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Continental Grand Prix 4000
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Continental Grand Prix 4000

Item # 735360

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The Grand Prix 4000 works on every road surface, transforming the demands of different styles of riding and supplies extremely long-term performance.

  • Utilizing new Vectran material, these tires are lighter, have increased cut resistance and keep their strength in wet conditions
  • Activated Silica Compound (ASC) increases the handling threshold for even safer yet faster cornering and reduces the rolling resistance
  • New anti-cracking formula prevents UV light from damaging the compound and increases mileage performance
  • Tread wear indicators to help riders gauge the life of the tire; you won't replace it prematurely and you won't risk safety by riding beyond it's life

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Item 735360

Continental Grand Prix 4000 Specs

Specification

Description

Weight205 / 215 grams
Dimensions700 x 23 / 700 x 25
Recommended pressure110 / 95 pounds per square inch

Continental Grand Prix 4000 Customer Reviews

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Continental Grand Prix 4000
 
3.8

(based on 11 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Low rolling resistance (10)
  • Good cornering (9)
  • Excellent grip (7)
  • Durable (4)
  • Puncture resistant (3)

Cons

  • Punctures easily (4)

Best Uses

  • Serious racing/training (8)
  • Sprinting (6)
  • Climbing (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid cyclist (8)

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Mar

8

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great all around tire

By Hammer Sister

from Reston, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Excellent Grip
  • Good Cornering
  • Low Rolling Resistance
  • Puncture Resistant

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

      I have a set of these tires on my ultra-light road bike and have put over 3000 miles on them with only 1 puncture. Mileage includes recreational rides, extensive touring, and commuting on surfaces ranging from smooth dry asphalt, wet asphalt, extremely rough asphalt, and concrete to hard packed dirt & gravel. I've ridden in side winds strong enough to nearly knock me off my bike and have never felt the tires loose traction even for an instant. I'd recommend the Continental Grand Prix 4000s to anyone. They are well worth the price!

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      29

      2008

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not suitable for commuting

      By www.jimcarson.com

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Excellent Grip
      • Good Cornering
      • Low Rolling Resistance

      Cons

      • Punctures Easily

      Best Uses

      • Sprinting

      Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

      These tires have excellent grip, great cornering and low rolling resistance. They would be great to ride on EXCEPT they're so prone to punctures. For this reason, I cannot recommend them.

      While running on set on from the end of July through the middle of September, I had more flats with these tires than I had the rest of the year with other models combined, which is saying something given the prime weather.

      For real road-riding, I would avoid these, instead using Continental Ultra Gatorskins (for example).

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      10

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Conti for the Road

      By Roady1

      from Kingston, WA

      About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Excellent Grip
      • Good Cornering
      • Low Rolling Resistance

      Cons

      • Punctures Easily

      Best Uses

      • Climbing
      • Long Rides
      • Rain
      • Serious Racing/Training

      Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

      Conti GP4000 is a very good road tire: very light weight, excellent traction, both dry and wet. Great tire for climbing and acceleration moves. New Activated Silica Compound, while provides excellent grip and low rolling resistance, tends to pick up and hold glass chards from road side, and allows tire punctures as wheels rotate. Getting 1800 to 2000 miles for overall tire wear.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      26

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Smooth ride

      By Matt2007

      from Connecticut

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Cornering
      • Low Rolling Resistance
      • Puncture Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Serious Racing/Training
        • Sprinting

        Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

        What I like best is that these foldable Conti's are much easier to mount on wheels than were the wire rimmed tires that used to be on my bike. (Everyone says that is an individual thing, but I'm sticking with foldables for this reason.) The ride is smoother. I've ridden over small debris without problems. At 1300+ miles there is plenty of tread left, but I have cracking where the sidewall meets the top surface. I checked the serious training box because they are a racing tire and priced accordingly. They're a sprinter's tire because Thor Hushovd rides Conti's.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        8

        2009

         
        4.0

        Great tire!

        By Irish Diving Goat

        from Austin, TX

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Good Cornering
        • Low Rolling Resistance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Climbing
          • Commuting
          • Serious Racing/Training
          • Sprinting

          Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

          I was surprised at how many reviews stated the tires punctured easily- I have over 4500 miles on mine and have maybe had 3 flats? Makes me wonder what tire pressure they're running. Regardless, Bicycling Magazine loves these tires, too, so I'm not alone. For the price, weight and durability- BTW, don't EVER use these on a trainer, they'll shred and you'll cry- I don't think there's a better tire out there.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          19

          2009

           
          4.0

          Great Tire

          By glsbldr1

          from Boulder, CO

          About Me Competitive Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Excellent Grip
          • Good Cornering
          • Low Rolling Resistance
          • Puncture Resistant

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Climbing
            • Commuting
            • Rain
            • Serious Racing/Training

            Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

            I am surprised to see so many reports of punctures. I've ridden a set of the Conti 4000s over the past 18 months and got a total of about 4000 miles on them, with one puncture. I live in a place where goathead thorns are common and the roads often have debris of one kind or another. I also often ride on the dirt roads in the mountains and plains here in Boulder, so the tires are not babied. I've had similar experiences with the Conti 3000 and the 4-Season tires. All of which have been fast, reasonably light and excellent handling tires.

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            10

            2008

             
            3.0

            Fast and grippy, but way too many flats

            By Washington Duck

            from Bellevue, WA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Excellent Grip
            • Good Cornering
            • Low Rolling Resistance

            Cons

            • Punctures Easily

            Best Uses

            • Climbing
            • Serious Racing/Training
            • Sprinting

            Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

            I've put about 1000 miles on them, and the number of flats I've had is unacceptable. I even blew a hole in my sidewall (dangerous!). They're fun to ride on very smooth, clean surfaces, but I think the weather-beaten paths here in the Northwest are a little much for them.

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            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Aug

            23

            2008

             
            3.0

            Light - and the flats prove it!

            By Garibaldi

            from Portland, OR

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Excellent Grip
            • Good Cornering
            • Low Rolling Resistance

            Cons

            • Punctures Easily

            Best Uses

            • Serious Racing/Training
            • Sprinting

            Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

            These tires are very light and fast. They are also very sticky which is great for traction and steering, but VERY bad for punctures. I assume the Vectran layer is not very tightly woven. I've had more flats with these than any other tire I've ever used. The sidewall is also very thin, so keeping them at high pressure (120 lb) is critical to prevent cracking and pinch flats. Great tire for track use, bad for commuting unless your area has very smooth roads and unusually low debris.

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            Sep

            12

            2007

             
            4.0

            Better tire than I expected.

            By MultiSport Life

            from Sausalito, CA

            About Me Triathlete

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Cornering
            • Low Rolling Resistance

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Climbing
              • Serious Racing/Training

              Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

              Corners better than expected. Sidewall color fades quickly and makes the tire look worn.

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              Sep

              9

              2007

               
              5.0

              great tire

              By climb4life

              from san diego

              Comments about Continental Grand Prix 4000:

              highly recommend. one of the best ive used. dependable.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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