Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental E.Contact 2015 vs
Schwalbe Energizer Plus 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
  • Continental E.Contact *
  • Schwalbe Energizer Plus *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand ContinentalSchwalbe
Model E.ContactEnergizer Plus
Year 20152015
Supplied By Supplied by ContinentalSupplied by Schwalbe
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedMed
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Manufacturer Part Number 010068711100312
TPI 3/18067
Compound Energizer
Bead WireWire
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 800 grams730 grams
Min Air Pressure 56 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 87 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 47-622 (28x1.75)
42-622 (28x1.60)
37-622 (28x1.40)
47-559 (26x1.75)
50-622 (28x2.00)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
47-584 (27.5x1.75)
47-559 (26x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
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Continental E.Contact 2015
Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015
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Continental E.Contact 2015
Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015
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Continental E.Contact 2015
Schwalbe Energizer Plus 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model E.ContactEnergizer Plus
Specified Weight 800 grams730 grams
Measured Weight 840 grams742 grams
Measured Width Casing 35 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 35 mm (un-round)36 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 2 mm2 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 6.6 mm7 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 E.ContactEnergizer Plus
Spin Up Video No VideoNo Video
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
29.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00887
19.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00597
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
33.4 Watts
CRR: 0.01001
21.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00644
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 E.ContactEnergizer Plus
Total Puncture Score Tread 124 Points117 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 6.6 mm7 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 E.ContactEnergizer Plus
Wet Grip Average No DataNo 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 E.ContactEnergizer Plus
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Not RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 2.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental E.Contact *
  • Schwalbe Energizer Plus *
* 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