Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Compass Bon Jon Pass 2018 vs
Vredestein Perfect-E 2015

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
  • Compass Bon Jon Pass
  • Vredestein Perfect-E *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand CompassVredestein
Model Bon Jon PassPerfect-E
Year 20182015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Continental
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighMed
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Manufacturer Part Number RF735TC-LX-CP
TPI -30
Compound
Bead FoldingWire
ETRTO 35-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3537
Specified Weight 355 grams660 grams
Min Air Pressure psi56 psi
Max Air Pressure 90 psi80 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 35-622 (700x35c)47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
47-559 (26x1.75)
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Compass Bon Jon Pass 2018
Vredestein Perfect-E 2015
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Compass Bon Jon Pass 2018
Vredestein Perfect-E 2015
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Compass Bon Jon Pass 2018
Vredestein Perfect-E 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Bon Jon PassPerfect-E
Specified Weight 355 grams660 grams
Measured Weight 346 grams693 grams
Measured Width Casing 35 mm (un-round)37 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 33 mm (un-round)37 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0.3 mm2.2 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 2.9 mm4.8 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 60 psi / 4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Bon Jon PassPerfect-E
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo Video
Inner Tube None (30 ml sealant)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
Members OnlyNo Data
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
14.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00426
24.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00737
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
15.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00468
27.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00818
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
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 Bon Jon PassPerfect-E
Total Puncture Score Tread 38 Points82 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 2.9 mm4.8 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 Bon Jon PassPerfect-E
Wet Grip Average 61 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Bon Jon PassPerfect-E
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 3.0 / 52.0 / 5
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  • Compass Bon Jon Pass
  • Vredestein Perfect-E *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts