MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Protection 2020 vs
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalVittoria
Model Race King ProtectionBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Year 20202019
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 010147311A.00.016
EAN 40192387981288022530017411
TPI 3/180120
Compound Black Chili4C G+ 2.0
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 605 grams680 grams
Min Air Pressure 44 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 58 psi psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.20
27.5x2.20
29x2.20
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 2020
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Continental Race King Protection 2020
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King ProtectionBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Specified Weight 605 grams680 grams
Measured Weight 588 grams717 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm55 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.0 mm4.0 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 mm2.30 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 ProtectionBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
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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
23.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00689
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
15.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00471
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 ProtectionBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 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 1.8 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

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Race King ProtectionBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Wet Grip Average 59 Points61 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.0 mm4.0 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 ProtectionBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 5.0 / 54.0 / 5
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