MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar 2014 vs
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
- Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe | Schwalbe |
| Model | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Supplied by Schwalbe |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11600256.01 | 11600657 |
| EAN | ||
| TPI | 127 | 67 |
| Compound | PaceStar | PaceStar |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 57-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 535 grams | 575 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 26 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 54 psi | 54 psi |
| Made In | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Available Sizes | 29 x 2.25 29 x 2.10 27.5 x 2.25 27.5 x 2.10 26 x 2.25 26 x 2.10 | 29 x 2.25 29 x 2.10 27.5 x 2.25 27.5 x 2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Specified Weight | 535 grams | 575 grams |
| Measured Weight | 534 grams | 573 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 55 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 55 mm | 53 mm |
| Measured Height | 53 mm | 51 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.3 mm | 3.8 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Not Tested | 0.85 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | Not Tested | 1.40 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 19.1 Watts | 18.5 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 19.7 Watts | 19.3 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 21.2 Watts | 20.0 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 23.9 Watts | 22.3 Watts |
| CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00573 | 0.00555 |
| CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00591 | 0.00579 |
| CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.00635 | 0.00600 |
| CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.00716 | 0.00668 |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 7 Points | 8 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 5 Points | 6 Points |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar | Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-R PaceStar
- Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)