MTB Tire Comparison:
Kenda Small Block Eight 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
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Kenda Small Block Eight *
- Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
* Grip test data not available
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Kenda | Maxxis |
Model | Small Block Eight | 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 | High | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
Manufacturer Part Number | K1047 212509 | ETB96895500 |
EAN | 4717784032719 | |
TPI | 120 | 120 |
Compound | DTC | Dual Compound |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 54-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 28" |
Width Inch | 2.10 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 580 grams | 645 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 35 psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 80 psi | 60 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 29x2.10 | 26x2.10 27.5x2.10 27.5x2.25 29x2.25 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Small Block Eight | Aspen EXO TR |
Specified Weight | 580 grams | 645 grams |
Measured Weight | 589 grams | 659 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 50 mm (un-round) | 55 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 50 mm | 55 mm |
Measured Height | 50 mm (un-round) | 55 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.1 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.0 mm | 3.3 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.40 mm | 2.00 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members 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 | ||
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Model | Small Block Eight | Aspen EXO TR |
Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | None (40 ml sealant) |
Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
30.2 Watts CRR: 0.00905 | 22.7 Watts CRR: 0.00680 |
Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
35.6 Watts CRR: 0.01067 | 26.1 Watts CRR: 0.00782 |
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) | ||
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Model | Small Block Eight | Aspen EXO TR |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 23 Points | 29 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.4 mm | 2 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Small Block Eight | Aspen EXO TR |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | 53 Points |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.1 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.0 mm | 3.3 mm |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | ||
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Small Block Eight | Aspen EXO TR |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Not Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Kenda Small Block Eight *
- Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
* Grip test data not available
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