MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisSchwalbe
Model Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Year 20192015
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 ETB9689550011600251.02
EAN 4717784032719
TPI 12067
Compound Dual CompoundPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 28"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 645 grams605 grams
Min Air Pressure psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.10
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.25
29x2.35
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.25
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Specified Weight 645 grams605 grams
Measured Weight 659 grams602 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm55 mm
Measured Height 55 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.1 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.3 mm4.0 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.00 mmNo Data
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyNo 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 Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph 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
22.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00680
17.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00519
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
19.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00585
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 Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 PointsNo Data
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 2 mmNo Data
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 Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Wet Grip Average 53 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.1 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.3 mm4.0 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 Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 55.0 / 5
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