so far, went very far without a depressing sidewall! I'd roll the dice & roll these on the road a second chance with no flip flop flop flopping worries.
I bought my first set of these tires over two years ago. I have been riding the 4-Season 28c tires on my (retired) cyclocross bike on mixed surfaces, some single track and gravel roads as well as pavement. (I have had the Grand Prix 4000s on my road bikes for many years.) I wondered from the start how long the tires would last. Turned out to be longer than expected. While I don't have the exact mileage I am guessing 2000 miles with 2 or 3 flats. This week, getting ready to ride, I inflated and was inspecting the tires for cuts and dings and, as usually, found none. However, the rear tire has worn through to the woven fabric layer under the rubber. The tire still holds air so it could be (unsafely) ridden. Which brings me to 2 good points, 1) good quality tires are well worth the investment and 2) inspecting your tires before riding is a really good idea.
I have the 28c tires on my cyclocrossgravelall-roads bike. I like to ride some single track and gravel whenever I find it so the tires take a beating. I've been very pleased (and frankly surprised) by the durability of these tires. I keep checking for cuts, nicks, etc. from the off-pavement riding I do and, at 1000 miles have found none so far. The tires do look quite worn from the grinding but otherwise are in good shape. The comfort comes from riding these tires at 80-85 lbs of pressure.
great tires. I placed this one on the back and have yet to get a flat tire, even when riding out in Grand Junction which is notorious for its goat heads.
I use this in my single speed commuter bike. It is great for tire wear, puncture protection and better tire grip in the wet weather than most other tires that I have used.
The Gran Prix 4-season is by far the best tire for tandems. The 28's are smooth and practically indestructible.
Great traction, predictable handling - no surprises. Used them for a gravel ride in Chatham, NY and not one flat. I'm not a small person at 6 feet 190 pounds. Buy, use em, love em.
I've been riding with one pair of these (700x25) since January of this year in all weather conditions, Portland potholes, gravel, glass and have 1800 miles on them. So far only one flat, due to a large staple. Love them great purchase would definitely buy again.
I like these tires as the a very durable. There is really nothing I do not like about the tire.
Great tire for trainging on the rough roads in my area.
Muy fuertes y resistentes
Continental consistently produces high quality rubber for the road. This tire provides excellent durability and traction is wet conditions. Virtually puncture proof. Comfortable ride. Caught them on sale, well-worth the money!
Smooth ride and durable.
I bought these tires in 28mm for a roadgravel race and I'm now using them on my commutercross bike on some lousy roads with occasional smooth tarmac. They're faster than my Gatorskins and a bit more comfortable. So far, they have been plenty durable as well. I may take Gatorskins off my wife's bike and put these on, or buy her a pair of her own.
I have been using Continental tires for many years, tubular and clincher, and they are as close to fail safe as I have ever experienced. I have used several other brands but none have held up as well. They have great performance feel also.
I use these tires on my road bike in the pot hole, debris littered roads of Northeast Pa. I do group rides that still need a tire that rolls easy yet holds well on crummy roads as well as buttery smooth tarmac.
I have used three sets of Continental Grand Prix 4-Season tires without a single puncture and only one pinch flat. I get 2000 plus miles per set by rotating the front to back periodically as the back wears faster. Road surfaces vary from fresh asphalt to chunky broken pavement. I am totally satisfied with the balance of wear, comfort, and handling. Only caveat is that I am a light weight rider i.e. about 55kg on the bike.
I ride 2,000+ miles a year (on roads,never racing) and these tires last great. I don't want to jinx it but no flats. A little pricey but well worth it.
Had a confrontation with the concrete a couple years ago, broken femur - so I switched to Conti GP 4S's, still running the same set two years later. No more go boom. I have two road bikes and am running Conti's on both.
There probably one of the best and most durable four season tire out there. I keep them on two of my bikes all year long.
