Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
VeeRubber Vee 8 2016 vs
Vittoria Bomboloni TNT 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- VeeRubber Vee 8 *
- Vittoria Bomboloni TNT *
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | ||
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Brand | VeeRubber | Vittoria |
Model | Vee 8 | Bomboloni TNT |
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 | Med | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 1Z1.3BA.32.96.111TG | |
TPI | 120 | 120 |
Compound | Dual Compound | |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 102-559 | 96-559 |
Size Inch | 26" | 26" |
Width Inch | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Specified Weight | 1390 grams | 1525 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 8 psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 20 psi | 20 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 26x4.00 | 26x4.00 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Vee 8 | Bomboloni TNT |
Specified Weight | 1390 grams | 1525 grams |
Measured Weight | 1385 grams | 1506 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 90 mm (un-round) | 95 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 90 mm | 99 mm |
Measured Height | 81 mm (un-round) | 81 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 3.3 mm | 3.1 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.6 mm | 6.5 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Carcass Thickness Center | 2.20 mm | 2.10 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 | Vee 8 | Bomboloni TNT |
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 |
29.7 Watts CRR: 0.00890 | 36.6 Watts CRR: 0.01097 |
Rolling Resistance 8 PSI / 0.6 Bar |
38.3 Watts> CRR: 0.01148 | 46.4 Watts> CRR: 0.01391 |
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 | Vee 8 | Bomboloni TNT |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 37 Points | 33 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 | 2.2 mm | 2.1 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 | Vee 8 | Bomboloni TNT |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended |
Rating | 4 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
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- VeeRubber Vee 8 *
- Vittoria Bomboloni TNT *
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts