[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by OTG-ZR2

You rode those didn't you? How'd they stack up against the 4000's?

Yup! But I still prefer the Pro Race 3. I'm on one full season on them and still good.

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Originally Posted by bcrdukes

On a related note - for those of you who bought the Continental GP4000s tires...
tl;dr versioin: Michelin Pro Race 3 = High performance tire. Continental GP4000s = awesome daily rider for training and possibly racing tire

Spoiler!

I rode Alphamale's bike today and felt that it is a softer tire compared to the Michelin Pro Race 3. It's got a nice cushy feel yet a smooth rolling resistance. It travels nicely and personally, for every day riding and training, these tires are pretty good.

Mind you, the Micheline Pro Race 3 has a bit less rolling resistance and is almost effortless when you get going. You feel a lot more of the bumps but in the end, I believe that comparing the Pro Race 3 and GP4000s are like comparing apples and oranges. They are two very different tires with very different intentions but for some reason fall under the "racing tire" category. The Pro Race 3 is a racing tire, not meant for daily riding. I haven't put much time into the GP4000s to say whether I like them or not but I definitely do like the Pro Race 3. Again, two different tires but whatever floats your boat and whatever doesn't break the bank.

I ordered the Pro Race 4 Service Course to try them out and compare them to the Pro Race 3 and the GP4000s. Stay tuned for a review and my thoughts on the tires!

Edit: For those of you who intend to order the Michelin Pro Race 4 - remember there are two kinds! There is the Service Course and the Endurance. The Endurance is made to be longer lasting as opposed to the Service Course.