Two road clinchers with overlapping 700c widths; their catalog notes point to different weather and riding priorities.
Riders matching a 25 or 28 mm road setup
It depends on your priorities. Both product families list those widths; check the exact ASIN variant and rim/frame fit.
Riders who often face cold or wet roads
Continental Grand Prix 4-Season. The GP 4-Season record explicitly states an all-season compound for cold/wet grip and DuraSkin sidewall protection.
Road riders comparing listed compounds and protection
It depends on your priorities. Each tire has different listed features, but BikeSize has no head-to-head grip, rolling, or wear measurements.
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| Detail | Continental Grand Prix 4-Season | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tires | Tires |
| Level | The catalog classifies it as a road tire. | The catalog classifies it as a road tire. |
| Key features | Vectran Breaker puncture protection; DuraSkin sidewall protection; All-season compound for cold/wet grip; Clincher, folding bead; 700x23 / 25 / 28 | BlackChili compound; Vectran Breaker puncture protection; LazerGrip cornering grip; Active Comfort Technology vibration damping; Clincher, folding bead; 700x23 / 25 / 28 / 32 |
| What is included | The catalog identifies one clincher tire; it does not list a pair or additional accessories. | The catalog identifies one clincher tire and does not list a pair or accessories. |
| Best for | Road riders looking for the catalog’s stated cold/wet and bad-road use, with 25 or 28 mm options listed. | Road riders comparing an all-round clincher with the listed compound, puncture-protection, and size options. |
| Main drawback | The catalog price is $91.77, and riders must still confirm the selected width fits the rim and frame. | The selected offer can vary by width; confirm the exact size and frame clearance before ordering. |
Specs and included items reflect the cited product listings; check the seller page for current package details.
| Aspect | Continental Grand Prix 4-Season | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared size options | 700x23 / 25 / 28 | 700x23 / 25 / 28 / 32 | Depends |
| Weather intent | All-season compound for cold/wet grip | Not specified in catalog entry | Option A |
| Named protection | Vectran Breaker; DuraSkin | Vectran Breaker | Depends |
| Construction | Clincher, folding bead | Clincher, folding bead | Depends |
| Catalog price | $91.77 | $81.92 | Option B |
Continental lists Vectran Breaker, DuraSkin sidewall protection, an all-season compound for cold and wet grip, a folding clincher bead, and 700x23/25/28 sizes.
Continental lists BlackChili compound, Vectran Breaker protection, LazerGrip, Active Comfort Technology, a folding clincher bead, and 700x23/25/28/32 sizes.
Continental Continental Ultra Sport III
Continental Ultra Sport III is another guide-listed road clincher with 700x23/25/28/32 sizes and a folding bead.
These are both road clinchers with overlapping 700c sizes and a folding bead, so choosing between them comes down to the conditions and features you care about. The GP 4-Season lists an all-season compound for cold and wet grip plus DuraSkin sidewall protection. The GP 5000 lists BlackChili, Vectran Breaker, LazerGrip, and Active Comfort Technology. Those are manufacturer/catalog claims, not test results from BikeSize. Check the precise width and rim fit; the recorded prices are $91.77 and $81.92. We did not mount or ride either tire.
We used the verified catalog records for these exact Continental ASINs and confirmed both appear on the tires guide’s rendered product-pick surface. We compare only listed sizes, construction, compounds, and intended conditions. Manufacturer/catalog claims are not independent performance results. Check the selected width, rim compatibility, and frame clearance with the exact product and bicycle. BikeSize did not conduct hands-on testing or mount either tire. We have no comparative data for rolling resistance, wet grip, punctures, or wear.
Our sizing guides and category pages help you narrow the field.