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 | ||
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Brand | Continental | Schwalbe |
Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
Year | 2015 | 2015 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Supplied by Schwalbe |
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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
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Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
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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 |
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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 | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 22.3 Watts | 18.5 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 22.8 Watts | 19.3 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 24.2 Watts | 20.0 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 26.3 Watts | 22.3 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00668 | 0.00555 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00683 | 0.00579 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00725 | 0.00600 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00788 | 0.00668 |
Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 11 Points | 8 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 3 Points | 6 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
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- Continental Race King Performance
- Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)