MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Race King Sport 2015 vs
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016

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 Sport *
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR *
* 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 ContinentalSpecialized
Model Race King SportS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Year 20152016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range LowHigh
Buy At
Manufacturer Part Number 01002030012-5007
EAN
TPI 3/84120
Compound 60a
Bead WireFolding
ETRTO 55-62258-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.30
Specified Weight 750 grams650 grams
Min Air Pressure 35 psi25 psi
Max Air Pressure 55 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.20
29x2.00
27.5x2.20
26x2.20
26x2.00
29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Continental Race King Sport 2015
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Continental Race King Sport 2015
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Continental Race King Sport 2015
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
Image 4 Not AvailableNot Available

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Race King SportS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Specified Weight 750 grams650 grams
Measured Weight 712 grams686 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm56 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.15 mm1.80 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 SportS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)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
24.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00734
23.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00710
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
27.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00809
26.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00803
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 SportS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Total Puncture Score Tread 27 Points26 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 2.15 mm1.8 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 SportS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 2.5 mm4.5 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 SportS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 53.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Continental Race King Sport *
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR *
* 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