MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012 vs
Vittoria AKA 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Vittoria AKA
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
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| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe | Vittoria |
| Model | Nobby Nic Performance | AKA |
| Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | Used | New |
| Mileage | 3000 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | Med | High |
| Buy At | ||
| Manufacturer Part Number | 111.3A9.19.56.111HD | |
| EAN | ||
| TPI | 67 | 120 |
| Compound | ORC | |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 57-622 | 56-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.20 |
| Specified Weight | 600 grams | 690 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 35 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 65 psi |
| Made In | Indonesia | Thailand |
| Available Sizes | 29 x 2.35 29 x 2.25 27.5 x 2.35 27.5 x 2.25 26 x 2.35 26 x 2.25 26 x 2.10 | 29 x 2.20 29 x 2.00 27.5 x 2.20 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Nobby Nic Performance | AKA |
| Specified Weight | 600 grams | 690 grams |
| Measured Weight | 605 grams | 685 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm | 52 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 55 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Height | 54 mm | 53 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 3.2 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 5.0 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Not Tested | 0.55 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | Not Tested | 2.40 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Nobby Nic Performance | AKA |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 24.2 Watts | 35.6 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 25.2 Watts | 36.3 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 27.2 Watts | 38.0 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 30.8 Watts | 40.7 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00725 | 0.01067 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00755 | 0.01088 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00815 | 0.01139 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00923 | 0.01220 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Nobby Nic Performance | AKA |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 12 Points | 12 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | Not Tested | 7 Points |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Nobby Nic Performance | AKA |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 1 / 5 |
| Buy At | ||
- Vittoria AKA
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
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