MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Performance 2015 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Race King Performance *
* Grip test data not available
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
Model | Race King Performance | Racing Ralph Performance |
Year | 2015 | 2012 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | Used |
Mileage | 0 km | 3000 km |
Price Range | Med | Med |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0150036 | |
EAN | ||
TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
Compound | PureGrip | ORC |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 660 grams | 548 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 35 psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 55 psi | 65 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 29x2.20 29x2.00 27.5x2.20 27.5x2.00 26x2.20 26x2.00 | 29x2.25 29x2.10 27.5x2.25 26x2.25 26x2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Race King Performance | Racing Ralph Performance |
Specified Weight | 660 grams | 548 grams |
Measured Weight | 669 grams | 548 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Height | 54 mm (un-round) | 52 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 1.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.5 mm | 4.2 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 2.45 mm | No Data |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | No Data |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Race King Performance | Racing Ralph Performance |
Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
24.2 Watts CRR: 0.00725 | 23.7 Watts CRR: 0.00710 |
Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
26.3 Watts CRR: 0.00788 | 27.9 Watts CRR: 0.00836 |
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 | Race King Performance | Racing Ralph Performance |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 50 Points | No Data |
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 | 2.45 mm | No Data |
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 |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Race King Performance | Racing Ralph Performance |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 1.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.5 mm | 4.2 mm |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | ||
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Race King Performance | Racing Ralph Performance |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Race King Performance *
* Grip test data not available
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