Decent alternative to Conti GP4's

dg74

As one of mine seemed to split on a ride today - only had them 3 months so I think I'll be in touch with Continental.

Anyways, money's tight so what's a decent compromise in the meanwhile?

Ta

BruceG

So did it split or just seem to split, if it only seemed to, no worries.
Hard wearing tyre on a budget I have used Vittoria Rubino Pro as winter tyres without any issues. However many will be along with there preference soon, so just be steered by your budget.
Dont think you will get much joy back from Continental unless it is an obvious manufacturing fault.

dg74

BruceG wrote:

So did it split or just seem to split, if it only seemed to, no worries.
Hard wearing tyre on a budget I have used Vittoria Rubino Pro as winter tyres without any issues. However many will be along with there preference soon, so just be steered by your budget.
Dont think you will get much joy back form Continental unless it is an obvious manufacturing fault.

As I look at the tyre, there is a small split in the sidewall. It's obviously been clipped by some road debris so I don't know if it's worth pursuing.

Thanks for replying though.

pholt89

I think your unlikely to get any where pursuing it I had a Conti gatorskin split on the sidewall after less than 100 miles and they told me that it had to have been road damage without even letting me send them a picture of the tyre.

iPete

I'm trying Miche Pro4 Endurance at the mo, can't really help as they only have 250 miles in them but so far so good.

rick_chasey

dg74 wrote:

BruceG wrote:

So did it split or just seem to split, if it only seemed to, no worries.
Hard wearing tyre on a budget I have used Vittoria Rubino Pro as winter tyres without any issues. However many will be along with there preference soon, so just be steered by your budget.
Dont think you will get much joy back form Continental unless it is an obvious manufacturing fault.

As I look at the tyre, there is a small split in the sidewall. It's obviously been clipped by some road debris so I don't know if it's worth pursuing.

Thanks for replying though.

Superglue it back together. Seriously.

flasher

There is no magic tyre that has low rolling resistance, doesn't puncture and lasts for 10,000 miles. I always find it amusing that it's a consistent forum question (not having a pop at you OP).

I swear by GP4000s, others have nothing but trouble and rave about MIchelins/Schwalbe/Vittoria etc. You could buy a pair of Evo Corsa's not puncture for a year and say that they're the best tyre ever but the truth is you were just lucky!

ddraver

Have a look on bike-discount.de ...Conti tyres for very cheap there...