MTB Tire Comparison:
Michelin Jet XCR 2020 vs
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017

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 Jet XCR
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar *
* 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 Jet XCRHans Dampf TrailStar
Year 20202017
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 49225611600298.02
EAN 3528704922567
TPI 3x15067
Compound Gum-X2DTrailStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62260-522
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.35
Specified Weight 600 grams850 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi23 psi
Max Air Pressure 58 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.35
27.5x2.35
26x2.35
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Michelin Jet XCR 2020
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
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Michelin Jet XCR 2020
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
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Michelin Jet XCR 2020
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Jet XCRHans Dampf TrailStar
Specified Weight 600 grams850 grams
Measured Weight 627 grams840 grams
Measured Width Carcass 56 mm (un-round)56 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 57 mm60 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 1.8 mm3.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm6.0 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 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 Jet XCRHans Dampf TrailStar
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
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
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
35.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01049
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
28.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00860
40.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01199
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 Jet XCRHans Dampf TrailStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 32 Points33 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 1.8 mm1.9 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 Jet XCRHans Dampf TrailStar
Wet Grip Average 59 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 1.8 mm3.8 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm6.0 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 Jet XCRHans Dampf TrailStar
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Verdict Not RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 2.0 / 52.0 / 5
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  • Michelin Jet XCR
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar *
* 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