MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Performance 2015 vs
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Race King Performance
- Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Supplied by Schwalbe |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | Med | High |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 0150036 | 11600657 |
| EAN | ||
| TPI | 3/180 | 67 |
| Compound | PureGrip | PaceStar |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 660 grams | 575 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 35 psi | 26 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 55 psi | 54 psi |
| Made In | China | Indonesia |
| Available Sizes | 29 x 2.20 29 x 2.00 27.5 x 2.20 27.5 x 2.00 26 x 2.20 26 x 2.00 | 29 x 2.25 29 x 2.10 27.5 x 2.25 27.5 x 2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Specified Weight | 660 grams | 575 grams |
| Measured Weight | 669 grams | 573 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 53 mm |
| Measured Height | 54 mm | 51 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.5 mm | 3.8 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.45 mm | 0.85 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 2.45 mm | 1.40 mm |
| 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
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
22.3 Watts CRR: 0.00668 | 18.5 Watts CRR: 0.00555 |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
22.8 Watts CRR: 0.00683 | 19.3 Watts CRR: 0.00579 |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
24.2 Watts CRR: 0.00725 | 20.0 Watts CRR: 0.00600 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
26.3 Watts CRR: 0.00788 | 22.3 Watts CRR: 0.00668 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 11 Points | 8 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 3 Points | 6 Points |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Race King Performance
- Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)