MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR 2016 vs
Maxxis Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR 2014 vs
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2012
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
* Grip test data not available
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxxis | Maxxis | Schwalbe |
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Nobby Nic Performance |
| Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2012 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New | Used |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km | 3000 km |
| Price Range | High | High | Med |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TB96742100 | TB96740000 | |
| EAN | |||
| TPI | 120 | 120 | 67 |
| Compound | 3C MaxxSpeed | 3C MaxxSpeed | ORC |
| Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 56-622 | 57-622 | 57-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.25 |
| Specified Weight | 720 grams | 590 grams | 600 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | psi | psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 60 psi | 60 psi | 65 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 29x2.35 29x2.20 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.20 26x2.35 26x2.20 | 29x2.35 29x2.20 29x2.00 26x2.20 26x2.00 | 29x2.35 29x2.25 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.25 26x2.35 26x2.25 26x2.10 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Nobby Nic Performance |
| Specified Weight | 720 grams | 590 grams | 600 grams |
| Measured Weight | 759 grams | 581 grams | 605 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 52 mm (un-round) | 53 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Width Tread | 54 mm | 51 mm | 55 mm |
| Measured Height | 52 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.9 mm | 2.3 mm | 3.2 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.2 mm | 3.8 mm | 5.0 mm |
| Measured Casing Thickness Center | 1.50 mm | 1.70 mm | No Data |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | No Data |
| 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 | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Nobby Nic Performance |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | No Video | No Video |
| Inner Tube | None (40 ml sealant) | None (40 ml sealant) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
| 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 |
26.4 Watts CRR: 0.00791 | 24.1 Watts CRR: 0.00722 | 27.2 Watts CRR: 0.00815 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
30.6 Watts CRR: 0.00917 | 27.0 Watts CRR: 0.00809 | 30.8 Watts CRR: 0.00923 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Nobby Nic Performance |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 27 Points | 22 Points | No Data |
| 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 | 1.5 mm | 1.7 mm | No Data |
| 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) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Nobby Nic Performance |
| 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 | 2.9 mm | 2.3 mm | 3.2 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.2 mm | 3.8 mm | 5.0 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ardent Race 3C EXO TR | Ikon 3C MaxxSpeed TLR | Nobby Nic Performance |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Maxxis Ardent Race 3C EXO TR *
* Grip test data not available
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