MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental X-King RaceSport 2015 vs
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Maxxis Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR 2014
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental X-King RaceSport *
- Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
* Grip test data not available
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | |||
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Brand | Continental | Maxxis | Maxxis |
Model | X-King RaceSport | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR |
Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2014 |
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 | High | High | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0100531 | TB96742100 | TB96740000 |
EAN | |||
TPI | 3/180 | 120 | 120 |
Compound | Black Chili | 3C MaxxSpeed | 3C MaxxSpeed |
Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 55-622 | 56-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
Specified Weight | 555 grams | 720 grams | 590 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 65 psi | 60 psi | 60 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 29x2.40 29x2.20 29x2.00 27.5x2.20 27.5x2.00 26x2.40 26x2.20 26x2.00 | 29x2.35 29x2.20 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.20 26x2.35 26x2.20 | 29x2.35 29x2.20 29x2.00 26x2.20 26x2.00 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | |||
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Model | X-King RaceSport | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR |
Specified Weight | 555 grams | 720 grams | 590 grams |
Measured Weight | 564 grams | 759 grams | 581 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 53 mm (un-round) | 52 mm (un-round) | 53 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 52 mm | 54 mm | 51 mm |
Measured Height | 51 mm (un-round) | 52 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.9 mm | 2.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.0 mm | 4.2 mm | 3.8 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.80 mm | 1.50 mm | 1.70 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | |||
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Model | X-King RaceSport | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR |
Spin Up Video | No Video | YouTube | No Video |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | None (40 ml sealant) | None (40 ml sealant) |
Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
22.8 Watts CRR: 0.00683 | 26.4 Watts CRR: 0.00791 | 24.1 Watts CRR: 0.00722 |
Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
25.9 Watts CRR: 0.00776 | 30.6 Watts CRR: 0.00917 | 27.0 Watts CRR: 0.00809 |
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) | |||
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Model | X-King RaceSport | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 40 Points | 27 Points | 22 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 | 1.8 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.7 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) | |||
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Model | X-King RaceSport | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.5 mm | 2.9 mm | 2.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.0 mm | 4.2 mm | 3.8 mm |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | |||
Conclusion
Conclusion | |||
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Model | X-King RaceSport | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended | Not Recommended |
Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
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- Continental X-King RaceSport *
- Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
* Grip test data not available
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