ContinentalGrand Prix 4-Season Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

This is the tire I've used the last three training season's, I've actually rode over a pile of glass, and amazingly got me home with no incident or puncture. They do wear in the center a little too quick, so plan to replace once or twice each season? I usually run 125 PSI and I weigh 180lbs. which seems to work really well.

Strengths- Lite, durable and plenty of grip.

Weakness- Wear

I hesitated a long time before prying my wallet open, but I'm glad I did.

These tires are really durable. I weigh 232 lbs. and have a couple hundred miles on them. A typical ride for me starts in town and heads into the county over varied terrain-good roads, rough roads, road construction gravel, potholes, glass, and an occassional railroad crossing. Still look like new. No cuts, flats or debris sticking in the rubber. I do make an effort to dodge glass and such. No tire is flat-proof.

I really like the performance. The carcass feels tough, but the rubber is sticky and is wearing well. Great grip. Roll easy. I run 98psi in front, and 108psi in back. Sounds funny but it gives me a smooth ride and excellent handling. It's like they connect straight up through the bike to me. Very nice.

I don't like to talk about the small number of flats I've had riding these tires since 2005. Don't want to stir the god of flat tires into action. These tires hug the road in all weather and give you great performance. While they are more expensive than other durable tires, it's worth the difference not to have flats to deal with. They are, however, a bear to get off and on when you do have your "yearly" flat. The solution is to ride with friends who have strong fingers!

Excellent tire overall. Pricey but worth every penny. I've bought 2 sets last winter, which was unusually wet in California, have ridden 200 miles a week on average experiencing lots of grip and NO flats! throughout the season. Did not notice any excessive drag or terrible lack of responsiveness considering it is an all around tire and must be some kind of compromise to equally perform in different conditions. Bottom line, I am satisfied and will buy again.

Having read so many positive reviews about these tires, there is not much I can add nevertheless, I would like to say that I am very, very happy with their overall performance. But above all, I want to be certain that while speeding or going down hill that my tires will not end up with flats or side wall burst. Regardless the quality of a tire, its performance depends by and large on the bicycle. I hope that continental shall never discontinue these tires.

I've ridden at least 6000 miles a year over the past decade, so I've gone through a lot of tires. I've tried almost every one of the better performance tires available and if I had to pick one that delivers the best compromise between dry and wet weather traction, durability, flat protection, ride quality and rolling resistance, this would be the one. Now, I have to say that I value performance pretty high, so there are definitely more durable and bullet proof tires out there, but if you're like me and enjoy a competitive club ride, but don't want to be left behind fixing a flat, these are the one to beat.

Best tire EVER! I'm an oversized rider compared to most. I'm 6'3" 240lbs. I ride 5-6 times per week with mileage averages at 24 miles per ride. These tires are the best for getting you out and back, period! Rain, hot pavement, stones, screws, glass, bolts, sheet metal, and whatever else is on the side of the road doesn't seem to come close to causing a flat. I use to change flats with my Michelin tires at least 4-7 times per year. I have had ZERO flats since switching to Conti's. Do it! You won't regret it. However, I'm NOT happy about the $60 dollar price tag. They were $40 bucks 2 years ago??

You ridin' or you hidin'?

G

I have been riding these tires for almost 2 full seasons, and have put about 3500 - 4000 miles on them so far. I had a blow out of the tire after apparently hitting something sharp. This is the first flat I have had in all of this time riding in New England. They have been durable, and flat resistant till now, so I will buy another pair of Contis to replace these. The rear tire was ridden last winter on my trainer, and lost it's roundness looks kind of squared off in profile, but it has not affected either ridability or durability.

I live in Puerto Rico. Flat roads hardly exist here, mostly hills, steep hills or very steep hills. Once you make it to the top your faced with a steep down hill leading to curvy turns. These tires grip well on those turns and ride through small broken glass debris with no problems. The down side to them is that they arent too attractive. But Ill gladly sacrifice this minor inconvenience for safety and durability. It feels great to complete a training route without having to stop to fix a flat, or worse, stopping because the side wall of the tire was slashed. I recommend them to any one who spend too much time fixing flats and not enough time training .

-Andr from MOCA PR.

These tires are a bit pricey but they hug the wet slick roads like fly on flypaper. Ran over some keawe Hawaiian Mesquite and no flats. Had Gatorskins for many years and thought they were the best puncture resistant tires out there but these beat them hands down. With the Gatorskins though, it slipped a little when the raods were damp. A bit tight that I have to muscle them onto my DT Swiss R1.1 rims.

Tandem mfrs put this on their race tandems, so it goes on our wannabe race tandem. It is a very light tire for what you get. We are on our second set of 28c's, and only one flat at about 28mph on the front. Enough sidewall to roll good while flat too...

I swear by this tire, used it in Alaska for the Fireweed 400 mile race, Adirondack 540 mile race, Furnace Creek 508 mile race across Death Valley and Mohave, 24 hour races in Florida. Race Across America Solo, all races included dry, wet, ice, snow, wind, gravel, very rough roads across Kansas and Missouri.

Not to mention all of the multi-century training days for preparation for all of these races.

These tires are FLAWLESS, very easy to handle, mount and change. Great for steep climbs in wet conditions, really holds the road with almost no slipping.

These tires are my first choice, and I am not sponsored by Continental!

Can't beat the combination of speed, weight, and puncture protection. I've been through a number of sets of these - I get about 4,000 miles on the back and 5,000 on the front before it's time for the next set.

The Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Road Tire is a remarkable achievement in cycling technology, offering an unparalleled combination of durability, performance, and comfort. Designed for cyclists who demand the best, these tires excel in a variety of conditions—from wet roads to rough terrain—making them the ideal choice for year-round riding. The grip they provide instills confidence, allowing you to navigate corners and descents with ease. Plus, the puncture protection feature is exceptional, ensuring that you can focus on the ride rather than worrying about flat tires. Whether you're a competitive racer or a weekend enthusiast, the Continental Grand Prix 4-Season will elevate your cycling experience to new heights.

An noticeable performance improvement vs the 700c x 23mm OEM setup. Very durable & grippy under wet, loose, crappy conditions. I'll keep buying this mod.

I use the Grand Prix 4-Season on both my road racing bike and my commute bike, it handles well, and offers more puncture protection than a race tire. These are great tires, rain or shine, which is especially good for those long winter months (here in Portland, OR, anyway). If you find yourself faced with snow in winter, a studded winter tire is more up your alley.

Bottom line, this tire handles nearly as well in rain as it does on dry ground. It's a great purchase for anyone who rides in all conditions, and wants a durable tire that feels good.

I run 28s on both my winter training gravel bike (CX) as well as a tandem. I've ridden on all kinds of gravel roads and even on a few MTB trails with them. On the tandem we've recorded descending speeds of over 60mph and find them totally trustworthy. Logically, they are slightly heavy, but otherwise great handling, super durable, and hard wearing. My go-to tire.

Like many other reviewers I am a big fan of these tires. The only improvement I'd like Conti to make is to go one size wider. If I could I'd ride a 28 on the front and one size wider in the rear during the winter months when I'm commuting in the dark.

I run or have run various conti tires and tried these for first time. After three years mounted (not heavy miles) they have developed splits/cracks all around the circumference of the tread of the tire (plus the usual deterioration of the threads around the sidewall you get with all contis). But none of my other contis have ever developed the cracks. Still riding on them but it looks like the tread is all coming apart. For comparison I have a set of Conti Grand Prix on another bike which are original tires and over seven years old with none of this happening. Would not buy this particular type again and after the blow-off I got from conti consumer support when I brought this to their attention I am rethinking the brand in general.

I have been using them on my trek road bike for years. I average less than one flat per year (I ride 5,000+ each year). Expensive tires but they last. My 32 mm tires will last over 5000 miles.