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

Been using this tire for a few years in various sizes, 700X25 and 28 for general riding in my zone which is inner mountain paved and gravel roads of the Trinity National Forest. this tire handles all conditions, winter and summer with ease and when in new or newish condition, gives me the best flat and side wall protection in a light weight tire that I have ever gotten. To me, this tires downsides are that it wears fairly quickly on the rear and near the end of it's tread life tends to be more flat prone. Also it is not true to the size listed, being somewhat smaller than advertized in both the 25's and 28's. The GP 4 season does not handle quite as well as the 4000 series but it is way more capable on rough pavement and gravel. I'm sticking with this tire.

These are the best tires ever. The last tires that I had were the same model and had over 3000 miles on. I put new ones on because I was going on a big ride, but kept the ones I took off. I would not buy any other and I ride in the northwest, rain, bad roads, ice. Have never had a flat.

Perfect traction and weight for racing. Easy to install too.

There isn't much to dislike with this tire. Where I live, the winters are cold and the roads tend to stay wet in the areas where snow melts and runs across them so the GP 4 season's tread compounds and supple case give me more confidence in corners in those cold and wet conditions. The flat protection works great as I get very very few flats. Rocks are a big issue on our forest roads all year and with the side wall protection these tires have, I don't get any flats or blowouts from rock cuts. I ride all year through and have been doing so for the past 28 years and I'm not buying these to be following someone else' idea of a good tire. I have tried many others and the Conti 700x25 GP 4 Season is worth sticking with. I rate this tire at the top of any list.

I use these tires for commuting on my rain bike and for longer rides on my dry bikes

This is my go-to tire during the rainy season in Northern CA. Around here we have lots of hills with grades exceeding 10%, sometimes exceeding 15%. On wet climbs where a normal tire would slip when you're out of the saddle, these hold their grip. They perform comparably to GP4000's, with a barely noticeable compromise in weight and rolling resistance. My one compliant about Conti's is weak sidewalls, in the past year (4,100 miles of riding) I've had 2 sidewall blowouts with Conti tires, one with this model and one with a GP4000. However, that's offset by the fact that I've only had a single puncture during that time, vs. the 5 to 10 per year I would experience with Michelin Pro Race tires.

These tires are expensive, there's no two ways about it. On the other hand, I haven't encountered a tire with a better road feel on Portland's roads, which are, this time of year, usually coated by rain. Less harsh than Gatorskins, less wooden than the excellent Ribmos, and more robust than your usual nice slick.

I've also had no problems with excessive flatting (which I've heard other people complain about with these tires), and Portland's street-cleaning budget has been slashed for the past year.

Good value? Depends on what you want from a tire, but I'm happy with the purchase.

(For reference, I do a regular 10-12 mile a day commute, and some recreational riding on the weekends-these tires get a decent amount of use.)

I really enjoy this tire in a 28. It improves my overall ride quality since most of my rides are long endurance type. Provides confidence in the long fast descents also.

I've been riding on this tire for about seven years. While not the fastest or lightest tire available, it cannot be beat for wet weather traction and it seems to be just about impervious to flats. I commuted daily about 25 miles in rain or shine and this tire has never let me down. A little pricey but worth it if you just want to ride and ride and don't want to have the hassle of fixing a flat while you're on your way to work or back home. I'm 260 pounds and I get decent mileage out of these as well. Worth the money for sure!

Great tire - never a flat

This tire is great because it rarely flats, is tough, will last for a lot of miles (I weigh 170, and usually I get around 2000 miles out of them - that's when the main part is pretty flattened. Probably could get more miles, but then I just use them for the trainer after that). I always buy these tires - they are the best I've used yet! Rolling resistance seems good, and they do great in the wet! I ride these all year.

I have been using Conti GP's on our tandem for years. They have been a consistently good tire for traction and the later models have better longevity

Price and everything else is right!

Hard to install at first, but once it's there...WOW! Just WOW! Love them!!!

Ordered product and received in a couple of days as advertised. Continental Grand Prix 4-Seasons are a great road for all weather conditions. This is my second set of tires. First set got over 2500 miles on them before getting my

first flat and that was just a stroke of bad luck running over some broken glass. Highly recommend these tires. They cost a little more ....but are well worth it.

I ride about 20 miles round trip, from deep in Brooklyn to Manhattan 5 days a weekMaybe it's because i was riding on Armadillos before, but i love these tires so far. I have only ridden about 200 miles so far, so i can't comment on how long they'll last but here's what i do know

1. they grip in all conditions - dry crud, slick light rainy streets after a dry period, and torrential downpours. my armadillos felt unsafe and i worried about taking corners too fast, i don't worry at all with these

2. they're soft, comfortable, but i don't feel much resistance (i use 25's at 110psi in the back and 100psi up front)

3. in two weeks the armadillos punctured 3 times. because they're so hard, they seem to hold onto little bits of glass, it gets rolled in, and eventually gets through. no problems with these and NYC is not what i would call clean or smooth.

4. my average mph has increased from about 14 mph to 15mph per ride

5. climbing is easier (they feel light to me) and i don't lose speed from resistance going downhill.

i got them at a discount, but i will be buying these again, full price or not.

I put a 25mm GP 4-Season on my back wheel every Fall. For almost daily rides in Portland's West Hills, (3040 miles, 4000ft climbingdescending), these are the best balance of wet handling and durability I know. They are a bit pricey, but last as long as Gatorskins and feel a lot better.

A good performing tire for all around road riding. Not the fastest tire out there, but if you're not a racer and do a lot of mileage, I can't think of anything better. Sure footed in the wet and not easy to flat, which saves a lot of hassle. I ran hardshells for a while, but they are decidedly slower and less nimble and I'm not sure they're really tougher. Consider running 25's if you are a big guy, as the rolling resistance is actually better and the weight difference small.

Use the tire on a cross bike and it provides three season protection training on dirt roads (28mm). Without the knob hum of cross tires, square wear and the squirmy corners on tarmac. Speeds and spin up is respectable for the weight and durability aka mileage. If you can find them on sale they are a great buy, if not a little pricey. Ride safe.

Likes: Fast, light, strong, excellent cornering, excellent traction in all weather conditions, supple road feel and smooth riding at any pressure from 80 psi on up, durable, you can't hardly find thorns strong enough to flat this tire. Worry-rocks are about the only threat.

Dislikes: About average as far as ease of mounting, but not difficult with the right thumb pressure. Be sure you don't pinch the tube between the tire and the rim when mounting, visually inspect all the way around the rim both sides to make sure your tube is inside the casing before putting the air to it.