MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019 vs
Michelin Jet XCR 2020

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Conclusion
  • Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR *
  • Michelin Jet XCR *
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisMichelin
Model Rekon Race EXO TRJet XCR
Year 20192020
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 ETB00046300492256
EAN 47177840333893528704922567
TPI 1203x150
Compound Dual CompoundGum-X2D
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 28"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 670 grams600 grams
Min Air Pressure psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 60 psi58 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.2527.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
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Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019
Michelin Jet XCR 2020
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Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019
Michelin Jet XCR 2020
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Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019
Michelin Jet XCR 2020

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Rekon Race EXO TRJet XCR
Specified Weight 670 grams600 grams
Measured Weight 680 grams627 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)56 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 56 mm57 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 1.9 mm1.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.5 mm4.0 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.50 mm1.80 mm
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 Rekon Race EXO TRJet XCR
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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
23.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00689
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
26.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00797
28.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00860
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 Rekon Race EXO TRJet XCR
Total Puncture Score Tread 25 Points32 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 mm1.8 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Rekon Race EXO TRJet XCR
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Verdict RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 52.0 / 5
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  • Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR *
  • Michelin Jet XCR *
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts