MTB Tire Test: Schwalbe Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 19.4 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 24 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 59 Points
- Conclusion: 4.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed
We have known the Schwalbe Thunder Burt for many years now, and it has consistently been one of the fastest options for mountain bike tires. Over the years, we have seen many versions of this tire come and go, and this time, we will take a look at the Super Ground Addix Speed version in the 29x2.10 size, which is interesting not only for mountain bikes but also looks good on a gravel bike.
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We have previously tested the 29x2.10 size of the Super Race version (read our review) of the Thunder Burt, and we can now directly compare it with the Super Ground version in the same size. We also tested the 2.25 version of the Thunder Burt Super Ground earlier (read our review), which allows us to make another interesting comparison.
We also find it interesting to compare it with the Schwalbe Rick XC Pro (read our review), which is a tire from Schwalbe's latest "Pro" generation. We do not know if a Pro version of the Thunder Burt will come, but we would be very curious to see how it would perform. Our test results will determine whether going for the Thunder Burt at this point is still interesting or if it's better to jump to Schwalbe's latest generation of mountain bike tires.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed |
| Year | 2025 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 11600562.03 |
| EAN | 4026495879330 |
| TPI | 67 |
| Compound | Addix Speed |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 54-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.10 |
| Specified Weight | 550 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 55 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
29x2.10 29x2.25 29x2.35 27.5x2.10 |
Schwalbe Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 550 grams |
| Measured Weight | 613 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 50 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Width Tread | 51 mm |
| Measured Height | 46 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 1.4 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.5 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) | 1.7 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 | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (40 ml sealant) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
17.0 Watts CRR: 0.00510 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
19.4 Watts CRR: 0.00582 |
| 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 Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 24 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.7 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 | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 59 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 1.4 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.5 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 Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
We are not impressed with the 29x2.10 version of the Schwalbe Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed. It gets off to a bad start with a measured weight of 613 grams, while the specifications state it should be 550 grams. The rolling resistance is also much higher than that of the 2.25 Super Ground (read our review) and the 2.10 Super Race (read our review) versions of the Thunder Burt we tested earlier.
Also, when we compare the Thunder Burt with the Schwalbe Rick XC Pro (read our review), using the same Addix Speed compound, we see that the Rick XC is a better-performing tire in all respects. However, the Rick XC is not available in the narrower 2.10 size, so we imagine that if you're looking for a narrow mountain bike tire, you still end up with the Thunder Burt.
You must be lucky to get a perfect sample of the Thunder Burt. When we look at our test results and compare the Super Ground and Super Race casings, we would always choose the Super Race casing, as it simply performs better in all our tests.
Compare the Thunder Burt 29x2.10 with Super Race and Super Ground casings side-by-side on our comparison section.
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RATING:
4.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended