MTB Tire Test: Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 23.8 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 22 Points
- Static Wet Grip: No Data
- Conclusion: 4.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
NOTE: We have a test available of a newer version of this tire: Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Ground Addix SpeedGrip 2024
The Schwalbe Racing Ray is optimized for front tire use and looks to be somewhat similar to the Schwalbe Rocket Ron that has been around for several years. Schwalbe suggests to pair the Racing Ray with the new from 2019 Racing Ralph (read review) that is optimized for use on the rear wheel. Using front/rear optimized tires seems to make sense for off-road riding as the loads applied to the front and rear tires differ greatly in most off-road use cases.
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The Racing Ray is only available with the Addix SpeedGrip compound that rolls slightly slower than the Addix Speed compound but offers more grip in return. It's also only available with the stronger SnakeSkin/TLE casing. If you want more choices in compounds and casings, the Rocket Ron still seems to be the way to go as it's available in several LiteSkin/SnakeSkin casings and Speed/SpeedGrip compounds.
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | |
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Brand | Schwalbe |
Model | Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip |
Year | 2019 |
Supplied By | Bought in store |
New or Used | New |
Mileage | 0 km |
Price Range | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
Manufacturer part number | 11601100 |
EAN | 4026495843812 |
TPI | 67 |
Compound | Addix SpeedGrip |
Bead | Folding |
ETRTO | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 28" |
Width Inch | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 625 grams |
Max Air Pressure (psi) | 54 |
Made In | Members Only |
Available Sizes |
26x2.25 27.5x2.25 29x2.10 29x2.25 |
Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements | |
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Specified Weight | 625 grams |
Measured Weight | 615 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 53 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 56 mm |
Measured Height | 51 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.6 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.3 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) | 1.6 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 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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Inner Tube |
None (40 ml sealant) (current protocol) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) (test protocol) |
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 |
21.5 Watts CRR: 0.00644 | 25.0 Watts CRR: 0.00749 |
Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
23.8 Watts CRR: 0.00713 | 28.3 Watts CRR: 0.00848 |
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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Total Puncture Score Tread | 22 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 6 Points |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.6 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results | |
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Wet Grip Average | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | No Data |
Wet Grip Edge | No Data |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.6 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.3 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
- Schwalbe Racing Ray TLE Addix SpeedGrip
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
When we compare the Racing Ray to the Rocket Ron with the same casing and compound, both tires perform very close to each other in our tests. We do see a difference between high and low air pressures with the Rocket Ron being slightly faster at lower air pressures because of its more open tread pattern. At higher air pressures the Racing Ray is slightly faster because of the center blocks being closer together.
When we look at the suggested Racing Ralph/Racing Ray front/rear pairing, we see there aren't that big of differences between these tires. The Addix SpeedGrip compound on the Racing Ralph (read review) seems to be only slightly slower rolling. When rolling resistance between these tires is so close, we also have to wonder if the difference in grip can truly be noticed in real-life.
Feel free to leave a message about your experiences with the Addix Speed and SpeedGrip compounds as they have been around for almost 2 years now. We're very curious about real-life users that have used the older PaceStar and new Addix Speed and SpeedGrip compounds.
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RATING:
4.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended