Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Top Contact Winter II 2016 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 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 Top Contact Winter II *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* 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 Top Contact Winter IIMarathon Supreme
Year 20162016
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 010071311600780
TPI 3/18067
Compound Winter compoundOneStar
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 37-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 3737
Specified Weight 470 grams440 grams
Min Air Pressure 58 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi85 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 42-622 (28x1.60)
37-622 (28x1.40)
55-559 (26x2.20)
50-559 (26x1.90) 		50-622 (28x2.00)
42-622 (28x1.60)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
50-584 (27.5x2.00)
42-584 (27.5x1.60)
50-559 (26x2.00)
42-559 (26x1.60)
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Continental Top Contact Winter II 2016
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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Continental Top Contact Winter II 2016
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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Continental Top Contact Winter II 2016
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Top Contact Winter IIMarathon Supreme
Specified Weight 470 grams440 grams
Measured Weight 468 grams431 grams
Measured Width Casing 32 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height Pro DataPro Data
Tire Circumference Pro DataPro Data
Tread Depth 2.3 mm1.6 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 5.5 mm5 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
All size measurements are taken at high air pressure on a 18 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Top Contact Winter IIMarathon Supreme
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Measured Width 32 mm35 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 77 psi/5.3 bar
33-35 = 70 psi/4.8 bar
36-38 = 63 psi/4.3 bar
39-42 = 58 psi/4.0 bar
43-46 = 54 psi/3.7 bar
47-50 = 50 psi/3.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar
33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar
36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar
39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar
43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure		 27.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00836
(66 psi / 4.6 bar)		19.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00573
(60 psi / 4.1 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar
33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar
36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar
39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar
33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar
36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar
39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar
43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
The touring bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

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 Top Contact Winter IIMarathon Supreme
Total Puncture Score Tread 119 Points99 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 5.5 mm5 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 Top Contact Winter IIMarathon Supreme
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 Top Contact Winter IIMarathon Supreme
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Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Top Contact Winter II *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* 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