continental grand prix 4000

Last year, I moved to Conti Grand Prix 3000 tires after the Vittoria Corsas which I loved were getting loads of cuts on the roads I was riding. The Corsa's soft tread made them feel great and handle well. To be sure, the Corsa's never punctured, but I rode in fear of spending serious time on the side of the road. The Contis were much tougher in almost typical Germanic style. They held up great and, while not as nice in the corners or soft on the road, they were pretty nice overall and I mentally felt that I was riding on indestructible treads.

This year, I moved to the new Conti Grand Prix 4000. I only have a few hundred miles on them, but they seem pretty similar to the 3000s on the road. They're lighter than the 3000s and now use "Vectran" instead of Kevlar to allegedly improve puncture resistance. The tires are also supposed to be a bit softer, although I can't tell.