User submitted reviews
Review by Anonymous
These tires are on my everyday bike and my race bike , Ive been using them for years and the new rendering is better than the old ones which are great
Review by Anonymous
I race all types of road races and train 8-12 hrs a week. This is a great tyre for training and racing. Its light weight, durable, and fast rolling.
Review by Anonymous
Shipping was fast, price was good, they matched the price to another competitor, and Im completely happy
Review by Clyde Hohn
My new Canyon came mounted with these tires, in the 28 width. I run them at 100 psi. , on DT Swiss wheels. Even more comfortable than my Mavic 25s on Ksyrium SLS rims. Ive had one puncture since I started riding the Continentals, maybe at 2000 miles. I did have a very hard time getting the tire off the rim. Vittorias and Mavics are much easier.
There are 2 little wear indicators on these tires. Looks like the rear will last the whole miles. I bought 4 when they were on sale, so Im committed.
Review by Bob
I both race and do long distance Randonneuring, so I purchased the 25mm to race and 28mm for the long distance rices. In the past I've had great success with Continental tires. Unfortunately not with these tires, cutting the side wall of the rear tires of each set within 250 miles of use - disappointed.
Review by Stan
These are by far the best road tires I've ever ridden. The roads in my area are riddled with debris as a result of all the rain we've had here on the east coast so having tires with extra puncture protection is a must. I realize no tire is completely impervious, but these up your chances of not having a flat.
Review by Giro4934
I ride early mornings so reflective stripe made sense. After about 100 miles I noticed a half inch separation which I reattached with glue. No problems otherwise.
Review by Supernova99
These are tough, flats occur like anything else but tend to be very few and far between. They are very hard to mount at first because of stiffness but it gets easier after some use. They are also comfortable on a long distance ride. My only other qualm is after about 2,500 miles or so, they tend to shed some threads fairly regularly though its probably about time to replace them by then.
Review by WIBiker
I bought 2 of these tires. Within a month, I received cutsflats in each tire from stones. I don't believe I will purchase this tire again.
Review by Bill
Ive tried about all the top rated road tires, and I always come back to the Continental Grand Prix 4000
Ive rode over 40,000 miles in the last 10 years , so its given me a chance to try a lot of tires and the
continental is the best. Now I dont even look at any other tire.
Review by Anonymous
No flats until the tire is worn out. Mich Pro corners a little better but the GP 4000S is not far behind.
Review by Rob B-Pleasanton
Run Continental 25C Grand Prix 4000S, 700C exclusively on my Cervelo R5 (compact) & Specialized S Works Tarmac (mid-compact) both w Dura Ace componentry.
I do rides multiple timesweek of 35-50 miles.
Review by Pete golder
Ive used these before and liked them. In an emergency, I put a new Michelin on. 3 flats in a friggin month. I had ordered these for the inevitable....and they are now on..
Review by richgfcst
Switched from 25mm to 28mm and very happy about it. Run them at 80 pressure and get a much gentler ride over broken up concrete roads.
Be warned, on wide HED Belgium rims, these tires measure 31mm in width (using a caliper).
Review by Anonymous
I've been riding on these tires for the past 15k miles or so. I've had maybe 2-3 flats in all those miles. I ride mostly on county tar & chip seal roads. I've always used size 700x25 but went up to 700x28 the last set. I decreased my tire pressure from about 100 to 90psi. They seem to be more comfortable with little speed difference. Get these tires when on sale, you'll be happy.
Review by Keith Wright
The 4000s is fast and I have found it durable enough for my year round riding. I have been putting about 120 mike a week on them and run my 28mm at about 85lbs. Love these tires!
Review by JD
Using for triathelons and love them. Roll great, you see them on half the bikes for good reason.
Review by DC
Excellent road tires as they grip on wet pavement and are resistant to the occasionally broken beer bottles people leave behind. They are also resistant to the kiawe (Hawaiian Mesquite) thorns strewn all over the islands.
Review by John H.
I ride 5-6k miles a year, commuting and club rides. these tires perform very well giving me confidence in descents and cornering. I replaced the rear tire, after a year of riding, as it was getting a bit squared, and the annual Seattle to Portland ride was coming up. I still have not experienced a flat with them.
Review by Beachbiker 52
The Continental GP 4000 S II is a smooth, fast tire. I use it on a Trek Domane for added cush on chip seal roads. The larger (28c) size provides a solid but smooth ride. I can't tell any difference in rolling resistance from the previous 25c tires used. I highly recommend this tire.