MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019 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 Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron 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 Ray TLE Addix SpeedGripRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Year 20192017
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 1160110011600385.02
EAN 4026495843812
TPI 67127
Compound Addix SpeedGripAddix Speed
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 28"29"
Width Inch 2.252.25
Specified Weight 625 grams520 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 54 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 26x2.25
27.5x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
29x2.10
29x2.25
27.5x2.25
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Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
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Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
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Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip 2019
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed 2017
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGripRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Specified Weight 625 grams520 grams
Measured Weight 615 grams556 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 56 mm55 mm
Measured Height 51 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.6 mm2.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.3 mm4.2 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.60 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 Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGripRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
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
21.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00644
17.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00534
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
23.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00713
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 Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGripRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Total Puncture Score Tread 22 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 1.6 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 Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGripRocket 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 2.6 mm2.4 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.3 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 Ray TLE Addix SpeedGripRocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip *
  • 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