Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Sport Contact II 2016 vs
Vittoria Voyager Hyper 2016

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 Sport Contact II *
  • Vittoria Voyager Hyper *
* 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 ContinentalVittoria
Model Sport Contact IIVoyager Hyper
Year 20162016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
Buy At
Manufacturer Part Number 0101015111.3VH.20.37.111BX
TPI 3/180120
Compound Aramid 3D
Bead WireFolding
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 520 grams395 grams
Min Air Pressure 75 psi60 psi
Max Air Pressure 90 psi90 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
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)		40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
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Continental Sport Contact II 2016
Vittoria Voyager Hyper 2016
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Continental Sport Contact II 2016
Vittoria Voyager Hyper 2016
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Continental Sport Contact II 2016
Vittoria Voyager Hyper 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Sport Contact IIVoyager Hyper
Specified Weight 520 grams395 grams
Measured Weight 479 grams415 grams
Measured Width Casing 36 mm (un-round)37 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 34 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 0.5 mm0.8 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 4.2 mm3.3 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
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 IIVoyager Hyper
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar		 20.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00618		17.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00531
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar		 Pro DataPro Data
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 Sport Contact IIVoyager Hyper
Total Puncture Score Tread 76 Points60 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness 4.2 mm3.3 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Sport Contact IIVoyager Hyper
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro Data
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Sport Contact IIVoyager Hyper
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Continental Sport Contact II *
  • Vittoria Voyager Hyper *
* 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