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Continental Grand Prix 4000

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 332 ratings
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Brand Continental
Tire Type Clincher
Bike Type Road Bike
Material Rubber
Tread Type Directional

About this item

  • Vectran Breaker Technology: lighter, reinforcing tread protection
  • Black Chili Compound: faster, stickier, longer lasting
  • Tire Wear Indicators
  • Best All Around Race Tire on the Market
  • Black with Silver Labels

Product Description

Continental 0100000 Grand Prix 4000S 700 x 23 Black Tire with Black Chili boasts global appeal as the best all round race bike tire on the market. The all black Grand Prix 4000 S catches the eye with its big silver labels. Aggressive and posh alike, it matches every high-end race bike perfectly. With the reduction to black and silver the Grand Prix 4000S does not clash with the frames color or rim stickers. S stands for sport, special and “Schwarz“ – the German term for black. But the Grand Prix 4000 S can do more than just look good. Not only is it fast and super grippy, thanks to its state-of-the-art Black Chili rubber compound, but it is also tough with a healthy tread layer and of course our Vectran anti puncture breaker layer underneath. So for reliability, longevity and all out performance for your race machine, the Grand Prix 4000s is the only choice. Specs: Color - black/black skin foldable; Black Chili - yes; Weight - 205 grams; Recommended PSI - 110; Maximum PSI - 120; PU - 10.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
332 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, durability, grip, and rolling resistance of the cycling tire. For example, they say it's the best all around tire, it sticks to the pavement like glue and has less rolling resistance. Customers are also impressed with the value, saying it'll last a long time and is worth the trade-off. As for performance, and flats, they're satisfied.

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112 customers mention112 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cycling tire. They mention that it's the best all-around tire, the best rolling tires they have ever ridden, and that it makes their bike feel perfect. They also say that the tires perform very well around turns and have a lower rolling resistance than other tires.

"...These particular tires are excellent. They are sticky in corners, and yet they are still fast when straight...." Read more

"...This tire gives me a smooth and safe ride. If anyone out there recommends a better tire, I'm all ears." Read more

"...Great tires, great price. I'll be back for more WHEN these finally give..." Read more

"...but the strong inner lining, which includes the sidewalls, keeps them in decent shape...." Read more

82 customers mention73 positive9 negative

Customers like the durability of the cycling tire. They say it's long-lasting, has a strong inner lining, and has great puncture resistance. Some customers also mention that the tire wears like iron and has no issues with blowouts or tire failures.

"...miles on my rear tire, and only 400 on the front, but I see very little wear on the rear, even with several sliding stops...." Read more

"...The way they hum when I get going is gratifying. For myself, decent speed is achievable even though they are a heavier tire...." Read more

"...The tires seem to be pretty puncture and tear resistant...." Read more

"...They have cuts and holes in the outer tire, but the strong inner lining, which includes the sidewalls, keeps them in decent shape...." Read more

56 customers mention53 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the grip of the cycling tire. They mention that it rolls well, wears well, and offers excellent hold. Some say that the tires stick to the pavement like glue and are good in the rain.

"...These particular tires are excellent. They are sticky in corners, and yet they are still fast when straight...." Read more

"...The grip is fantastic in both dry and wet pavement...." Read more

"...They have excellent all-around performance and offer very good grip in all weather conditions...." Read more

"...These tire are the real deal, low rolling resistance, sticky cornering and light enough to race on...." Read more

56 customers mention56 positive0 negative

Customers like the rolling resistance of the cycling tire. They say it has less rolling resistance and better flat protection. Some say it's grippy, sturdy, and smooth riding. They also say it keeps rolling on with no trouble.

"...This tire gives me a smooth and safe ride. If anyone out there recommends a better tire, I'm all ears." Read more

"...rolling resistance, but these babies sure roll smooth and their ride is top-notch.It seems like my Michelins started to crack (dry rot?)..." Read more

"...They roll great at ~110psi...." Read more

"...compared to other tires. It also seems tohave lower rolling resistance, although thatis admittedly subjective and hard to measure...." Read more

36 customers mention26 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the cycling tire. They say it's worth the trade-off, has incredible grip and puncture resistance, and is quick. Some mention that the tires are somewhat light for the price.

"...Great tires, great price. I'll be back for more WHEN these finally give..." Read more

"...The softer rubber wears faster than some other tires, but it is worth the trade-off in my opinion...." Read more

"...GP4000S, both clinchers and tubulars and they just work and provide great value...." Read more

"...Anyway, the tire: A great tire although a little expensive...." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cycling tire. They mention that it is fast rolling, light weight, and pretty long. They are great for cornering at high speed, durable, and high performance. They also mention that descending is faster and feels safer with these tires. They say that they stop better and are more confident in fast turns.

"...They are sticky in corners, and yet they are still fast when straight...." Read more

"...For myself, decent speed is achievable even though they are a heavier tire. Flats are still possible, however, with the Kevlar...." Read more

"...I am 168 lbs and I put in 95 psi for both front and rear. This tire is fast and great for cornering high speed...." Read more

"...They are quick, and somewhat light for the price, but the poor handling removes some confidence and the lack of durability is a killer...." Read more

22 customers mention19 positive3 negative

Customers like the flats with the cycling tire. They say it has great road grip and hasn't had any issues with flats. Some customers also mention that the vectran band works pretty well to prevent flats, but some find them too bouncy.

"...now been riding on two of these for ~750-800 miles and have not had one issue or flat...." Read more

"...The vectran band works pretty well to prevent flats. I've gotten maybe 2 flats over the last 1000 miles...." Read more

"...No problems with flats or anything. They roll so well that headwinds seemed to matter much less.I would recommend these to anyone." Read more

"...So far no flats! These tires are fairly light for a touring tire. Also, to my surprise, I found them fairly easy to mount...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weight of the cycling tire. They mention it's lightweight, durable, and light enough to race on.

"...they consistently come in at 209-211 grams on my scale - this is featherweight compared to a lot of "performance" tires...." Read more

"...the real deal, low rolling resistance, sticky cornering and light enough to race on...." Read more

"...The benefit these tires give you is significant weight and friction reduction." Read more

"...So far no flats! These tires are fairly light for a touring tire. Also, to my surprise, I found them fairly easy to mount...." Read more

Great, Overall Road Tire - Highly Recommend
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Great, Overall Road Tire - Highly Recommend
Great tire, very reliable, good in all weather situations. Does well with punctures, unless you encounter goat heads (pictured) which are typically found in the southwestern states.**I've been a road cyclist for 6 years, and have done various bike rides throughout the country and abroad.
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Brett Gentry
5.0 out of 5 stars Conti keeps me coming back
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014
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I've tried so many different tires, and I keep coming back to Continental. These particular tires are excellent. They are sticky in corners, and yet they are still fast when straight. Michelin Krylion tires were the only other ones that handled as well as these, but they wore out I. Just a few months. In wet weather, these can still get slick, but they are better in the wet than many other tires I have tried, including the Krylions. So far, I have nearly 1,000 miles on my rear tire, and only 400 on the front, but I see very little wear on the rear, even with several sliding stops.

I have had one flat since I got these. It was a pinch flat due to my pressure being lower than it should have been. Keep the pressure up to maximum, and you should not have a problem with flats.
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Anthony J. Clark
4.0 out of 5 stars Continental Grand Prix 4000S
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2010
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I have been hooked on Continental tires for some time now. I have the Ultra Gatorskin on my commuter and the Grand Prix 4000S on my fun bike, a Trek Madone 5.2. The way they hum when I get going is gratifying. For myself, decent speed is achievable even though they are a heavier tire. Flats are still possible, however, with the Kevlar. A thorn got me on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene but I believe it would have punctured just about any tire. I am not a racer so weight isn't that critical for me. This tire gives me a smooth and safe ride. If anyone out there recommends a better tire, I'm all ears.
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Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars Tougher than nails...
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2011
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I can not say enough great things about this tire... I've now been riding on two of these for ~750-800 miles and have not had one issue or flat. After a rough week of chronic flats with my stock tires (I believe mainly due to an exposed metal bead), I finally wanted the peace of mind of a renowned tough tire and kevlar bead. Being a newcomer to cycling, I was a little thrown when I pulled this tire out from it's packaging (especially after dealing with non-lay-flat metal beaded tires)--they felt flimsier than anything and seemed like they'd in no way live up to their reputation. After finessing their shape a bit, I had a relatively easy install. No harder than with my stocks...always a bit tough to pull that last bit of tire over the rim lip, but tire levers helped to make quick work of it.

So as mentioned, since putting these on I've logged near 800 miles on them and they've been absolutely fantastic. I've taken these tires over terrain sure to flatten my stock tires: potholes and rough road debris, wide-grated metal bridges, rough NJ shore-area roadways and even a pebble/stone laden construction site (yeah, don't ask...).

Still being a relative newcomer to cycling, I can't comment with any expertise on rolling resistance, stickiness or noise. Nothing has struck me as unordinary about this tire in any of those categories though, so unless you're anything other than an amateur/hobby cyclist I think these will more than satisfy your needs. Great tires, great price. I'll be back for more WHEN these finally give...
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome tire!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2011
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Great tire! This is probably the best clincher tire I have ridden with (and I've ridden on many). The grip is fantastic in both dry and wet pavement. I found that the GP4000s tires can be mounted by hand on all of my rims besides a DT RR1.1-based wheelset; these rims require tire levers but install is still not too painful.

Others have said that they have been getting 7000 mile life; I must be really hard on tires because at half of that mileage my set is close to worn per the wear dots. Maybe they will wear more slowly from this point on out? Just for reference, I'm about 75 kg and always run with tires pumped to ~800 kPaG (~115 psi).

The tires seem to be pretty puncture and tear resistant. In over 2500 miles of riding I didn't have a single flat (comparable to some of my friends on Gatorskins-and we ride the same roads). I did hit something which tore through all of the layers and rendered one completely useless, but I'm not sure any tire could have withstood whatever I hit.
5 people found this helpful
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JF
1.0 out of 5 stars Big rip in the tire
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013
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A half inch rip occurred in the upper sidewall and into the top part of the back tire, only after the 3rd ride outside. I ordered based on good Amazon reviews and what a local rider told me.

I'd bash Continental, but I've been using 700x25 Gator Hardshells for over a year. They have cuts and holes in the outer tire, but the strong inner lining, which includes the sidewalls, keeps them in decent shape.

The same guy who told me how great the 4000S is also said that one of his Continental GatorSkin tires got a split in the tire after only a couple of weeks. These reviews are only worth so much. I also ordered Vittoria Rubino Pros based on good reviews, but I got a split in one of those after a couple of weeks, although not as bad as this rip in the 4000s.

The Gator Hardshells are either better tires, or I've got lucky. For a 700x25, the specs say they're 270 grams, but mine weight 250 grams, though it might be because of the wear.

Seventy dollars for the Rubino Pros, down the tubes, and $96 for a worthless pair of 4000Ss.

I'll keep the 4000S tires to occasionally feel how flimsy they feel compared to the Gator Hardshells, so I'll resist the temptation to spend a hundred dollars to try and lighten my tire weight by 50 grams a tire, to only find out that I've wasted my money.
4 people found this helpful
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T. Milligan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tire - Great Value!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2011
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I purchased these tires after going through several sets of Michelin tires (Krylions & Pro 3 Race). These tires are superior to the Michelins in every way. They have excellent all-around performance and offer very good grip in all weather conditions. I'm not to sure how to calculate their rolling resistance, but these babies sure roll smooth and their ride is top-notch.

It seems like my Michelins started to crack (dry rot?) after very little use. Perhaps I got a bad set, but the Continental 4000S are still in like new shape after several hundred miles. I couldn't be more impressed. In fact, so impressed I bought a second set for my hybrid bike. It will take some exceptional reviews to get me to switch to another tire. For me, these are the tires to beat. However, don't take my word for it. I highly recommend purchasing a pair and judging for yourself.
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Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Guter Reifen für Vielfahrer
Reviewed in Germany on August 6, 2017
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Ich kaufe mir jetzt den Reifen zum dritten Mal weil er sich sehr gut fährt und wenig Platten hat. Ich pendel im Sommer jeden Tag mit dem Rennrad in die Arbeit und bekomme damit einige Kilometer zusammen. Zwischendrin hatte ich einen gleichteuren Reifen von Bontrager, der allerdings bereits nach 2500 Km zum Wegschmeißen war. Dieser Reifen von Conti hält ein Vielfaches an Kilometern.
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christophe
5.0 out of 5 stars très performant
Reviewed in France on November 28, 2015
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Pneu très performant sur route sèche comme sur route mouillé.Relativement facile à monter et à démonter.Résistance à l' usure correcte après avoir parcouru 4000kms .
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josemi eseverri
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnífica cubierta a muy buen precio
Reviewed in Spain on May 3, 2014
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Es muy buena cubierta, ya la conocía pues la uso habitualmente, y el precio que he pagado por ella ha sido excelente.
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alberto38
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo copertoncino
Reviewed in Italy on February 13, 2014
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Ottimo prodotto. Da parecchi anni uso i copertoncini Continental di fascia alta e posso confermare che in tutte le situazioni, tenuta in discesa, sul bagnato ed anche come scorrevolezza si comportano egregiamente, è ovvio che bisogna adeguare la pressione, al proprio peso ed a secondo delle prestazioni che si vogliono ottenere: se nel percorso c'è molta discesa o se la giornata è piovosa, serve più di morbidezza, se invece il percorso è pianeggiante ed ancor più se si corre una cronometro, la pressione andrebbe tenuta un pochino più alta.
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Alan Br
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent road tyre.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2012
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Bought a new tyre from Amazon as the price was good. These tyres are really excellent, huge levels of grip in the dry, pretty good in the wet and for a lightweight road tyre pretty robust too. I've used them for 2 years as a fast summer tyre (the conti 4 seasons for my winter wheels) and can recommend both tyres.
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