I believe EVO just refers to the Evolution Line which is a group of Schwalbe's higher-end tires. I believe the Thunder Burt is only offered as Evolution, where other tires are offered as Evolution or Performance line, with different versions within each category. David River Grove, IL
On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 8:21:08 AM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Yup. But my sidewall only says EVO, no Raceguard, Liteskin, or Snakeskin > designation. I would imagine each of these falls under a separate "line". > Again, adding to the confusion. > > On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:04:43 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> Mark, you have to look at the sidewall label to see the composition of >> the exact tire. They use the same box for all their tires (though usually >> each will have sticker on it that specifies the tire inside). >> >> On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 9:09 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < >> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >>> To further confuse matters, the box that my TBs came in has no mention >>> of Raceguard, Liteskin, or Snakeskin. Instead, it reads : >>> >>> *Evolution Line* >>> The best possible. >>> Highest quality materials. >>> The latest technology >>> >>> *Performance Line* >>> Excellent quality for intensive use. >>> >>> *Active Line* >>> Reliable brand quality. >>> >>> >>> On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:17:31 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> This may help or it may confuse you more ...prolly a bit of both ! >>>> https://www.schwalbetires.com/sites/all/definitions/Performance.html >>>> >>>> >>>> *RaceGuard®* >>>> This belt was developed specially with racing in mind. A synthesis of >>>> special india rubber and several layers of nylon fabric offers very >>>> effective protection against penetration punctures. There is only a >>>> minimal >>>> increase in weight and rolling resistance of these tires. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>> *SnakeSkin:* A light and flexible carcass makes the tire >>>> highly resistant to scrubbing. >>>> >>>> * LiteSkin:* Skin Tires have light, thin sidewalls. Advantages: >>>>> Weight saving and reduced rolling resistance. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> It appears the raceguard version relies on a fabric belt with the >>>> lightskin sidewalls for puncture resistance whereas the snakeskin is "A >>>> light and flexible carcass makes the tire highly resistant to scrubbing" . >>>> >>>> So that infers a completely different carcass . >>>> >>>> So Drew I'd assume a snakeskin version would be a good choice for you. >>>> >>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
