MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Protection 2020 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model Race King ProtectionRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Year 20202023
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 010147311654029.01
EAN 40192387981284026495880275
TPI 3/18067
Compound Black ChiliAddix Speed
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62260-622
Size Inch 29"28"
Width Inch 2.202.35
Specified Weight 605 grams730 grams
Min Air Pressure 44 psi23 psi
Max Air Pressure 58 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.20
27.5x2.20
29x2.20
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.35
27.5x2.25
26x2.25
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2.35 2023

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King ProtectionRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Specified Weight 605 grams730 grams
Measured Weight 588 grams758 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm56 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.0 mm4.1 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 mm1.90 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
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 ProtectionRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
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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
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Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
14.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00435
16.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00495
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
15.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00471
19.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00570
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 ProtectionRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 Points29 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 1.8 mm1.9 mm
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 ProtectionRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Wet Grip Average 59 Points58 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.0 mm4.1 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 ProtectionRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 54.5 / 5
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