Tyres GP4000 vs GP4000 II

omri

Probably to early to ask that but any thoughts on GP4000 II tyres ?

I am looking at getting a pair. And I laid my eyes on these

However I might snatch the older version that should look good.

Briando

Exact same, except more colors and more sizes.

Read more here:

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Things_that_Roll/Tires/Continental_GP_4000_S_II_3946.html

omri

Briando wrote: »

Exact same, except more colors and more sizes.

Read more here:

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Things_that_Roll/Tires/Continental_GP_4000_S_II_3946.html

Just finished before reading this comment

Will go with the fancy pantsy TdF edition

omri

One more question - is the difference between 4000 (no chili) and 4000s (chili) noticeable in terms of puncture resistance?

Ryath

AFAIK there is no difference in puncture resistance the black chilli compound gives better grip.

Bloggsie

Afternoon All,

I am currently running some Schawlbe Lugano's & I am happy with them, I have been told that "Gator Skins" are the future! and I need to get some, anyone elso rocking gator skins & have any recomendations?

Thanks.

furiousox

I used them (very) briefly and thought they were slow, horrible and harsh.
Maybe good for commuting and puncture resistance but as a training tyre?
No thanks.

dermur

Would agree with furiousox...I find the gatorskins run a little slower than gp4000 not sure if there's any hard scientific evidence to back that up though!

Ole Rodrigo

Having used gatorskins, gp4000 and durano plus, I'd go with durano plus.

No Pants

A lot of people have said that they found gatorskins untrustworthy in the wet. I suppose there has to be a trade-off for the puncture protection.

Briando

There is data thats shows how fast a tyre is (Rolling Resistance or CRR for short).

GP4000s are pretty fast, Vittoria Open Corsa test even faster. Tour magazine did some tests that showed clincher tyres roll better than tubs, which also I guess is shown again by Tony Martin running clinchers with latex tubes during his World TT win recently.

Gatorskins use a tougher rubber and less threads than the GP4000 so are slower and heavier taking more energy to deform when they come in contact with the road as the wheel rolls forwards.

omri

Hows the puncture protection on GPs comparing to Gators? For say daily training rides ?

Gallant_JJ

omri wrote: »

Hows the puncture protection on GPs comparing to Gators? For say daily training rides ?

I use GPs the whole time, inc the winter bike. No issues, 1 puncture in 5000km since last august.

Seweryn

Gallant_JJ wrote: »

I use GPs the whole time, inc the winter bike. No issues, 1 puncture in 5000km since last august.

Same here.

Recently tried the Gators and had a couple of punctures within a week. Could be different factors, but in general the 4000S do quite well as puncture proof tyres.

The Sparrow

I'm very new to commuter cycling and my first inclination was to get gatorskins because I wanted to guard against punctures as much as possible. However, I found the ride very harsh and not enjoyable at all.

Some of that may have been getting used to a road bike but I switched to GP4000s tyres and the ride was much better. Having said that, I did get a puncture the first day with the GP's but since then they have been much better.

Briando

Gallant_JJ wrote: »

I use GPs the whole time, inc the winter bike. No issues, 1 puncture in 5000km since last august.

Same as that! I dig out the lodged glass and sharp rocks from the tyres every so often and don't tend to get punctures. I dont do a daily city commute so don't have to contend with anything really nasty.

Bloggsie

cheers folks, i'll stick the schwalbe's for now so!

gaybeer

Sorry to hijack the thread a little. I have the entry level mavic wheel and conti grand prix tyres and need to replace the tyres. Would they be GP4000 or how could I find out. I just want to replace like for like as Im pretty happy

omri

gaybeer wrote: »

Sorry to hijack the thread a little. I have the entry level mavic wheel and conti grand prix tyres and need to replace the tyres. Would they be GP4000 or how could I find out. I just want to replace like for like as Im pretty happy

If you're happy with what you have now then buy the same tyres.

Jawgap

I like the GP 4 Seasons - good combo of grip, weight and cost - as soon as my RibMos wear out I'm going back to them.