Grand Prix vs High Road review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Grand Prix vs Maxxis High Road tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Grand Prix is better for Race Tires activities, Maxxis High Road is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to road activities.

Grand Prix

High Road

A reliable all-round tire with solid constrcution, made for sportive tours in demanding terrain.Made to last for many miles. Available in many sizes.

Maxxis’ all-purpose road race tire receives a refresh for 2021 with a new lighter weight casing, upgraded puncture protection, and a revised tread pattern. The result is a lighter, faster, and more durable High Road.

A comfortable all-rounder that has been written into cycling history

Our flagship road race tire

A reliable all-round tire with solid constrcution, made for sportive tours in demanding terrain.Made to last for many miles. Available in many sizes.

Maxxis’ all-purpose road race tire receives a refresh for 2021 with a new lighter weight casing, upgraded puncture protection, and a revised tread pattern. The result is a lighter, faster, and more durable High Road.

Features

BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details
PolyX Breaker
Puncture-defence
With our PolyX Breaker®, we bring our car expertise to the bicycle tire segment: Polyester has been used successfully for years in car tires and been tried and tested many times. The extremely resistant polyester fibre is woven tightly crosswise. In this way, a very high fabric density is reached which not only makes the Breaker more resistant to foreign objects but is also especially resistant to punctures. The rolling resistance is also not negatively affected by the PolyX Breaker®.

Features

HYPR compound
Pro level competition tire
ZK puncture protection
170 TPI casing

Usage

Race

Technologies

ZK ZK is our next generation puncture protection material that is lighter, more flexible, and stronger than previous materials such as K2. Maxxis typically uses ZK as a breaker layer, situated underneath the tread in the middle of the tire.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
HYPR Compound HYPR is a full-silica compound and our best-performing compound to date. Compared to our previous road racing compound, HYPR has 16% less rolling resistance with 23% better grip in wet conditions. Impressively, HYPR decreases rolling resistance and increases traction, all while keeping durability equal to our previous rubber compounds.

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 340 PSI: 115

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 270 PSI: 115

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 315 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 305 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 120

"26"

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ETRTO: 23 - 571 Dimension: 650 X 23C Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 275 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 28 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1 1/8 Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 310 PSI: 115

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ETRTO: 28 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1 1/8 Technology: PolyX Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 245 PSI: 115

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00338500
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 198 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR/ZK/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00329500
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 299 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: HYPR/K2/ONE70/TR Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00349300
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 213 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 115 Tech: HYPR/ZK/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00349400
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 326 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 95 Tech: HYPR/K2/ONE70/TR Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Grand Prix vs High Road review

Features

BlackChili

PolyX Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"26"

Specifications

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