Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016 vs
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin 2017

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Conclusion
  • Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar *
  • Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin *
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStarJumbo Jim SnakeSkin
Year 20162017
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 1160071411600715
TPI 127127
Compound PaceStarPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 100-559100-559
Size Inch 26"26"
Width Inch 4.004.00
Specified Weight 990 grams1090 grams
Min Air Pressure 5 psi5 psi
Max Air Pressure 30 psi30 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x4.80
26x4.40
26x4.00
26x4.80
26x4.40
26x4.00
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Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin 2017
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Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin 2017
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Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin 2017

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStarJumbo Jim SnakeSkin
Specified Weight 990 grams1090 grams
Measured Weight 1079 grams1164 grams
Measured Width Casing 95 mm (un-round)97 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 98 mm99 mm
Measured Height 84 mm (un-round)84 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 3.7 mm3.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 6.8 mm6.5 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Carcass Thickness Center 1.65 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 Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStarJumbo Jim SnakeSkin
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
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
12 PSI / 0.8 Bar
23.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00695
23.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00710
Rolling Resistance
8 PSI / 0.6 Bar
29.4 Watts>
CRR: 0.00881
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)
Model Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStarJumbo Jim SnakeSkin
Total Puncture Score Tread 23 Points27 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 1.65 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 Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStarJumbo Jim SnakeSkin
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5 / 55 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar *
  • Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin *
Performance compared to all other fat bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts