This has become my tire of choice for year round use. Yes, the Conti 4000 may be marginally faster but Im not racing. The Gatorskin ride is very poor in my opinion which is a huge limitation.
So an excellent wearing, very flat resistant, good feeling tire describes this model perfectly. Occasionally after some rain rides, Ill inspect the tire for imbedded glass. Inevitably I find some but apparently the Vectran has done its job. Ill pick the pieces out, put a spot of superglue in the hole and forget about it.
In short I love this tire!
This tire is pricey. But with 430 TPI, puncture protection, and relatively light weight, there really isn't another tire like it on the market. I roll with it on both my road bikes year-around. And I only buy it when it's on sale.
I ride 4000 road miles plus a few MTB miles annually. As a mature but still aggressive rider (70), I appreciate a tire with good durability and performance characteristics. This is a great tire for dependable training and non-race events. Light enough to be an efficient road tire, but tough enough to ride through occasional gravel sections. Very durable and puncture resistant, even in Arizona.
Super tough tires. Have held up really well this winter. Mainly used for commuting.
Rolls easy. Grips. Tough. Reasonably long-lasting.
Best tires. For all seasons, and all conditions.
Continental 4 Season offer great grip and long life.
Great grip in all conditions. I have them on one if my road bikes as well as my touring bike.
I ride about 180-200 miles per week on my own most of the time. This tire is very good at resisting puncture and has a great wear ingredient without compromising performance. I've been riding for more than 25 years and have always had the best of experiences on Conti tires.
I use the Continental Grand Prix 4-Season for winter road riding. The rubber compound seems to be sticker then most road tires I have used and a good tread pattern all the way into the center of the tire for water displacement. I have 1000 miles so far with very little wear. I should be able to get another 2 to 3 thousand miles on these tires.
We have used several different continental tires on tandems and this one stands out. The tires last for more miles and provide a better ride than any other tires used.
I am a road biker travel the island, gets me where I want to go. I put on at least 2500 miles and still have a ways to go. good for another year of riding.
Best tire on the market from price to performance points.
Since switching to this brand and the 4season model I would never go back. Offered in a variety of width these beauties can handle it all. The tyres leave me feeling confident in all conditions but there puncture resistance is by far their best quality. its well worth the investment.
I ride long distance and need a reliable tire, they are not puncture proof but as good as it gets. I have used these now for a few years and don't want to ride on anything else.
I've only put about 150 miles on these tires, but they're great so far. I got the 700x32mm ones for my commuter, but I also have the 700x25mm ones on my road bike. So far, I've had no flats and no issues with them. If this keep up, I'll only buy these tires from now on. I don't race, so I would rather have a durable all-weather tire that is a little heavier, rather than a light racing tire that isn't as durable.
Very good value for the endurance rider or commuter. Grip has been good and I've had no flats so far. My previous tires were Gatorskins, which had good puncture resistance but subpar grip. The GP 4-seasons have the endurance of the Gatorskin with more grip, exactly what I was looking for. Time will tell if the tread wears quickly or slowly, but I am happy so far.
I bought these tires to have better traction in cold weather and still had flat protection. These tires roll smoothly and have better traction in wet weather than my Gator Skins. I got these at a great bargain when they were on sale and bought them for my single speed commuter bike.
700 X 25 80 psi fast but comfortable. Roll easy up steep climbs, confident through winter road debris and safe bombing down hills at 70 mph. Couldn't ask for more.
This is an outstanding winter tire. I've used the 25mm for the last two seasons from November until the spring races begin. These tires hand out so many miles with little wear. Very durable. They also have high puncture protection and great traction on wet Pacific NW winter roads. With these attributes, you would expect these tire to have the road feel cement. Actually, they feel pretty dang good. Supple and comfortable for months and months.
I use these in a 700C28mm size on my every day training bike, and never have to worry about weather, debris, train tracks, punctures or excessive wear. They are comfortable and still quite responsive. I wish I could go even wider, but my frame is not made for that. More than 6000 km on my first set and I'm just getting around to change.
