Road Bike Tire Test: Schwalbe Durano Plus Addix 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 19.0 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 69 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 69 Points
- Conclusion: 3.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Durano Plus Addix 25
(100% is best)
The Schwalbe Durano Plus is unique as it's the only road bike tire (that we know of) that uses a thick anti-puncture layer under the tread. This thick layer adds a lot of weight which is something most people that ride expensive road bikes don't like. The advantage of the thick (but often soft) layer is a high puncture resistance as most objects that can puncture a tire simply don't have the length to reach the inner tube.
Just like most other tires in Schwalbe's lineup, the Durano Plus now makes use of their Addix compound. We already tested the Durano Plus back in 2017 (read our review) and found puncture resistance to be good but the weight and rolling resistance penalties were quite hefty. On paper, nothing much seems to have changed as the Durano Plus still uses a 67 TPI casing and the same SmartGuard anti-puncture layer that can also be found on Schwalbe's Marathon line of touring bike tires.
We're testing the 25-622 folding version of the Durano Plus with Addix compound. A folding 28-622 version is available as well. Also available are wire bead versions that are even heavier (and cheaper) and come in the 23-622, 25-622, and 28-622 sizes.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Durano Plus Addix |
| Year | 2020 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Med |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 11653966 |
| EAN | 4026495865692 |
| TPI | 67 |
| Compound | Addix |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 385 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 115 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) |
Schwalbe Durano Plus Addix 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 385 grams |
| Measured Weight | 399 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + inner tube (100 gr) |
499 grams |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 4.6 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 63 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Pro Data |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Pro Data |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
19.0 Watts CRR: 0.00570 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure (60 psi / 4.1 bar) |
Pro Data |
| The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. 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 | 69 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 12 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 4.6 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
NOTE: Grip test data is only available on tires tested after November 2018. You can find more information about our grip test here: Introducing Grip Testing
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 69 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Pro Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Schwalbe Durano Plus Addix 25
(100% is best)
Our tests indicate there are some big differences between the previous version of the Durano Plus (read our review), and the new Durano Plus with Addix compound. What is the most worrying to us is puncture resistance of the tread has decreased by 20% to just 12 points. On top of that, total thickness (which is the strong point of this tire) at the center of the tread has gone down from 4.8 mm to 4.6 mm. The sidewalls also are a bit easier to puncture although that's just a 1 point difference.
One thing to note though is we test puncture resistance with a long steel needle which is an object the Durano Plus isn't designed to handle well. Still, we see a remarkable difference between the old and new Durano which is something to keep in mind if you've used the Durano Plus for its puncture resistance qualities.
The good part about the Durano Plus with Addix compound is that it rolls a good bit faster than the older version. As puncture resistance and rolling resistance is always a trade-off, it looks like Schwalbe made the Durano Plus faster rolling by sacrificing its puncture resistance qualities.
RATING:
3.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended