MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisSchwalbe
Model Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Year 20192023
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 ETB9689550011654029.01
EAN 47177840327194026495880275
TPI 12067
Compound Dual CompoundAddix Speed
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62260-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width Inch 2.252.35
Specified Weight 645 grams730 grams
Min Air Pressure psi23 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.10
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.35
27.5x2.25
26x2.25
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023
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Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2023
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed 2.35 2023

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Specified Weight 645 grams730 grams
Measured Weight 659 grams758 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm56 mm
Measured Height 55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.1 mm2.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.3 mm4.1 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.00 mm1.90 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 Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
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Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
22.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00680
16.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00495
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
19.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00570
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 Super Ground Addix Speed
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 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 2 mm1.9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
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Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Aspen EXO TRRacing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed
Wet Grip Average 53 Points58 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.1 mm2.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.3 mm4.1 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 Super Ground Addix Speed
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 54.5 / 5
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