MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King RaceSport Tubeless 2014 vs
Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 2017

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 RaceSport Tubeless *
  • Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalVittoria
Model Race King RaceSport TubelessMezcal TNT G+ 1.0
Year 20142017
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 0100545111.3M3.32.55.611HD
EAN
TPI 3/180120
Compound Black Chili4C G+
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 540 grams690 grams
Min Air Pressure psi29 psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi58 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.20
29x2.00
27.5x2.20
26x2.20
26x2.00
29x2.35
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.10
Image 1
Continental Race King RaceSport Tubeless 2014
Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 2017
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Continental Race King RaceSport Tubeless 2014
Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 2017
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Continental Race King RaceSport Tubeless 2014
Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King RaceSport TubelessMezcal TNT G+ 1.0
Specified Weight 540 grams690 grams
Measured Weight 497 grams712 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm55 mm
Measured Height 55 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm3.8 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.70 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 RaceSport TubelessMezcal TNT G+ 1.0
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube None (60 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
16.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00486
18.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00543
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
17.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00522
20.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00603
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 RaceSport TubelessMezcal TNT G+ 1.0
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 1.7 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 RaceSport TubelessMezcal TNT G+ 1.0
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm3.8 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 RaceSport TubelessMezcal TNT G+ 1.0
Full Review Full Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Race King RaceSport Tubeless *
  • Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 *
* 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