MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Protection 2020 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed 2019 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Race King Protection
  • Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed *
  • Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts



Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalSchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Race King ProtectionRacing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix SpeedRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Year 202020192019
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km0 km
Price Range HighHighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 01014731160109911601100
EAN 401923879812840264958437754026495843812
TPI 3/1806767
Compound Black ChiliAddix SpeedAddix SpeedGrip
Bead FoldingFoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62257-62257-622
Size Inch 29"28"28"
Width Inch 2.202.252.25
Specified Weight 605 grams625 grams625 grams
Min Air Pressure 44 psi26 psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 58 psi54 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.20
27.5x2.20
29x2.20
26x2.25
27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
26x2.25
27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King ProtectionRacing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix SpeedRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Specified Weight 605 grams625 grams625 grams
Measured Weight 588 grams609 grams615 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm56 mm56 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)51 mm (un-round)51 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.3 mm2.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.0 mm4.0 mm4.3 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 mm1.50 mm1.60 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers 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 2019 TLE Addix SpeedRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
14.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00435
20.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00606
21.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00644
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
15.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00471
22.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00674
23.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00713
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 2019 TLE Addix SpeedRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 Points20 Points22 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.8 mm1.5 mm1.6 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Race King ProtectionRacing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix SpeedRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Wet Grip Average 59 PointsNo DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.3 mm2.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.0 mm4.0 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 ProtectionRacing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix SpeedRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Full Review Full ReviewFull ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommendedRecommended
Rating 5.0 / 54.0 / 54.0 / 5
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  • Continental Race King Protection
  • Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed *
  • Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts