MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015

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 *
  • Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisSchwalbe
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRThunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Year 20162015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Schwalbe
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number TB9674210011600657
EAN
TPI 12067
Compound 3C MaxxSpeedPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 56-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 720 grams575 grams
Min Air Pressure psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.35
29x2.20
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.20
26x2.35
26x2.20
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
Image 1
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Image 2
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Image 3
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Image 4 Not AvailableNot Available

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRThunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Specified Weight 720 grams575 grams
Measured Weight 759 grams573 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 54 mm53 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)51 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm1.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm3.8 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.50 mm1.40 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members 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 TRThunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo Video
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
26.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00791
16.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00495
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00917
17.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00534
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 TRThunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 27 Points29 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.5 mm1.4 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRThunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm1.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm3.8 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 TRThunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
  • Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar *
* 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