MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015 vs
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015 vs
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015




Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Year 201520152015
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km0 km
Price Range HighHighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 1160066811600251.0211600385.01
EAN
TPI 6767127
Compound PaceStarPaceStarPaceStar
Bead FoldingFoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.252.25
Specified Weight 710 grams605 grams520 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi26 psi26 psi
Max Air Pressure 54 psi54 psi54 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.60
29x2.35
29x2.25
27.5x3.00
27.5x2.80
27.5x2.60
27.5x2.35
27.5x2.25
26x2.35
26x2.25
26x2.10
29x2.35
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.25
29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x3.00
27.5x2.80
27.5x2.60
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
26x2.25
26x2.10
Image 1
Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015
Image 2
Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015
Image 3
Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Racing Ralph TL-E PaceStar 2015
Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar 2015
Image 4 Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Specified Weight 710 grams605 grams520 grams
Measured Weight 731 grams602 grams540 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 55 mm55 mm55 mm
Measured Height 53 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 3.6 mm2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.7 mm4.0 mm4.4 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.80 mmNo Data1.70 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyNo DataMembers 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
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Spin Up Video No VideoNo VideoNo Video
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
18.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00567
17.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00519
17.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00525
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
20.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00615
19.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00585
18.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00546
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 Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Total Puncture Score Tread 28 PointsNo Data31 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.8 mmNo Data1.7 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Wet Grip Average No DataNo DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 3.6 mm2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.7 mm4.0 mm4.4 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStarRacing Ralph TL-E PaceStarRocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar
Full Review Full ReviewFull ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Nobby Nic TL-E PaceStar *
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron LiteSkin PaceStar *
* Grip test data not available
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