Grand Prix 4000S Tire Blowouts!!!

[TheLondonCyclist]

I just purchased two tires which are named in the title... I've been seeing videos on YouTube of them blowing out at the sides... has anyone else experienced this? I'm scared that if I hit high speed and this blows.. I'm done for!

 

[BSRU]

I just purchased two tires which are named in the title... I've been seeing videos on YouTube of them blowing out at the sides... has anyone else experienced this? I'm scared that if I hit high speed and this blows.. I'm done for!

Not me, I've done over 40mph on an old set and I'm still here.
Regular checking is required for all tyres.

 

[Rob3rt]

They are one of the best regarded clincher tyres going, stop worrying and just ride them.

 

[Dusty Bin]

I just purchased two tires which are named in the title... I've been seeing videos on YouTube of them blowing out at the sides... has anyone else experienced this? I'm scared that if I hit high speed and this blows.. I'm done for!

"she canne tak nae more captain...she's gonna blow.....!!!"

 

[fossyant]

Just ensure you check sidewalls for cuts regular.

It was Schwalbe Ultremos that had a bad batch a few years back. The sidewalls would bulge and then go.

 

[mangid]

Took me 2 inner tubes to realize the side wall on my GatorSkin HardShell had worn thru, wasn't cut, just failed at the junction with the rim. Only 4K miles on it as well. I blame the wet weather.

Positive outcome is that I'm now back on Pro 4's, and feel a lot more secure on the road.

 

[MikeW-71]

A tyre is only going to fail catastrophically if it has been damaged IMHO. Check your tyres regularly and you will prevent this. I have a 1000mile old set of GP4000S and they are in perfect condition.

Ride them and enjoy.

 

[e-rider]

I just purchased two tires which are named in the title... I've been seeing videos on YouTube of them blowing out at the sides... has anyone else experienced this? I'm scared that if I hit high speed and this blows.. I'm done for!

I've used these for ages and have had no problems - in fact they are my favourite tyres and seem to be great quality.
If you hit a sharp stone (or simialr) at high speed then they might blow out, just like any other road tyre would!

 

[e-rider]

Took me 2 inner tubes to realize the side wall on my GatorSkin HardShell had worn thru, wasn't cut, just failed at the junction with the rim. Only 4K miles on it as well. I blame the wet weather.

Positive outcome is that I'm now back on Pro 4's, and feel a lot more secure on the road.

Pro4s ride nice but they are far less durable than Contis!

 

[TheLondonCyclist]

I currently have Gator skin tires on my bike and they are quite fast (in my opinion) , so I'm looking forward to trying these new tires.

 

[Mo1959]

"she canne tak nae more captain...she's gonna blow.....!!!"

Poor Scottish accent there Dusty.
"She canna tak nae mair Captain, she's gonna blow"

 

[HLaB]

Ive found the side walls on GPs a bit weak so I've had to bin a few when they've had side wall gashes but despite this I've never had one suddenly blow. As with any tyre if its checked regularly the OP will be OK.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Poor Scottish accent there Dusty.
"She canna tak nae mair Captain, she's gonna blow"

Sorry, it's been a while since I read an 'oor wullie' comic..

 

[AndyRM]

Sorry, it's been a while since I read an 'oor wullie' comic..

Your confusion is understandable. Oor Wullie was drawn by an Englishman, and Scotty (James Doohan) was Canadian.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Your confusion is understandable. Oor Wullie was drawn by an Englishman, and Scotty (James Doohan) was Canadian.

er...why is that relevant...?