Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015 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
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Racer *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme *
* 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 SchwalbeSchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Marathon PlusMarathon RacerMarathon Supreme
Year 201520152016
Supplied By Supplied by SchwalbeSupplied by SchwalbeBought in store
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New or Used NewNewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km0 km
Price Range HighMedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 111007691110029011600780
TPI 676767
Compound EnduranceSpeedGripOneStar
Bead WireWireFolding
ETRTO 37-62235-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"28"
Width mm 373537
Specified Weight 900 grams465 grams440 grams
Min Air Pressure 55 psi65 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 85 psi95 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 40-635 (28x1.50)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
28-622 (28x1.10)
25-622 (28x1.00)
42-590 (26x1.60)
37-590 (26x1.40)
40-584 (27.5x1.50)
50-559 (26x2.00)
47-559 (26x1.75)
40-559 (26x1.50)
35-559 (26x1.35)
47-507 (24x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
35-406 (20x1.35)
35-349 (26x1.35)
40-622 (28x1.50)
35-622 (28x1.35)
30-622 (28x1.20)
40-559 (26x1.50)
40-406 (20x1.50)
40-355 (18x1.50)
40-305 (16x1.50)
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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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 2015
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Marathon PlusMarathon RacerMarathon Supreme
Specified Weight 900 grams465 grams440 grams
Measured Weight 898 grams450 grams431 grams
Measured Width Casing 34 mm (un-round)33 mm (un-round)35 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 36 mm (un-round)32 mm (un-round)34 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 2 mm1.5 mm1.6 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 9 mm4.6 mm5 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers 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 Marathon PlusMarathon RacerMarathon Supreme
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo VideoYouTube
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
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Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
23.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00707
22.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00677
16.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00507
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
24.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00737
19.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00573
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
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Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers 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.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Marathon PlusMarathon RacerMarathon Supreme
Total Puncture Score Tread 129 Points97 Points99 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 9 mm4.6 mm5 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 Marathon PlusMarathon RacerMarathon Supreme
Wet Grip Average No DataNo DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers OnlyMembers Only
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Marathon PlusMarathon RacerMarathon Supreme
Full Review Full ReviewFull ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 53.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus *
  • Schwalbe Marathon Racer *
  • 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