Question difference between two tyres

[Jdratcliffe]

other than the £5 ish they seem to have similar names?

also has anyone used these (either ) i regards to Gp4000s as mine are getting worn now after few thousand miles and looking to renew but money is tight at the moment so £60 on new Gp4000s is not available.

 

[ttcycle]

You don't have the two tyre names? Are you missing a link or something in your post?

 

[BSRU]

I assume you mean the GP4000 and the GP4000s?

 

[Jdratcliffe]

Sorry Dumb moment
tyre 1 http://www.wiggle.com/continental-ultra-sport-road-tire/
tyre 2 http://www.wiggle.com/continental-ultra-race-road-tire/

 

[BSRU]

I find this can be helpful
http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/road.shtml

 

[BSRU]

The Ultra Race seems better.

 

[ttcycle]

Neither are available but it could be simple things such as colour (!), tread or the important one threads per inch of tyre (this affects puncture resistance but can influence rolling speed due to weight etc)

 

[Jdratcliffe]

The Ultra Race seems better.

anything that you see that ive missed cos all i can tell its £5 more..?

 

[BSRU]

anything that you see that ive missed cos all i can tell its £5 more..?

It could be the "Race" has a puncture safety belt which in theory should make it more puncture resistant.

 

[Nearly there]

the race has puncture protection the ultra does not

 

[Nearly there]

Shwalbe luguano has a puncture belt too as does the zaffiro pro for a similar price

 

[accountantpete]

As stated above - the race has that little pink band in the pic- it is a central padded area under the outer coating which stops glass and thorns getting through ( or is supposed to).

 

[2Loose]

The Race is also a far lighter tyre, 80 grams per wheel lighter, so I'd expect the Road to last longer due to deeper tread.

 

[black'n'yellow]

both of those tyres will ride like hosepipes compared to the GP4000S. The Grand Prix would be a better option. Alternatively, why not look at something like the Vittoria Rubino Pro - they can be had for around £20ea on ebay and are excellent tyres...

 

[Jdratcliffe]

both of those tyres will ride like hosepipes compared to the GP4000S. The Grand Prix would be a better option. Alternatively, why not look at something like the Vittoria Rubino Pro - they can be had for around £20ea on ebay and are excellent tyres...

define "riding like hosepipes"? im lost are you saying i should lump it and replace them with GP4000s