MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 29x2.2 2016 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 29x2.25 2017 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 29x2.25 2017

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 2.2 *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25 *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25 *
* 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 MaxxisSchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2.2Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25
Year 201620172017
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km0 km
Price Range HighHighHigh
Buy At
Manufacturer Part Number TB9674210011600385.0211600492.02
EAN
TPI 12012767
Compound 3C MaxxSpeedAddix SpeedAddix Speed
Bead FoldingFoldingFolding
ETRTO 56-62257-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.252.25
Specified Weight 720 grams520 grams610 grams
Min Air Pressure psi26 psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi54 psi54 psi
Made In Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 29x2.35
29x2.20
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.20
26x2.35
26x2.20		29x2.10
29x2.25
27.5x2.25		26x2.25
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2017
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2017
Image 3
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2.2Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25
Specified Weight 720 grams520 grams610 grams
Measured Weight 759 grams556 grams674 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 54 mm55 mm55 mm
Measured Height Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tire Circumference Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm2.4 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.2 mm4.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.50 mm1.60 mm1.40 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro DataPro Data
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 TR 2.2Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Measured Width 52 mm54 mm54 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 barHigh Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar
51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar
56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 barMedium Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar
51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar
56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 barLow Air Pressure		 30.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00917
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)		18.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00543
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)		22.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00665
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar
51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar
56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 barExtra Low Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro DataPro Data
The MTB section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

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 TR 2.2Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25
Total Puncture Score Tread 27 Points22 Points22 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.5 mm1.6 mm1.4 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2.2Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25
Wet Grip Average No DataNo DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm2.4 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.2 mm4.5 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 TR 2.2Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25
Full Review Full ReviewFull ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedHighly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.0 / 55.0 / 54.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2.2 *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2.25 *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed 2.25 *
* 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