continental Terra Speed TR 35 2020

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32
  • Continental Terra Speed TR 35
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalContinental
Model Speed King CX RaceSport 32Terra Speed TR 35
Year 20222020
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 01012560101693
EAN 40192387245614019238027013
TPI 3/1803/180
Compound Black ChiliBlack Chili
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 32-62235-622
Specified Weight 285 grams360 grams
Min Air Pressure psi44 psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi73 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 32-622 (700x32c)35-622 (700x35c)
40-622 (700x40c)
35-584 (650x35b)
40-584 (650x40b)
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Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32 2022
Continental Terra Speed TR 35 2020
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Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32 2022
Continental Terra Speed TR 35 2020
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Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32 2022
Continental Terra Speed TR 35 2020
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Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32 2022
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Speed King CX RaceSport 32Terra Speed TR 35
Specified Weight 285 grams360 grams
Measured Weight 285 grams378 grams
Measured Width Casing 32 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 29 mm33 mm
Measured Height 30 mm (un-round)31 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 0.5 mm1.1 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 1.5 mm1.2 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.90 mm1.90 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
All size measurements are taken at low air pressure on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Speed King CX RaceSport 32Terra Speed TR 35
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube Conti Cross28 (160 gr)None (30 ml sealant)
Measured Width 32 mm33 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar
33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar
36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar
39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar
43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
High Air Pressure
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Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar
33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar
36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar
39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar
Medium Air Pressure
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Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar
33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar
36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar
39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar
43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar
Low Air Pressure
21.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00641
(44 psi / 3.0 bar)
17.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00510
(40 psi / 2.8 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 33 psi/2.3 bar
33-35 = 30 psi/2.1 bar
36-38 = 27 psi/1.9 bar
39-42 = 25 psi/1.7 bar
43-46 = 23 psi/1.6 bar
47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar
Extra Low Air Pressure
25.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00761
(33 psi / 2.3 bar)
20.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00609
(30 psi / 2.1 bar)
The CX/Gravel section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Speed King CX RaceSport 32Terra Speed TR 35
Total Puncture Score Tread 41 Points32 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.9 mm1.9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Speed King CX RaceSport 32Terra Speed TR 35
Wet Grip Average 74 Points58 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 0.5 mm1.1 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 1.5 mm1.2 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
CX/Gravel grip test rim width = 23.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Speed King CX RaceSport 32Terra Speed TR 35
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 3.5 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Speed King CX RaceSport 32
  • Continental Terra Speed TR 35
Performance compared to all other CX/Gravel tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts