
User submitted reviews
Review by Veloguy
Nice compact tire for all types of use. Tire is very resilient. I hit a small rock and had the tube blown but no damage to the tire.
It feels solid and well built.
Review by Anonymous
This tire is durable. Rolls well and provides sense of security to the added stress of a tandem.
Review by Bako Biker
I ride anywhere between 30 to 50 miles three times a week. I average about 3000 miles a year. I am on my second set of Continental Grand Prix 4-Season tires and I am greatly satisfied with their endurance. You can go for miles and miles without any flats. These tires last forever, they're great. They are the best I have ever used.
Review by AlexR
I always use it on multi-day trips in the mountains in Europe. Holds well in the wet. I used it for a week in the Dolomites under various conditions and never had a flat . In fact, I've never had a flat while traveling with these tires. I used it on the Eroica in Italy-dirt roads, no flats. It descends as well as the Conti 4000. Also, long-lasting-easily over 3-4000 miles. Highly recommended.
Review by Ricpod
The only FLAT-ulence you'll experience while riding with this tire is going to come from you or other cyclists. One of the most reliable tires available, from a cyclist who rides over 5K miles per year in the Northeast.
Review by jim
very good performance on rough roads 2000 miles on the tires and they are holding up well
Review by Anonymous
We have ridden Gatorskins and tried the Hardshell for winter riding
This tires are more responsive than the Gatorskins and have held up great
We have done several 3 and 4 day events with no problems.
These are mounted on Rolf's wheels on. Tandem.
Review by Houston biker
I'm not racing anymore (at age 66), but still put in regular road miles and want dependable, safe tires when I ride. I've been using Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons for several years and have been completely satisfied with them. They are a little pricier than other tires, but for me the extra bucks are worth it.
Review by Anonymous
The Continental Grand Prix 4-Seasons work well, but understand that they are a little softer than the Gatorskins, so they are more prone to being damaged by road debris. The ride quality is solid. They are more expensive than the Gatorskins, but are an overall solid tire that could be used for club racing and the like. The tires wear a little faster than Gatorskins, but they are more supple as well. If you are looking for a training and racing tire, this would do the job very well.
Review by mikethebike
Great tire.All pupose and training. Feels like hand made like a good tubular. Easy to install, rides supple, corners great. Lasts and lasts in all kinds of weather and conditions. The only tire that is as good as this but lighter and faster is the Conti 4000 & 4000s.
Review by Chappy McPappystackings
These are really great tires. I rode a pair of 23c on one bike for a year and got 25c for my new bike after a sidewall flat with some really beautiful Vittorias. Thus far, the only flat I've had came from hitting a shaded pot hole at 20 MPH. I also put a pair on my wife's bike because I trust these tires enough to send her out on the Texas roads with them. The 25c tires, by the way, are the easiest to mount tires I've had. With the discounted price offered by BTD, it's hard to go wrong with these.
Review by Goliath
I've only had these tires for a few months and I'm just a recreational rider, but I'm already sold on them. Winding descents are my favorite and these tires stick. I feel safe and comfortable pushing them at higher speeds. Often I've ridden through broken bottles and glass on the road without any problems. Although they cost a bit more than others in their class it's worth the expense. Skimping on tires is not the place. The jury still out on their longevity, but if they hold up, the Grand Prix 4 Season is the tire for me... Can't wait for winter.
Review by VTdirtroads
I ride on a lot of dirt roads in VT and NH, roads with sharps rocks that I'm hitting at 30 mph. After about 1,000 miles, the tires are holding up well. Just one flat. No significant tire cuts or slashes.
On pavement, the tires have a soft feel and corner well.
Review by Hersch
I put these on my Tandem. Best tires have used. Good road feel Seem quite durable
Review by bike on
Great tire and no flats!!
Review by Pierre
I've been using these tires for years and have always had very good results. I have them on my road bike as well as my girlfriends and I also have them on my tandem. They run great. I get great mileage and performance. I would highly recommend them.
Review by Climb Mountains
Used on a 200 mile ride with 35 miles of dirt roads. No flats. 28 mm tire runs a little narrower and used it easily on a trek madone
Review by Cyclist in Western Colorado
I ride in Colorado, up and over a lot of mountainous terrain as well as on rough road surfaces. The tires are solid so far. The feel of the tire is quite good, but obviously is not like a high-end tubular, for clinchers, this is a quality tire with a quality ride. I cannot speak to durability because I have ridden less than a 1,000 miles on them. That said, the tires have little visible wear on them at 1,000 miles, and most sets of tires last me about 3,000 miles before I must replace them (N.B., mountain terrain and rough roads are hard on tires). I would buy these again, and I would recommend them as an excellent training tire which could be used for club races and the like, if desired. A further benefit is that I mounted these on Mavic Ksyrium rims with just my fingers. I did not need any tire tools. That is a great benefit, especially out on a cold ride if one did incur a puncture. Lastly, I use the 25mm tires, which provide an excellent ride at 100 to 110 psi. I weigh around 150-155 lbs and am 5'8, for comparison purposes. The only downside is expense, but I buy them on sale, which occurs rather frequently on Bike Tires Direct.
Review by jim
i have been using this tire for daily rides for the last two months. I like the tire on the very rough roads in my area. I have switched my wife's bike to these tires also. The tires may be a bit more expensive but so far no problems and that is worth every penny.
Review by Robert
Using this product for fitness and training on my road bike. Three to four 35 mile rides a week. So far no problems with tires, nice ride. Would like to try the 4000S tires from Conti also.