MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Performance 2015 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Race King Performance *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model Race King PerformanceRacing Ralph Performance
Year 20152012
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewUsed
Mileage 0 km3000 km
Price Range MedMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 0150036
EAN
TPI 3/18067
Compound PureGripORC
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 660 grams548 grams
Min Air Pressure 35 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 55 psi65 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers 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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Continental Race King Performance 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
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Continental Race King Performance 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
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Continental Race King Performance 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King PerformanceRacing Ralph Performance
Specified Weight 660 grams548 grams
Measured Weight 669 grams548 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm54 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm1.3 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.2 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.45 mmNo Data
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyNo 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
Model Race King PerformanceRacing Ralph Performance
Spin Up Video No VideoNo Video
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers 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)
Model Race King PerformanceRacing Ralph Performance
Total Puncture Score Tread 50 PointsNo Data
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 2.45 mmNo Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Race King PerformanceRacing Ralph Performance
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm1.3 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.2 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Race King PerformanceRacing Ralph Performance
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Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 54.0 / 5
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  • Continental Race King Performance *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts