MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014 vs
Vittoria Mezcal 2017
Contents
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxxis | Vittoria |
| Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
| Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | High |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Part Number | TB96753400 | 111.3M3.19.55.111HD |
| TPI | 120 | 120 |
| Compound | Exception | 4C G+ |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 57-622 | 55-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 560 grams | 690 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 29 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 58 psi |
| Made In | Taiwan | Thailand |
| Available Sizes | 29 x 2.20 26 x 2.20 | 29x2.25 29x2.10 27.5x2.25 27.5x2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
| Measured Weight | 583 grams | 681 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 52 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 51 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Height | 53 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.9 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.8 mm | 4.3 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Not Tested | 0.60 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | Not Tested | 2.40 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 30.9 Watts | 25.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 31.4 Watts | 26.7 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 33.5 Watts | 28.4 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 38.2 Watts | 30.9 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00926 | 0.00770 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00941 | 0.00800 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.01004 | 0.00851 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.01145 | 0.00926 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 7 | 9 |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 4 | 5 |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Ikon eXCeption Silkworm | Mezcal |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Not Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |