Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
Panaracer Fat B Nimble 2016 vs
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 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
  • Panaracer Fat B Nimble *
  • Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar *
Performance compared to all other fat bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand PanaracerSchwalbe
Model Fat B NimbleJumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar
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 11600714
TPI 120127
Compound PaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 97-559100-559
Size Inch 26"26"
Width Inch 4.004.00
Specified Weight 1180 grams990 grams
Min Air Pressure psi5 psi
Max Air Pressure 20 psi30 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x3.00
27.5x3.50
26x4.00
26x4.80
26x4.40
26x4.00
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Panaracer Fat B Nimble 2016
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
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Panaracer Fat B Nimble 2016
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
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Panaracer Fat B Nimble 2016
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Fat B NimbleJumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar
Specified Weight 1180 grams990 grams
Measured Weight 1135 grams1079 grams
Measured Width Casing 94 mm (un-round)95 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 94 mm98 mm
Measured Height 81 mm (un-round)84 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 4.0 mm3.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.5 mm6.8 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Carcass Thickness Center 2.40 mm1.65 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
Model Fat B NimbleJumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar
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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
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
12 PSI / 0.8 Bar
38.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01139
23.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00695
Rolling Resistance
8 PSI / 0.6 Bar
47.9 Watts>
CRR: 0.01436
29.4 Watts>
CRR: 0.00881
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 Fat B NimbleJumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 37 Points23 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 2.4 mm1.65 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 Fat B NimbleJumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar
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Verdict Not RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 2 / 55 / 5
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  • Panaracer Fat B Nimble *
  • Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar *
Performance compared to all other fat bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts