Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
45NRTH Husker Du 2016 vs
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- 45NRTH Husker Du *
- Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin *
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | ||
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Brand | 45NRTH | Schwalbe |
Model | Husker Du | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin |
Year | 2016 | 2017 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 11600715 | |
TPI | 120 | 127 |
Compound | PaceStar | |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 100-559 | |
Size Inch | 26" | 26" |
Width Inch | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Specified Weight | 0 grams | 1090 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 5 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 30 psi | 30 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 26x4.00 | 26x4.80 26x4.40 26x4.00 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Husker Du | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin |
Specified Weight | 0 grams | 1090 grams |
Measured Weight | 1290 grams | 1164 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 95 mm (un-round) | 97 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 90 mm | 99 mm |
Measured Height | 83 mm (un-round) | 84 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 4.3 mm | 3.4 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.3 mm | 6.5 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Carcass Thickness Center | 2.30 mm | 1.65 mm |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 16 psi / 1.1 bars on a 65 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Husker Du | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | None (60 ml sealant) | None (60 ml sealant) |
Rolling Resistance 20 PSI / 1.4 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 16 PSI / 1.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 12 PSI / 0.8 Bar |
35.1 Watts CRR: 0.01052 | 23.7 Watts CRR: 0.00710 |
Rolling Resistance 8 PSI / 0.6 Bar |
44.2 Watts> CRR: 0.01325 | 31.1 Watts> CRR: 0.00932 |
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) | ||
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Model | Husker Du | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 32 Points | 27 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.3 mm | 1.65 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Husker Du | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Not Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 2 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
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- 45NRTH Husker Du *
- Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin *
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts