MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012 vs
Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 *
* Grip test data not available
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Schwalbe | Vittoria |
Model | Racing Ralph Performance | Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 |
Year | 2012 | 2017 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | Used | New |
Mileage | 3000 km | 0 km |
Price Range | Med | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 111.3M3.32.55.611HD | |
EAN | ||
TPI | 67 | 120 |
Compound | ORC | 4C G+ |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 57-622 | 55-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 548 grams | 690 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 29 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 58 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 29x2.25 29x2.10 27.5x2.25 26x2.25 26x2.10 | 29x2.35 29x2.25 29x2.10 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.25 27.5x2.10 26x2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Racing Ralph Performance | Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 |
Specified Weight | 548 grams | 690 grams |
Measured Weight | 548 grams | 712 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 54 mm | 55 mm |
Measured Height | 52 mm (un-round) | 55 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 1.3 mm | 2.6 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.2 mm | 3.8 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | No Data | 1.90 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | No Data | Members 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 | ||
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Model | Racing Ralph Performance | Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 |
Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | None (40 ml sealant) |
Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
23.7 Watts CRR: 0.00710 | 18.1 Watts CRR: 0.00543 |
Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
27.9 Watts CRR: 0.00836 | 20.1 Watts CRR: 0.00603 |
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) | ||
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Model | Racing Ralph Performance | Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 |
Total Puncture Score Tread | No Data | 37 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | No Data | 1.9 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Racing Ralph Performance | Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Knob Height Center | 1.3 mm | 2.6 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.2 mm | 3.8 mm |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | ||
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Racing Ralph Performance | Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
- Vittoria Mezcal TNT G+ 1.0 *
* Grip test data not available
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