MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Mountain King II RaceSport 2015 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Contents
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
| Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed |
| 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 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Part Number | 0100518 | 11600256.03 |
| TPI | 3/180 | 127 |
| Compound | Black Chili | Addix Speed |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 635 grams | 560 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 26 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 54 psi |
| Made In | Germany | Indonesia |
| 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 | 29x2.10 29x2.25 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed |
| Measured Weight | 594 grams | 587 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 52 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 53 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Height | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 4.1 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.7 mm | 4.2 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.55 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.80 mm | 1.50 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 28.8 Watts | 21.2 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 28.9 Watts | 21.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 29.6 Watts | 23.0 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 31.5 Watts | 25.0 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00863 | 0.00635 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00866 | 0.00650 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00887 | 0.00689 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00944 | 0.00749 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 9 | 6 |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 6 | 5 |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Mountain King II RaceSport | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |