MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014
Contents
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Part Number | TB96742100 | 11600256.01 |
| 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
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
| 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 |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 7 | 7 |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 5 | 5 |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |