MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012

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 Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix SpeedRacing Ralph Performance
Year 20172012
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewUsed
Mileage 0 km3000 km
Price Range HighMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 11600256.03
EAN
TPI 12767
Compound Addix SpeedORC
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 560 grams548 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 54 psi65 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
26x2.25
26x2.10
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix SpeedRacing Ralph Performance
Specified Weight 560 grams548 grams
Measured Weight 587 grams548 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm54 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm1.3 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm4.2 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.50 mmNo Data
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyNo Data
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 Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix SpeedRacing Ralph Performance
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo Video
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)
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
19.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00585
23.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00710
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
20.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00615
27.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00836
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 Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix SpeedRacing Ralph Performance
Total Puncture Score Tread 21 PointsNo Data
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 1.5 mmNo Data
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 Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix SpeedRacing Ralph Performance
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm1.3 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 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 Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix SpeedRacing Ralph Performance
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Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 54.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Racing Ralph 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