MTB Tire Comparison:
Michelin Force XC 2017 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MichelinSchwalbe
Model Force XCRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Year 20172015
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 11600251.02
EAN
TPI 3x11067
Compound Gum-X3DPaceStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 670 grams605 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 58 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.10
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.35
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.25
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Michelin Force XC 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
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Michelin Force XC 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
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Michelin Force XC 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Force XCRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Specified Weight 670 grams605 grams
Measured Weight 660 grams602 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 58 mm55 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.3 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 mm4.0 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.20 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 Force XCRacing 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
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Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
28.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00860
17.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00519
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00923
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 Force XCRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 43 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 2.2 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 Force XCRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.3 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 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 Force XCRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStar
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Michelin Force XC *
* Grip test data not available
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