MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Vittoria Mezcal 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 *
  • Vittoria Mezcal *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisVittoria
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRMezcal
Year 20162017
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number TB96742100111.3M3.19.55.111HD
EAN
TPI 120120
Compound 3C MaxxSpeed4C G+
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 56-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 720 grams690 grams
Min Air Pressure psi29 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi58 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
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Vittoria Mezcal 2017
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Vittoria Mezcal 2017
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Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016
Vittoria Mezcal 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Ardent Race 3C EXO TRMezcal
Specified Weight 720 grams690 grams
Measured Weight 759 grams681 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 54 mm54 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm2.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.3 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.50 mm2.40 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 TRMezcal
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
26.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00791
28.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00851
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00917
30.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00926
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 TRMezcal
Total Puncture Score Tread 27 Points40 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 mm2.4 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 TRMezcal
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.9 mm2.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.3 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 TRMezcal
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Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
  • Vittoria Mezcal *
* 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