Continental Grand Prix 4 Season Tire - Clincher for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

9.2
out of 10
17 Positive, 3 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 20 Reviews
Retail Price:
$47.99
Used Value:
$28.79
Sale Value:
$43.19

The Grand Prix 4 Season Clincher Tire is a step above the tried and true 4000 when it comes to durability and flat resistance. It is ideal for racing in unpredictable conditions, and it’s even better for training when the winter muck starts to thaw.

The Grand Prix 4 tire features a 330TPI (threads per square inch) double layer Vectran belt under the tread. This proprietary fabric is a liquid-crystalline polymer that features high levels of tear resistance at a low weight, making it ideal for racing as well as training. To take the Grand Prix 4 to the next level of rider satisfaction and beef up puncture resistance, Continental reinforced the sidewall with DuraSkin, a polyamide fabric that keeps road grit and grime from penetrating to the tube.

Specifications

Brand:
Bead:
folding
Casing:
DuraSkin
Claimed Weight:
[23mm] 230g, [25mm] 240g, [28mm] 280g
Manufacturer Warranty:
limited
PSI:
[23mm] 110 - 120 PSI, [25mm] 95 - 120 PSI, [28mm] 95 - 115 PSI
Recommended Use:
road cycling
Size:
700c x 23mm, 700c x 25mm, 700c x 28mm
TPI:
3/330
Type:
clincher

Full Reviews

10
I ride in/around N. Georgia (Atlanta) with decent roads and always some debris as most of us deal with. Typical month is about 800-1,000 miles and I just want a tire that won't leave me stranded miles from home. I've used this tire for 5+ years (third set) and never have problems. Only flats have been operator error. . . pot holes. Obviously, not the lightest tire on the market, but a solid daily ride tire that doesn't puncture easily. Good price, better quality.
Bill B, backcountry.com
September 4, 2020
10
If you only had one tire for the year this would be the tire. Not as fast as a 5000 but for extra puncture protection you don’t lose much speed or feel.
scott B., backcountry.com
August 4, 2020
4
I only rode on these tires for about 500 miles and experienced two flats on each tire.......one of those four may have been a pinched tube (my fault). The road conditions weren't always the greatest but they wouldn't cause this many flat tires on a decent tire. Probably won't go with Continental tires again.
Matthew K., backcountry.com
May 28, 2020
10
I'm replacing my first pair after around 6,000 miles over all sorts of roads. I think I got two flats in that time. Have recently had some loose threads around the bead, wear indicators are gone, and a small spot in the tread where the rubber is coming off — time for a new set. They're lightweight and feel great. I ran them with latex tubes most of their life.
Dave A, backcountry.com
December 23, 2019
10
Ive had these on my bike for a frw months now and I love them! Havent had a flat with on yet!
Nick Sorensen, backcountry.com
January 9, 2019
10
Bought a gravel bike and ended up using it more on asphalt than gravel, go figure. So I searched for a good road tire that wouldn't seriously compromise comfort, but still be fast. It's not as fast of a tire as I thought a smooth high pressure tire would be. Don't get me wrong, I like the tire. The rubber is softer that I thought, 4 season, (duh right?). Still learning about these things. One other important note; I bought a 700×32, it measures 36. Runs bigger than advertised in this case anyway. It is comfortable and I'm not racing, however, I do pay attention to my time and averages. I would recommend this tire, so far, less than 500 miles.
Wade B., backcountry.com
October 2, 2018
10
I do love this tire. I run it in the 32mm for late season commuting. I love my Gator Skins more, but these do better in the cold wet weather here in SLC UT. I commute on average about 50 miles a week in these. Plus your grocery and bar hoping runs, yes, even in winter. Gator Skins are a more durable tire, but these do the best attraction in freezing and wet weather. So i run Gators on my road bike, and these on my commuter in winter.
Joshua J Mountain, backcountry.com
July 27, 2018
10
I have ridden these tires (28s) for the past 5 years on my road bike in just about any "reasonable" condition, including distance rides, gran fondos, dirt trails, even gravel grinders and "Roubaix". Never, NEVER had one flat or fail. I am a great fan/convert to tubeless, but on my upcoming remote ride to Wyoming, what will I take? Yep, 4 season 28's.
f4dp1153217, backcountry.com
June 20, 2018
4
I posted a review a while back and somehow I accidentally deleted it. But the gist of it was: these are not good commuter tires as some would like you to think. I had 3 flats in ~ 400 miles before having a devastating blowout in the tread/sidewall 20 miles from home. I rode on the same roads as I use my gatorskins and other tires. gators are without the same issues. I know people probably think I am doing something wrong or a "heavy" rider etc. I am average build and weigh 170lbs. I am an experienced rider with road, mountain and commuter bikes. I am not a conti hater. these tires just aren't the answer for commuting unless you want to change lots of flats in the cold, dark rain or snow.
James C., backcountry.com
February 23, 2018
6
The good: light and grippy, even in the wet and in gravel. Always felt secure even on really questionable surfaces. A fast ridding tire as well. They ride quite a bit faster than Gatorskins and have surer grip and handling. The Bad: Just didn't last very long before the sidewall blew out. Maybe it's just bad luck, but I didn't hit any major potholes or drag them around sideways. Did ride some rougher roads than I wanted to, but that's the same for any tire. They don't last the way Gatorskins do. In the end, I'm going back to Michelins for my fast tires and sticking to Gatorskins for training rides.
Gabriel, backcountry.com
February 4, 2018
10
I've been running these in the 28 mm configuration through the winter out here in Utah and I've been extremely happy. They offer plenty of grip and protection. Will buy again!
Renzo B, backcountry.com
December 19, 2017
10
Since 2004 thru current, I used these tires for all of the Ultra-Endurance races: Furnace Creek 508, ADK540, Alaska Fireweed 400, and RAAM Solo without a single blowout. While going through one of the reservations in the Midwest the road had about a mile of broken glass, still no problem!! Want a True tire to believe in? This is it "4 Season"
Doug L., backcountry.com
December 3, 2017
10
I've had these on my road bike for a while now. They hold up really well to my standards. I haven't been out in the rain with them, but have done a few rides where the roads were wet. They gripped a lot better than I expected. Being a mountain biker mainly, I had reservations about skinny tires and their ability to help keep me upright. I was pleasantly surprised. They also offer a good amount of resistance to punctures, I'm a big guy and ride out towards Antelope Island regularly. With all of the construction and debris on the roads, that's something I appreciate. I have had tires that were softer riding, but I would rather be riding, than be stuck on the side of the road fixing flats. Personal preference, at least. Overall, I'd rate these as very good tires, and would buy them again.
Esteban A., backcountry.com
November 4, 2017
10
They may be a little heavier than some other tires, but I rarely get flats. They are durable and don't seem any less nimble than top end race tires I have run. I regularly pick our glass out of the tires, but see a flat maybe once a year. The handle great too.
Dennis B., backcountry.com
September 6, 2017
10
Use these tires all year round. I live in the Northeast and deal with rain, snow, ice, gravel and dirt. These tires have great traction and handle well in the conditions. I also use this tire a lot on a trainer and the tires have not shown any extra wear.
Greg L., backcountry.com
August 20, 2017
10
After many miles on too many tires to name, this tire takes the cake. It may be a bit on the expensive side but to me it is the most complete tire. It handles long training miles on beat up chip seal roads along with racing use. Puncture protection like a gatorskin but the comfort, grip, weight, and low rolling resistance like a GP 4000s2.
Wil Gavato, backcountry.com
August 13, 2017
10
Got these for my husband, who says: I got these tires after the set of Mavics I had on my bike were shredded by the roads around Park City. The 4 Seasons are perfect for the variable conditions I ride in (unsealed roads, gravel trails, general rocks/gravel/whatever leftover from winter) and I’ve had zero cuts, tears or punctures over the course of about 1000 miles. They’re not as supple or comfy as something like a Vittoria Corsa but you know that going in with these tires and while you give up a little bit of comfort, you get durability and grip in pretty much all conditions you can throw at a road bike. Definitely a great tire.
Kate Cronin, backcountry.com
June 8, 2017
10
Lighter than expected yet thick and with a soft ride. Excellent quality. Will buy again.
Jorge R S., backcountry.com
January 19, 2017
10
I used mavic, schwalbe, michelin, several other brands of tires before and usually upgrading to Continental tires. I am very please with the performance of this particular Continental brand. Compared to gator skin, this one has better grip at cornering and descending. I have put less than 300 miles so far and it feels brand new everytime I ride. I would recommend these tires. Good price as well.
Ferdie S., backcountry.com
November 23, 2016
10
Listen, all the top cycling tire companies (Vittoria, Continental, Michelin, Schwalbe, and a few others) make great top-of-line race tires. But all those tires have very little flat protection (if any). They are meant for timed applications on clean, smooth roads. What about the roads most of us actually ride on most of the time?? What if you want a great, fast, training road tire with some real flat protection? These are the best I've found. The German-engineered (and made) Continental Grand Prix 4-Season. Conti GP 4S tires feature *two* layers of Vectran tread protection, wraparound DuraSkin sidewall protection, plus the latest German rubber compounding for optimum wet and cold weather performance. And they weigh only 241g for size 25, and 280g for size 28. That's light for a performance tire with double tread protection. These GP 4S tires are fast, ride beautifully (smooth & supple), grip really well, and have excellent puncture protection. Coming from Vittorias that excel at smooth & supple (but cut and flat easier), I am really impressed by these Continentals! Continental makes OEM tires for Porsche. The sidewalls are proudly stamped, "Handmade in Germany." These tires reek of high quality.
Jonny Heinken, backcountry.com
November 15, 2016