MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012 vs
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeVittoria
Model Nobby Nic PerformanceBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Year 20122019
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used UsedNew
Mileage 3000 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 11A.00.016
EAN 8022530017411
TPI 67120
Compound ORC4C G+ 2.0
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 600 grams680 grams
Min Air Pressure psi psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.35
29x2.25
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.25
26x2.35
26x2.25
26x2.10
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.35
29x2.60
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.60
26x2.10
26x2.25
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Nobby Nic PerformanceBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Specified Weight 600 grams680 grams
Measured Weight 605 grams717 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm55 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 3.2 mm2.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 5.0 mm4.0 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center No Data2.30 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall No DataMembers 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 Nobby Nic PerformanceBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)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
27.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00815
23.0 Watts
CRR: 0.00689
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
30.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00923
25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
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 Nobby Nic PerformanceBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Total Puncture Score Tread No Data37 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 No Data2.3 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 Nobby Nic PerformanceBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
Wet Grip Average No Data61 Points
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 3.2 mm2.9 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 Nobby Nic PerformanceBarzo TNT G+ 2.0
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Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 54.0 / 5
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