MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017 vs
Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 2019
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed
- Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
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 | Vittoria |
| Model | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed | Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 |
| Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| 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 | 11600256.03 | 11A.00.016 |
| EAN | 8022530017411 | |
| TPI | 127 | 120 |
| Compound | Addix Speed | 4C G+ 2.0 |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 57-622 | 55-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 560 grams | 680 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 26 psi | psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 54 psi | psi |
| Made In | Indonesia | Thailand |
| Available Sizes | 29x2.10 29x2.25 | 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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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed | Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 |
| Specified Weight | 560 grams | 680 grams |
| Measured Weight | 587 grams | 717 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Width Tread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Height | 52 mm | 54 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.9 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.2 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.50 mm | 0.90 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.50 mm | 2.30 mm |
| 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
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| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed | Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 |
| Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
21.2 Watts CRR: 0.00635 | 23.6 Watts CRR: 0.00707 |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
21.7 Watts CRR: 0.00650 | 24.5 Watts CRR: 0.00734 |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
23.0 Watts CRR: 0.00689 | 26.5 Watts CRR: 0.00794 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
25.0 Watts CRR: 0.00749 | 30.0 Watts CRR: 0.00899 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed | Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 6 Points | 9 Points |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 5 Points | 6 Points |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed | Barzo TNT G+ 2.0 |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed
- Vittoria Barzo TNT G+ 2.0
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)