MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Performance 2015 vs
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Contents
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 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Part Number | 0150036 | 11600657 |
| 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 (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| 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 |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Performance | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 11 | 8 |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 3 | 6 |
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 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |