MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015 vs
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Conclusion
  • Continental Race King Protection 2015 *
  • Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 *
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalVittoria
Model Race King Protection 2015Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
Year 20152019
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 010054611A.00.016
EAN 8022530017411
TPI 4/240120
Compound Black Chili4C G+ 2.0
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 645 grams680 grams
Min Air Pressure 35 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.20
27.5x2.20
26x2.20
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.35
29x2.60
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.60
26x2.10
26x2.25
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Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Continental Race King Protection 2015 2015
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King Protection 2015Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
Specified Weight 645 grams680 grams
Measured Weight 629 grams717 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm55 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.0 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.75 mm2.30 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


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Race King Protection 2015Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
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
17.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00528
23.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00689
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
18.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00564
25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
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 2015Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
Total Puncture Score Tread 45 Points37 Points
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 mm2.3 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Race King Protection 2015Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
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Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 5.0 / 54.0 / 5
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  • Continental Race King Protection 2015 *
  • Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 *
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts