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

I use these tires on my supported touring bike (aluminum Trek with small rear trunkpaniers), and on my racy bike (carbon fiber Bianchi) when riding out-of-town centuries. Haven't ever had a flat with these (knock wood) and they ride and handle very comfortably. Very stable in the wet, also. Excellent wear characteristics. They aren't particularly cheap, but they are a very good bargain overall.

I put these on my Trek 5200, and oldie but goodie, and they feel just great. Here in N. Georgia there's lots of hills that get you up to speed quickly, and these tires roll like a dream. Unfortunately, a good amount of sharp junk on the sides of the roads to ruin your day, but no flats yet. Wonderful grip on high speed turns gives confidence when hitting them hard. The price was great also. I'll be staying with these for awhile.

I'm a big fan of this tire, having tried michelins, vredesteins, and a couple of other conti varieties. This tire hits the sweet spot for me of grip, puncture resistance, and longevity. I think I got over 3000 miles off the past pair, but that was probably not the smartest thing I've ever done. By the time I crossed 2500 the rubber was starting to feel less grippy to the point that I ordered replacements. They also go on sale often enough that you can protect yourself from the sticker shock by buying ahead.

No tire is puncture proof, but these do as good a job as you could ask for.

Incredible tires!

After almost 6,000 of near-daily 4-season abuse I finally tore a few chunks out one of these tires (28c). It's mate is still going strong on my front tire. 2 flats for the pair in this time. This is all on a steel frame touring bike with an average of 200-220 lbs of rider and gear (this is my all-around don't-own-a-car bike...bike camping, short tours, errands with a BOB trailer and/or racks, you name it).

They're light and therefore significantly more fun and comfortable to ride than heavier commuter tires. I'm no weight weenie but the spinning weight of a rim/tire makes a huge difference compared to something just carried on the bike (like beer...belly or bottled). I recently caught a pot hole with the tires running somewhat low (50-ish psi). Dented both rims but didn't get a pinch flat.

While they're more expensive than many tires their durability is famous and the ride is totally worth it in my opinion. biketiresdirect has had great sales on them recently too, which makes it a no brainer. I just bought a second pair for my road bike and am planning to ride the one remaining tire from my old pair into the ground to see how long it will last.

I got these for my winter road bike. It's used for a five mile commute year round and also for fast club rides. The tires have performed admirably in the few months I've had them. They don't feel like they have the same absolute limits as my GP4000S on my summer bike, but darn close, and I love the fact that they're using Vectran belts, since I've had a great experience with Vectran using Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in the past. Mounting was easy enough and they're nice looking tires.

The one thing that would make these perfect as a winter tire is a reflective strip on the sidewall, a la Schwalbe. Otherwise it has all the makings of a great tire.

Used to run Gator Skins and was happy with them but these grip noticeably better especially in wet conditions.

They are pricey tires but BTD are stellar and make them well worth the money.

I bought these tires last spring after having tons of flats with my regular tires. I've ridden over 2000 hard miles and I've never had a flat with these tires! They ride well for a training tire and would probably work OK for racing. The tread on my rear wheel is pretty worn so I know I'm going to have to replace it soon. I have already bought another set for when that day comes. These tires are a bit pricey but when you consider how long they last and the reduced number of flats you are likely to get, these are a great value.

These have got to be the hardest tire ever to get on a rim. I unfortunately did not learn my lesson after I pinched 3 tubes trying to get these on DT Swiss 1800 rims. I left this tire out in the sun, used soapy water to try and get this to slip over the rim. On the 5th tube, I finally got it on without pinching the tube. Aired it up and it is so out of round, like it is bulging to one side. Spinning it, it looks like a zig-zag pattern and not straight at all. Worst experience ever for a tire and it doesn't even have any pavement time, Returning

I use the Continental Grand Prix 4-Season with Vectran for all-around training on the road. They are virtually problem free, and are more likely to simply wear out than to puncture. I typically get over 5K miles on the rear wheel, and considerably more on the front. They also roll well, and work just fine for training races.

Very durable all weather tires. Best tires I've owned, had Continental 4000, Gatorskins and many more.

Today I had the the rear tire tread split by a sharp rock on a logging road paved with golf ball sized rocks. When I guesstimated the wear on this GP 4, I realized it had close to 4000 miles :) I immediately ordered a replacement of this great tire!

Very durable all weather tires. Best tires I've owned, had Continental 4000, Gatorskins and many more.

Like the 28 more comfortable ride.

If you ride on a road with lots of radial wire, glass, and rocks, this is the best tire you can use. great puncture resistance and great sidewall protection, so much better than the 5000 tires that have very weak sidewall protection and wear resistance is also very good

Great traction in our rainy northwest! Smooth ride, responsive turning, and I don't have to worry about those slick spots on the road!

I used to run a tire that rode great and looked fantastic on my bike but oh man, flat city. So I changed to a bulletproof Schwalbe. No more flats but the tires were significantly heavier and they felt that way. I opted for a bit less flat protection for a better ride. These tires delivered big time. Way better ride quality and, so far, no flats. I'm a happy rider again.

I've been commuting 25 miles almost daily for 13 years. Definitely best bike tire for road bike commuting. Grips to road. Almost no flats even with broken glass from recycling all over city streets.

15 months of riding, 4,000-plus miles, 700 x 28 tires, no flats.

I do wish Conti would again offer the all-black option.

These tires are awesome! Ride nice and smooth, however are tough and do not puncture. I have yet to be on the side of the road with a flat with the 4 season, I have buying them for years! I highly recommend them .

My riding buddies and I use this tire in a 25 mm size for all season riding. It is durable and Bike Tires Direct definitely offers the best price out there. We keep several on hand to ensure there is no downtime.