Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Gator Hardshell 2019 vs
Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 2014

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Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Gator Hardshell
  • Continental Grand Prix 4000S II *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalContinental
Model Gator HardshellGrand Prix 4000S II
Year 20192014
Tire Type Tubetype (clincher)Tubetype (clincher)
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 01003130100945
EAN 4019238466409
TPI 3/1803/330
Compound Black Chili
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 25-62225-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 2525
Specified Weight 270 grams225 grams
Min Air Pressure 95 psi95 psi
Max Air Pressure 120 psi120 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 23-622 (700x23c)
25-622 (700x25c)
28-622 (700x28c)
32-622 (700x32c)		20-622 (700x20C)
23-622 (700x23C)
25-622 (700x25C)
28-622 (700x28C)
23-571 (650x23C)
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Continental Gator Hardshell 2019
Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 2014
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Continental Gator Hardshell 2019
Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 2014
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Continental Gator Hardshell 2019
Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 2014

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Gator HardshellGrand Prix 4000S II
Specified Weight 270 grams225 grams
Measured Weight 273 grams215 grams
System Adjusted Weight 373 grams
(tire + inner tube)		315 grams
(tire + inner tube)
Measured Width 26 mm (un-round)27 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 23 mm (un-round)25 mm (un-round)
Total Tire Thickness Center 3.7 mm2.9 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Unmounted Casing Width 65 mmNo Data
Unmounted Tread Width Members OnlyNo Data
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


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Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Gator HardshellGrand Prix 4000S II
Inner Tube Conti Race28 (100gr butyl)Conti Race28 (100gr butyl)
Spin Up Video YouTubeNo Video
Rolling Resistance
140 PSI / 9.7 Bar		 Not TestedNot Tested
Rolling Resistance
120 PSI / 8.3 Bar		 19.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00585		12.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00366
Rolling Resistance
100 PSI / 6.9 Bar		 20.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00615		12.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00387
Rolling Resistance
80 PSI / 5.5 Bar		 Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4.1 Bar		 Members OnlyMembers Only
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Gator HardshellGrand Prix 4000S II
Total Puncture Score Tread 100 Points52 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 3.7 mm2.9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Gator HardshellGrand Prix 4000S II
Wet Grip Average 66 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Gator HardshellGrand Prix 4000S II
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Continental Gator Hardshell
  • Continental Grand Prix 4000S II *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts


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