Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021 vs
Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand ContinentalPanaracer
Model Grand Prix UrbanPasela PT (ProTite)
Year 20212021
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 0101575RF738-LX-18PT2
TPI 3/180-
Compound Black Chili-
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 35-62238-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3538
Specified Weight 345 grams420 grams
Min Air Pressure 65 psi45 psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi90 psi
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Available Sizes 35-622 (700x35c)23-622 (700x23c)
25-622 (700x25c)
28-622 (700x28c)
32-622 (700x32c)
35-622 (700x35c)
38-622 (700x38c)
25-630 (27x1)
28-630 (27x1-1/8)
32-630 (27x1-1/4)
32-559 (26x1.25)
37-559 (26x1.50)
42-559 (26x1.75)
42-584 (650bx42)
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Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021
Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021
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Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021
Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021
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Continental Grand Prix Urban 2021
Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Grand Prix UrbanPasela PT (ProTite)
Specified Weight 345 grams420 grams
Measured Weight 342 grams408 grams
Measured Width Casing 33 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 32 mm (un-round)34 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0.8 mm1.4 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 3.4 mm3.6 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 Grand Prix UrbanPasela PT (ProTite)
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Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
15.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00456
18.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00567
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
16.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00507
20.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00618
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
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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 Grand Prix UrbanPasela PT (ProTite)
Total Puncture Score Tread 66 Points76 Points
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Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 3.4 mm3.6 mm
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Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Grand Prix UrbanPasela PT (ProTite)
Wet Grip Average 68 Points63 Points
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Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Grand Prix UrbanPasela PT (ProTite)
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Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.7 / 53.5 / 5
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