MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019 vs
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019

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
  • Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
  • Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
  • Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR
* 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 MaxxisMaxxisMaxxis
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRAspen EXO TRRekon Race EXO TR
Year 201620192019
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km0 km
Price Range HighHighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number TB96742100ETB96895500ETB00046300
EAN 47177840327194717784033389
TPI 120120120
Compound 3C MaxxSpeedDual CompoundDual Compound
Bead FoldingFoldingFolding
ETRTO 56-62257-62257-622
Size Inch 29"28"28"
Width Inch 2.202.252.25
Specified Weight 720 grams645 grams670 grams
Min Air Pressure psi psi psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi60 psi60 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.35
29x2.20
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.20
26x2.35
26x2.20
26x2.10
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.25
29x2.25
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRAspen EXO TRRekon Race EXO TR
Specified Weight 720 grams645 grams670 grams
Measured Weight 759 grams659 grams680 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 54 mm55 mm56 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm2.1 mm1.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm3.3 mm3.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.50 mm2.00 mm1.50 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers 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 Ardent Race 3C EXO TRAspen EXO TRRekon Race EXO TR
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Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
26.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00791
22.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00680
23.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00689
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00917
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
26.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00797
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 Ardent Race 3C EXO TRAspen EXO TRRekon Race EXO TR
Total Puncture Score Tread 27 Points29 Points25 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.5 mm2 mm1.5 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRAspen EXO TRRekon Race EXO TR
Wet Grip Average No Data53 Points60 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm2.1 mm1.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm3.3 mm3.5 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 Ardent Race 3C EXO TRAspen EXO TRRekon Race EXO TR
Full Review Full ReviewFull ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.0 / 53.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
  • Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
  • Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR
* 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