MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental X-King RaceSport 2015 vs
Schwalbe Hans Dampf PaceStar 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 X-King RaceSport *
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf PaceStar *
* 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 ContinentalSchwalbe
Model X-King RaceSportHans Dampf PaceStar
Year 20152017
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
Buy At
Manufacturer Part Number 010053111600362.02
EAN
TPI 3/18067
Compound Black ChiliPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62260-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.35
Specified Weight 555 grams850 grams
Min Air Pressure psi23 psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.40
29x2.20
29x2.00
27.5x2.20
27.5x2.00
26x2.40
26x2.20
26x2.00
29x2.35
27.5x2.35
26x2.35
Image 1
Continental X-King RaceSport 2015
Schwalbe Hans Dampf PaceStar 2017
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Continental X-King RaceSport 2015
Schwalbe Hans Dampf PaceStar 2017
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Continental X-King RaceSport 2015
Schwalbe Hans Dampf PaceStar 2017
Image 4 Not AvailableNot Available

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model X-King RaceSportHans Dampf PaceStar
Specified Weight 555 grams850 grams
Measured Weight 564 grams815 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)56 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 52 mm60 mm
Measured Height 51 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm3.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm5.8 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 mm1.85 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 X-King RaceSportHans Dampf PaceStar
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
22.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00683
20.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00606
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
25.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00776
22.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00677
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 X-King RaceSportHans Dampf PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 40 Points29 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 mm1.85 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 X-King RaceSportHans Dampf PaceStar
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm3.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm5.8 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 X-King RaceSportHans Dampf PaceStar
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Continental X-King RaceSport *
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf PaceStar *
* 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