Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Gatorskin 25 2015 vs
Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 25 2014 vs
Continental Ultra Sport II 25 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Gatorskin 25 *
- Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 25 *
- Continental Ultra Sport II 25 *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | |||
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Brand | Continental | Continental | Continental |
Model | Gatorskin 25 | Grand Prix 4000S II 25 | Ultra Sport II 25 |
Year | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 |
Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubetype (clincher) |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High | Low |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0100084 | 0100945 | 0150011 |
EAN | |||
TPI | 3/180 | 3/330 | 3/180 |
Compound | carbon black mixture | Black Chili | PureGrip |
Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 25-622 | 25-622 | 25-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Specified Weight | 240 grams | 225 grams | 260 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 95 psi | 95 psi | 95 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 120 psi | 120 psi | 120 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 32-630 (27x1 1/4) 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 32-622 (700x32C) 23-571 (650x23C) 28-559 (26x1 1/8) | 20-622 (700x20C) 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 23-571 (650x23C) | 32-630 (27x1 1/4) 28-630 (27x1 1/8) 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 32-622 (700x32C) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | |||
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Model | Gatorskin 25 | Grand Prix 4000S II 25 | Ultra Sport II 25 |
Specified Weight | 240 grams | 225 grams | 260 grams |
Measured Weight | 255 grams | 215 grams | 267 grams |
System Adjusted Weight | 355 grams (tire + inner tube) | 315 grams (tire + inner tube) | 367 grams (tire + inner tube) |
Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) | 27 mm (un-round) | 26 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 23 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) | 24 mm (un-round) |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 3.2 mm | 2.9 mm | 3 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Unmounted Casing Width | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Unmounted Tread Width | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | No Data | No Data | No 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
Rolling Resistance Test Results | |||
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Model | Gatorskin 25 | Grand Prix 4000S II 25 | Ultra Sport II 25 |
Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video | No Video |
Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) | 27 mm (un-round) | 26 mm (un-round) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure |
19.3 Watts CRR: 0.00579 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) | 12.2 Watts CRR: 0.00366 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) | 14.3 Watts CRR: 0.00429 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure |
20.2 Watts CRR: 0.00606 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) | 12.9 Watts CRR: 0.00387 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) | 14.8 Watts CRR: 0.00444 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. 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) | |||
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Model | Gatorskin 25 | Grand Prix 4000S II 25 | Ultra Sport II 25 |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 89 Points | 52 Points | 51 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 3.2 mm | 2.9 mm | 3 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | |||
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Model | Gatorskin 25 | Grand Prix 4000S II 25 | Ultra Sport II 25 |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | |||
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Model | Gatorskin 25 | Grand Prix 4000S II 25 | Ultra Sport II 25 |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Gatorskin 25 *
- Continental Grand Prix 4000S II 25 *
- Continental Ultra Sport II 25 *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts