Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Sport Contact II 2016 vs
Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite) 2021 vs
Vittoria Randonneur 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Sport Contact II *
- Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite)
- Vittoria Randonneur *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Panaracer | Vittoria |
| Model | Sport Contact II | Pasela PT (ProTite) | Randonneur |
| Year | 2016 | 2021 | 2015 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | Med | High | Med |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0101015 | RF738-LX-18PT2 | 111.3R2.26.37.111TG |
| TPI | 3/180 | - | 30 |
| Compound | - | ||
| Bead | Wire | Folding | Wire |
| ETRTO | 37-622 | 38-622 | 37-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 37 | 38 | 37 |
| Specified Weight | 520 grams | 420 grams | 570 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 75 psi | 45 psi | psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 90 psi | 90 psi | 70 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 42-622 (28x1.60) 37-622 (28x1.40) 32-622 (28x1.25) 28-622 (28x1.10) 50-559 (26x2.00) 42-559 (26x1.60) 32-559 (26x1.25) 28-406 (20x1.10) | 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) | 37-622 (28x1.40) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Sport Contact II | Pasela PT (ProTite) | Randonneur |
| Specified Weight | 520 grams | 420 grams | 570 grams |
| Measured Weight | 479 grams | 408 grams | 598 grams |
| Measured Width Casing | 36 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) | 33 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 34 mm (un-round) | 34 mm (un-round) | 33 mm (un-round) |
| Tread Depth | 0.5 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 4.2 mm | 3.6 mm | 5.7 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members 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 | Sport Contact II | Pasela PT (ProTite) | Randonneur |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube | No Video |
| Inner Tube | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) |
| Rolling Resistance 90 PSI / 6 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | No Data |
| Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
18.9 Watts CRR: 0.00567 | 18.9 Watts CRR: 0.00567 | 29.0 Watts CRR: 0.00869 |
| Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
20.6 Watts CRR: 0.00618 | 20.6 Watts CRR: 0.00618 | 32.4 Watts CRR: 0.00971 |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 30 PSI / 2 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | Members 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Sport Contact II | Pasela PT (ProTite) | Randonneur |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 76 Points | 76 Points | 150 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 4.2 mm | 3.6 mm | 5.7 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Sport Contact II | Pasela PT (ProTite) | Randonneur |
| Wet Grip Average | No Data | 63 Points | No Data |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm |
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Sport Contact II | Pasela PT (ProTite) | Randonneur |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Continental Sport Contact II *
- Panaracer Pasela PT (ProTite)
- Vittoria Randonneur *
* 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