MTB Tire Test: Schwalbe Wicked Will Super Race Addix SpeedGrip
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 24.2 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 32 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 71 Points
- Conclusion: 4.8 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Schwalbe Wicked Will Super Race Addix SpeedGrip
The Schwalbe Wicked Will quickly comes on the radar when you need more grip than a Rocket Ron or Racing Ray and you find a Nobby Nic or Hans Dampf too aggressive. The Wicked Will falls in between those tires, and when we look at the profile, it is a good solution for many people who want a little more grip.
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Because the Wicked Will leans more towards grip, it is not available with Schwalbe's Addix Speed compound and the fastest version of the Wicked Will comes with the Addix SpeedGrip compound. If you need even more grip, it's also available with the Addix Soft compound. This is a significant difference compared to the Rocket Ron and Racing Ray, which are not available with the Addix Soft compound.
The Wicked Will is also one of the few tires in Schwalbe's lineup that's available in the Super Race, Super Ground, or Super Trail casings. The variety of options is vast, and it seems highly unlikely that the right type of compound or casing is not available. We are impressed by Schwalbe's wide variety of options in their MTB lineup, and no other manufacturer comes close in this regard.
We tested the Wicked Will with the Super Race casing and Addix SpeedGrip compound, and in this review, we will compare it with some of Schwalbe's most popular mountain bike tires and a selection of similar tires from other brands.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Model | Wicked Will Super Race Addix SpeedGrip |
| Year | 2024 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 11654305 |
| EAN | 4026495897037 |
| TPI | 67 |
| Compound | Addix Speedgrip |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 62-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.40 |
| Specified Weight | 820 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 50 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
29x2.25 29x2.40 27.5x2.40 |
Schwalbe Wicked Will Super Race Addix SpeedGrip Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 820 grams |
| Measured Weight | 827 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 56 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Width Tread | 59 mm |
| Measured Height | 55 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.8 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.9 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) | 2.2 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 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 | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (40 ml sealant) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
22.1 Watts CRR: 0.00662 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
24.2 Watts CRR: 0.00725 |
| 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) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 32 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 71 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 2.8 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 4.9 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
- Schwalbe Wicked Will Super Race Addix SpeedGrip
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The Wicked Will does exactly what we expected from it. The rolling resistance is higher than the Racing Ray with the same Addix SpeedGrip compound, but the Wicked Will makes up for this when it comes to wet grip on both hard surfaces and off-road grip (knob height).
We are impressed by the Wicked Will. If you are used to a Racing Ray or Rocket Ron, we expect the Wicked Will to provide a noticeable improvement in grip level (we can hardly imagine ever needing more grip). A Wicked Will on the front and a Racing Ralph with Addix Speed compound on the rear is always a good compromise if you're looking for more speed.
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RATING:
4.8
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended