MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Sport 2015 vs
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Race King Sport
- Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Maxxis |
| Model | Race King Sport | Aspen EXO TR |
| Year | 2015 | 2019 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | Low | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0100203 | ETB96895500 |
| EAN | 4717784032719 | |
| TPI | 3/84 | 120 |
| Compound | Dual Compound | |
| Bead | Wire | Folding |
| ETRTO | 55-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 28" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 750 grams | 645 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 35 psi | psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 55 psi | 60 psi |
| Made In | China | Taiwan |
| Available Sizes | 29 x 2.20 29 x 2.00 27.5 x 2.20 26 x 2.20 26 x 2.00 | 26x2.10 27.5x2.10 27.5x2.25 29x2.25 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Sport | Aspen EXO TR |
| Specified Weight | 750 grams | 645 grams |
| Measured Weight | 712 grams | 659 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Height | 54 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.1 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 2.5 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.70 mm | 0.85 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 2.15 mm | 2.00 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Sport | Aspen EXO TR |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 22.4 Watts | 22.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 23.0 Watts | 24.3 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 24.5 Watts | 26.2 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 27.0 Watts | 30.6 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00671 | 0.00680 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00689 | 0.00728 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00734 | 0.00785 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00809 | 0.00917 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Sport | Aspen EXO TR |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 6 Points | 6 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 4 Points | 5 Points |
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Race King Sport | Aspen EXO TR |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Continental Race King Sport
- Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)