MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental X-King RaceSport 2015 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Conclusion
  • Continental X-King RaceSport *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar *
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model X-King RaceSportRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Year 20152015
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 010053111600385.01
EAN
TPI 3/180127
Compound Black ChiliPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 555 grams520 grams
Min Air Pressure psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi54 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
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x3.00
27.5x2.80
27.5x2.60
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.25
26x2.10
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Continental X-King RaceSport 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015
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Continental X-King RaceSport 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015
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Continental X-King RaceSport 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model X-King RaceSportRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Specified Weight 555 grams520 grams
Measured Weight 564 grams540 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 52 mm55 mm
Measured Height 51 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm4.4 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 mm1.70 mm
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 RaceSportRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Spin Up Video No VideoNo Video
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
17.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00525
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
25.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00776
18.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00546
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 RaceSportRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 40 Points31 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 mm1.7 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model X-King RaceSportRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental X-King RaceSport *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar *
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts