![]() It allows for lower tire pressure and encourages a bit of dirt road adventuring. The larger casing (we tested the 28mm version) also improves overall durability by decreasing pinch flats. The addition of the fat 28mm and 32mm casings makes it even more intriguing as a winter training option - if your frame has enough clearance, there’s no reason to ride narrow tires through the winter. The casing is slightly narrower than claimed on all but the widest rims, measuring 27.7mm on a pair of wide (16mm internal width) Reynolds Aero 46 wheels. ![]() The 4-Season now comes in both 28mm and 32mm versions in addition to the 23mm and 25mm options previously available. ![]() The front still appears pristine, with at least 80 percent of its life still ahead. The rubber compound is quite soft, and now, the rear tire is approximately 40-50 percent worn. Over 1,200 miles of riding, the Continentals suffered just one single flat, caused by a massive nail. The softer rubber and deeper tread grip better when roads are cold and covered in debris while the two-layer Vectran breaker and DuraSkin sidewall protection make the tire much more durable than its racier siblings. That means it doesn’t excel in either area - it’s not as soft and supple as a true race tire, and it wears faster and offers less flat protection than Continental’s Gatorskin lineup.īut there is room for such a tire, at least for those who ride decent roads most of the time. The 4-Season is aimed at riders who want a bit of extra flat protection for winter training but don’t want to make the jump to a thick, uncomfortable, training-specific tire. Continental’s Grand Prix 4-Season tires are something of a Goldilocks, slotted between the company’s race-oriented Grand Prix 4000s and training-tough Gatorskin tires. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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