MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Maxxis | Schwalbe |
Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
Year | 2016 | 2014 |
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 |
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Manufacturer Part Number | TB96742100 | 11600256.01 |
EAN | ||
TPI | 120 | 127 |
Compound | 3C MaxxSpeed | PaceStar |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 56-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 720 grams | 535 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 60 psi | 54 psi |
Made In | Taiwan | Indonesia |
Available Sizes | 29x2.35 29x2.20 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.20 26x2.35 26x2.20 | 29 x 2.25 29 x 2.10 27.5 x 2.25 27.5 x 2.10 26 x 2.25 26 x 2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
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Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
Specified Weight | 720 grams | 535 grams |
Measured Weight | 759 grams | 534 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 52 mm | 55 mm |
Measured Width Tread | 54 mm | 55 mm |
Measured Height | 52 mm | 53 mm |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.9 mm | 2.5 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.2 mm | 4.3 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.70 mm | Not Tested |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.50 mm | Not Tested |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
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Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 25.9 Watts | 19.1 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 27.2 Watts | 19.7 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 29.9 Watts | 21.2 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 35.1 Watts | 23.9 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00776 | 0.00573 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00815 | 0.00591 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00896 | 0.00635 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.01052 | 0.00716 |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | No Video |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 7 Points | 7 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 5 Points | 5 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 3 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
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- Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)