Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
45NRTH Van Helga 2016 vs
Maxxis Mammoth 2016

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Conclusion
  • 45NRTH Van Helga *
  • Maxxis Mammoth *
Performance compared to all other fat bike tires
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand 45NRTHMaxxis
Model Van HelgaMammoth
Year 20162016
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
TPI 120120
Compound Dual compound rubberDUAL
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 102-559
Size Inch 26"26"
Width Inch 4.004.00
Specified Weight 0 grams1270 grams
Min Air Pressure psi psi
Max Air Pressure 30 psi30 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x4.00
26x4.00
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45NRTH Van Helga 2016
Maxxis Mammoth 2016
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45NRTH Van Helga 2016
Maxxis Mammoth 2016
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45NRTH Van Helga 2016
Maxxis Mammoth 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Van HelgaMammoth
Specified Weight 0 grams1270 grams
Measured Weight 1229 grams1271 grams
Measured Width Casing 97 mm (un-round)97 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 98 mm98 mm
Measured Height 84 mm (un-round)80 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 5.8 mm3.0 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 6.5 mm5.5 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Carcass Thickness Center 1.85 mm2.40 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
Model Van HelgaMammoth
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (60 ml sealant)None (60 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
20 PSI / 1.4 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
16 PSI / 1.1 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
12 PSI / 0.8 Bar
35.5 Watts
CRR: 0.01064
35.2 Watts
CRR: 0.01055
Rolling Resistance
8 PSI / 0.6 Bar
43.5 Watts>
CRR: 0.01304
47.2 Watts>
CRR: 0.01415
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 Van HelgaMammoth
Total Puncture Score Tread 23 Points35 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 1.85 mm2.4 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Van HelgaMammoth
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Verdict RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 3 / 52 / 5
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  • 45NRTH Van Helga *
  • Maxxis Mammoth *
Performance compared to all other fat bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts