MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Mountain King II RaceSport 2015 vs
Michelin Force XC 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Mountain King II RaceSport
- Michelin Force XC
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Continental | Michelin |
Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Force XC |
Year | 2015 | 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 | 0100518 | |
EAN | ||
TPI | 3/180 | 3x110 |
Compound | Black Chili | Gum-X3D |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 635 grams | 670 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 26 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 58 psi |
Made In | Germany | Thailand |
Available Sizes | 29 x 2.40 29 x 2.20 27.5 x 2.40 27.5 x 2.20 26 x 2.40 26 x 2.20 | 26x2.10 27.5x2.10 27.5x2.25 29x2.10 29x2.25 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
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Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Force XC |
Specified Weight | 635 grams | 670 grams |
Measured Weight | 594 grams | 660 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 52 mm | 55 mm |
Measured Width Tread | 53 mm | 58 mm |
Measured Height | 52 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Knob Height Center | 4.1 mm | 2.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.7 mm | 5.0 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.55 mm | 0.90 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.80 mm | 2.20 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
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Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Force XC |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 28.8 Watts | 29.6 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 28.9 Watts | 30.6 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 29.6 Watts | 32.2 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 31.5 Watts | 35.3 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00863 | 0.00887 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00866 | 0.00917 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00887 | 0.00965 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00944 | 0.01058 |
Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Force XC |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 9 Points | 10 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 6 Points | 6 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Force XC |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Mountain King II RaceSport
- Michelin Force XC
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)