Tires

[Geoff]

I am in the market for some new tires. I have been riding pro race fro about 5 years and like them but am concidering the new Contis GP 4000. Has anyone used these? good bad other?

Thanks for the input.

G

[Bill Bove]

If you've been happy with the Pro Race's you should try the Pro Race2. I have used the GP4K and they are pretty good. Right now I'm really liking the MAXXIS Coucrhevel 3C. Light,low rolling resistance, puncture resistant, nice round profile, very happy with them.

[Bradford]

I have been using GP 3000's for years. When I need a new pair last time, I couldn't find any in 700x25, so I went with TriComps. After about 1,000 miles of being unhappy on the Vreds, I finally put some new GP 4000s on today and am happy once again.

The 4000's seem to feel about the same as the old 3000's, but since I had the other tires on in between, I can't compare them directly. What I can say is that I love Contis and am thrilled to have them back on my bike. :banana:

The only complaint I had about the 3000's was that they wore quickly, but my undertanding is the the new model fixed that.

[wasfast]

The GP4k's are worth looking into. I used one set of Pro Races and hated the swooshy sound they make when you're sprinting/standing on a climb.

My personal favorite (with qualifiers) is the Veloflex Pave'. 180 gram tire, very sticky and great feel. Handle terrific.

Downside: they cut easily. I've yet to wear one out before the cuts force the tire beyond use. I've put boots inside several rear tires. Been using them for nearly 2 years and just bought 2 more. Wise cycle buys has black/black for $39.95 which is a great price. Colors are $5.00 more.

[alancw3]

i have been using a set of the contis gp4000 on my six13 for a couple of weeks now. no complaints and are very easy to install without tools. they seem to ride better than the specialized team i use on another bike. i think in either the new nashbar or performance catelog i got a couple of days ago they were on sale.

[ERDR]

i have about 300 miles on a new set of GP 4000's and like their feel. i got over 3000 miles out of my michelins and liked those alot too. never was fond of my vreds.
i hated the way the previous contis always had those side wall threads unravelling. i don't foresee that as an issue with the 4000's.
so far, 2 thumbs up for the conti 4000's.
s.