MTB Tire Comparison:
Michelin Force XC 2017 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Michelin Force XC *
  • Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MichelinSchwalbe
Model Force XCRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Year 20172019
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 11601100
EAN 4026495843812
TPI 3x11067
Compound Gum-X3DAddix SpeedGrip
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 29"28"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 670 grams625 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
26x2.25
27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
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Michelin Force XC 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
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Michelin Force XC 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
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Michelin Force XC 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Force XCRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Specified Weight 670 grams625 grams
Measured Weight 660 grams615 grams
Measured Width Carcass 55 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 58 mm56 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)51 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.3 mm2.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 mm4.3 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 2.20 mm1.60 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 Force XCRacing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
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
28.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00860
21.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00644
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00923
23.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00713
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 Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Total Puncture Score Tread 43 Points22 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 2.2 mm1.6 mm
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 Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.3 mm2.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 mm4.3 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 Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.0 / 54.0 / 5
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  • Michelin Force XC *
  • Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts