Lab data rankings
All MTB tires ranked by rolling resistance, impact protection, puncture resistance, wet grip and weight – each kept separate by test rig.
Real test-rig values instead of marketing claims. Every metric gets its own ranking, kept separate by test rig – so you never compare values from different test series.
Watts on the test rig
Rolling resistance
Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
63 tires with a measured value
Score from the impact test
Impact protection
A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.
41 tires with a measured value
Force until the casing is pierced
Puncture resistance
More newtons is better – the casing withstands sharp rocks for longer.
17 tires with a measured value
Friction on wet hard surface
Wet grip measurement
More points means more compound grip on smooth surfaces.
24 tires with a measured value
Weighed, not the claimed figure
Weighed weight
Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.
64 tires with a measured value
How measurements are taken and where the numbers come from is explained under Sources & method. Our own analyses are available under What the data shows.