Schwalbe's version of GP4000S is....?

[Psyclist]

Just wondered what Schwalbes version of Conti GP4000S is?

Buying all my parts through my LBS and they don't stock Conti.

Cheers.

EDIT: My guess is Ultremo but need somebody to clarify.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Ultremo - but there are so many different versions that I couldn't tell you which is which...

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'd source the Conti's if you can, (buy elsewhere if need be).

As good as the Schwalbes are the Conti's will far outlast them IME.

 

[Sittingduck]

Ultremos are nice tyres but I started getting very regular visitations after 800 or so miles. The ZX variant FWIW - never used any other types.

 

[MattHB]

Ultremos are nice tyres but I started getting very regular visitations after 800 or so miles. The ZX variant FWIW - never used any other types.

Ultremo's are made of soggy cheese compared to GP4000s's

 

[Sittingduck]

I am quite impressed by my 4 Seasons and may slap GP4000s on the best bike, come Spring - or possible PR4's

 

[StuAff]

No idea about the Contis- rather dodgy experience with Sport Contacts put me off- but on the Schwalbe range, Duranos are a far better bet for longevity, particularly the Plus version (tougher than old boots! Over 4k on my first set before I killed the rear, with the front still going strong ).

 

[Psyclist]

Ultremo - but there are so many different versions that I couldn't tell you which is which...

I'd source the Conti's if you can, (buy elsewhere if need be).

As good as the Schwalbes are the Conti's will far outlast them IME.

Ultremos are nice tyres but I started getting very regular visitations after 800 or so miles. The ZX variant FWIW - never used any other types.

Ultremo's are made of soggy cheese compared to GP4000s's

I am quite impressed by my 4 Seasons and may slap GP4000s on the best bike, come Spring - or possible PR4's

No idea about the Contis- rather dodgy experience with Sport Contacts put me off- but on the Schwalbe range, Duranos are a far better bet for longevity, particularly the Plus version (tougher than old boots! Over 4k on my first set before I killed the rear, with the front still going strong ).

Thanks to you all for the replies. I'll get some Contis I reckon. Will see if my shop can get some somehow.

 

[the_mikey]

I quite like last years Conti Grand Prix 24c tyres, only one puncture after riding off road across a moor in yorkshire, and still looking good a year later.

 

[Zee]

For what it's worth, I'd nabbed a brochure from Schwalbe, so some comparative specs attached for their road tyres

annotations are L-R: Speed [rolling; weight] / Grip/ Protection [puncture; snakebite; sidewall]/ Durability.

 

[Psyclist]

For what it's worth, I'd nabbed a brochure from Schwalbe, so some comparative specs attached for their road tyres

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annotations are L-R: Speed [rolling; weight] / Grip/ Protection [puncture; snakebite; sidewall]/ Durability.

Thanks for this! Much appreciated.