MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model Race King Protection 2015Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
Year 20152014
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 010054611600256.01
EAN
TPI 4/240127
Compound Black ChiliPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 645 grams535 grams
Min Air Pressure 35 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.20
27.5x2.20
26x2.20
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.25
26x2.10
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Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014
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Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014
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Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King Protection 2015Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
Specified Weight 645 grams535 grams
Measured Weight 629 grams534 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm55 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.3 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.75 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 Protection 2015Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
Spin Up Video No VideoNo Video
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
17.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00528
17.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00531
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
18.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00564
19.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00582
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 Protection 2015Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 45 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 1.75 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 Protection 2015Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.3 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 Protection 2015Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Race King Protection 2015 *
* Grip test data not available
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