MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 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
  • Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts



Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Year 20152017
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 1160066811600385.02
EAN
TPI 67127
Compound PaceStarAddix Speed
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 710 grams520 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 54 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.60
29x2.35
29x2.25
27.5x3.00
27.5x2.80
27.5x2.60
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.25
26x2.35
26x2.25
26x2.10
29x2.10
29x2.25
27.5x2.25
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
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Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Specified Weight 710 grams520 grams
Measured Weight 731 grams556 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm55 mm
Measured Height 53 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 3.6 mm2.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.7 mm4.2 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 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 Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
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
18.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00567
17.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00534
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
20.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00615
18.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00543
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 TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Total Puncture Score Tread 28 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 1.8 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 Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 3.6 mm2.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.7 mm4.2 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 TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed *
* 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