I never have to worry about flats with this tire on what can often be unforgiving and urban roads here in NJ. You will sacrifice some speed relative to other options, but that's not my focus for a northeast winter.
I run or have run various conti tires and tried these for first time. After three years mounted (not heavy miles) they have developed splits/cracks all around the circumference of the tread of the tire (plus the usual deterioration of the threads around the sidewall you get with all contis). But none of my other contis have ever developed the cracks. Still riding on them but it looks like the tread is all coming apart. For comparison I have a set of Conti Grand Prix on another bike which are original tires and over seven years old with none of this happening. Would not buy this particular type again and after the blow-off I got from conti consumer support when I brought this to their attention I am rethinking the brand in general.
I've used Continental road tires for years. I bought these to use on my gravel bike on a rails-to-trails path, which was a mix of crushed limestone and packed dirt. They were excellent. Plenty wide enough, but lightweight and easy rolling. And the puncture resistance proved effective, as I did not have any flats during the course of the 66-mile journey. And I'm still using them on recreational paths, both paved and gravel.
I have been using them on my trek road bike for years. I average less than one flat per year (I ride 5,000+ each year). Expensive tires but they last. My 32 mm tires will last over 5000 miles.
Been using the 4-Season for many years. They are durable, light, supple, and overall comfortable. Very puncture resistant. With the new 700 x 32 size I was able to bump up one of my bikes to be more "gravel friendly". Highly recommend the 4-Season.
Long wearing endurance tire used to ride 4K miles across USA (only 1 flat repair'after > 125 miles on crushed rock gravel and washboard).
I have used the Vittoria Corsa G2.0 tire in my long ride for a long time.
However the recent ride, I had several experiences with the flat tire in my recent ride.
When I checked the tire after riding, I could see many stone and glass chips nailed to the tire surface, and removing them was a sort of headache and I was worried about the flat again.
Finally, I purchased the Grand Prix 4-season clincher and it was quite impressive because I haven'
t had a flat tire during my 200km and 300km ride even I rarely saw chips on the tire.
I am not sure about grip on wet surfaces, but I am pretty confident on the dry pavement.
If you are worried about a flat during the long ride, I strongly recommend this tire for you.
When the rains start and the roads fill with debris, these tires go on and the GP 5000s come off. I think this tire is a good compromise between the GP 5000s and the Gaterskins in terms of rolling resistance and puncture protection. I've only gotten one puncture in these in over 2 years, although it was a sizable nail that no tire would have survived.
My one gripe with the GP 4-Season is the sizing. I have very tight tolerance with my Ridley Noah and a 25mm tire measures nearly 27mm at 105psi. I can run 25mm with the GP 5000s, but have to run 23mm with these. Very annoying!
The Continental Grand Prix 4-Season tire is my go-to winter tire for the mild winters of California. The GP 5000s come off the bike in January and go back on in April or May. The GP 4-Seasons are not as supple, obviously, but they have good rolling resistance and puncture protection is superb. These tires handle gritty chip/seal roads with winter storm debris, twigs, small branches, small stones, etc., without concern. My BIGGEST complaint by far is the sizing! A 25mm tire actually measures 26.8mm at 7 bar and rubs on my Ridley Noah frame. I have to run a 23mm version on the rear which rides harder.
I've ridden Gand Prix 4-season tires for years. When you are cruising down Berthoud Pass in CO at 40+ mph why would you want to trust your life to anything less. Worth every penny. Happy riding if you choose to use them on your next trip across town or down a mountain pass.
I currently have the Continental GP 4-Season tires in both my bikes (700x25 and 700x28 sized) so you can say I really like them. I bought the 4-Season because I prefer the extra protection vs their normal racing ones, however the 4-Season tires are fast tires too. They are light, great traction and have not had any issues with them (only had 250-300 mi on them). I was riding Schwalbe One DD before, and I can say that Continental GP 4-Season seem to provide a smoother ride with better rolling resistance.
I am a daily rider, 20 to 30 miles. I have been using Conti GP 4-season's for years. Fronts last me 12000 to 15000 miles, rears 8000 to 9000 miles. There is not a thing I don't like about them.
This is a Bulletproof good riding tire. I use them year round including my rain bike. Its been the tire of choice for 5 years now.
I exchanged gator skins for these babies. The exchange process was outstanding due to great customer service!
I have run the GP 4 Season tires for over 20 years with great results. Good reliable handling, few flats and very good durability. Never considered switching tires with the performance I have had from these. Highly recommend.
I've ridden the 4-Season about 15000 miles over the past decade. This tire has good grip and a terrific feel for the road. No tire is flat proof, but this is very flat resistant. Easy to change due to kevlar beads. Average wear.
I've run the 4-Season 25mm tires for years with a lot of success. After reading a lot about the advantages of a wider tire and lower pressure I decided to give it a try. The 32mm won't fit on my bike but the 28mm do and provide a stable and comfortable ride with no noticeable difference in speed or effort.
I weighed these on my digital scale. I weighed several, I think I had 4. Then weighed Conti 5,000's AND my Gator skins.
These tires weighed more than my gator skins.
About 340 grams on average. About 100 grams more than my Conti 5000s.
So VERY HEAVY. NOT. A racing or light weight tire as I expected.
I bought 3 of these. They weight much more than advertised. The ones I got, I weighted on my digital scale, They weigh more than my gator skins.
For A 28 tire, about 330 grams. VERY heavy.
Very durable all weather tires. Best tires I've owned, had Continental 4000, Gatorskins and many more.
