Continental Grand Prix 5000 Tire
Get the grip, rolling resistance and increased puncture protection you need to ride faster and more comfortably with the all-rounder Continental Grand Prix 5000 tire.
- The BlackChili tread compound strikes a balance between tacky grip and low rolling resistance
- Active Comfort Technology is embedded in the tire construction to absorb vibrations and smooth your ride
- Lazer Grip offers a lasered micro profile structure that expands over the tire's shoulder and provides outstanding cornering and road feel
- Vectran Breaker puncture protection insert offers impressive tear-resistance at a lower weight than comparable nylon breakers
- Handmade in Germany; constructed and tested by skilled craftsman in Cronbach, Germany
- Note: Tire images shown may not reflect size/color/material options available on this page
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View all Continental Road Bike Tires| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tire Width | 700C x 23 MM: 23 millimeters 700C x 25 MM: 25 millimeters 700C x 28 MM: 28 millimeters 700C x 32 MM: 32 millimeters |
| Bead Type | Folding |
| Thread Count Casing (tpi) | 330 threads per inch |
| Tread Type | Slick Tread |
| Weight | 200 grams |
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Super fast and sticky!
My wife and I have been a long-time riders on the GP4000 S-II's and loved them for the steep ascents/descents (including dirt/gravel roads) that we typically ride. Despite our "advanced age" we are still in the top 5% on local mountain roads (at least according to Strava) on these tires. It was hard to believe anything could be better, but the 5000's clearly are! Without pushing the envelope, I was able to best some of my fastest descents on some of the steepest sections of our favorite ride. The 5000's felt more supple (like the best silk tubular tires I used to ride), yet stickier in the corners and faster rolling, despite running them at 10psi less than the 4000 S-II's. FYI, the 25mm 4000's we used to ride would stretch when inflated and actually measured at 27-29mm on our rims. The 5000's are reported to not stretch, we bought the 28mm size and they have remained at 28mm.
Big Thumbs Up!
After blowing out a rear GP4000 tire on a Cinco De Mayo ride in 2019, I immediately purchased a new set of GP5000 (700C x 25C) tires. I've been riding Conti Gatorskins and GP4000s for many years. No question, the GP5000s are an upgrade. Noticeably improved rolling resistance, but still grippy. I rode ~ 4,000 miles, a combination of city/county roads and paved trails, on my initial set of GP 5000's. I didn't experience a single flat!! I'm a 190lb male and ride year round in all kinds of mid western weather.Just on an aside, I use the 20% drop method for inflating my tires so I don't max out the PSI on them. Highly recommend these tires for serious road cyclist.
An OK tire
This tire replaces the well respected Continental 4000 and I have switched to them on two road bikes. The 5000 is very noticeably narrower than the 4000. I think it may be a bit faster and corners about the same. I have noticed that it wears out faster than the 4000 which was not a particularly long wearing tire. My oldest tire is probably well over half worn in 1100 miles. I have not had a flat with the 5000 over a total of about 1600 miles. The 5000 is a perfectly acceptable tire if you can get it for well under MSRP. If it is not on sale, there are equal or better tires available. I would recommend this to a friend only if it is on sale. I am 65. I live in Santa Clara, CA
Feel Fast
I've put about 800 miles on my new Conti GP5000s, and I love them so far. They seem to roll really well and feel faster than the Michelin Pro4 Endurance tires they replaced. They feel pretty compliant. I've had no punctures, and there are not cuts in the tread. The tread really doesn't look worn. The tires were easy to mount without tools (on DT Swiss R460 rims). Fully inflated, these 28mm tires measure 28.5mm wide on a rim with an 18mm internal width. I highly recommend these tires.
even better than GP4000
Great grip and comfy ride on 28mm GP5000, with latex tubes. 10+ years on 25mm GP4000 or GP4000 4season with butyl tubes - grip on the 5000 is even better. The GP4000 ran very big for its stated size; my bike claimed clearance for 28mm tires but GP4000 28mm rubbed on the rear brake bridge so I stuck with 25mm. With the 28mm GP5000, don't know if the comfort factor can be credited to the tubes, the tire, or running at lower pressure than 25mm, or the combination, but whatever it is, I like it.
NOT for tubeless, and not labeled! Good otherwise
I wish Continental marked the application clearly. Not for tubeless! Look for "TR" versions (tubeless ready). Unknowingly, I ran this tubeless on my front wheel for a year!! It tended to go from 70 to 40 psi overnight. I thought i needed to replace rim tape and clean and reseal. That time, I could not hold pressure for more than a few minutes. It seemed to be leaking around the bead. Finally I gave up and thought i just need to replace tire despite lots of tread still and no holes detected. Then I finally, decipher continental's nomenclature! Holy shizzle that was messed up. Glad i didn't have a catastrophic side blowout while cornering at high speed!
Good for a few miles
Am on my second set which I run tubeless. My experience has been more punctures than I can keep track of and the tread delaminating and/or tearing on the rear around 500 miles. The punctures have been primarily in the Salt Lake City area. I use the local paved bicycle paths and designated bicycle lanes almost exclusively (though SLC streets are notoriously poorly maintained and almost never cleaned by the city). I have to look to another tire if, for no other reason, safety. I may try a Conti 5K AS and see if that helps or move to gravel tires(?). Comparatively, I rarely had any issues on the same paths/routes with Gatorskins on my last machine.
Not so sure
I've owned my bike for just over 10 years and have tried out all kinds of diff tires. Usually go through a set between a year to a year and a half. Granted sometimes I put new tires on just because I have a big riding coming up and want to try and limit any potential issues. Recenty needed to purchase new tires, so decided to splurge. By far, the most expensive ones I've purchased. They certainly felt faster...or maybe I was just up for the challenge on the recent rides. Down side...I've had 3 flats in about 3 months. I've gone years before without a flat. I even have liners inside, and still have had 3 flats. Very frustrating. I'm giving some thought to returning them.
Outstanding tires
My experience with this tire: I use these tires on my road bike. I have put 13,060 miles on the front tire and am still riding it. The rear tire I rode 7200 miles before replacing it. Neither had a flat. After replacing the rear tire, I rode 4000 miles on it before a piece of metal sliced the sidewall and I had to replace it. Most of my riding is on black-topped roads, though I'm estimating riding about 1000 miles of the 13,060 on gravel. I love the grip, cornering, low rolling resistance and durability. These have been outstanding tires for me! For context, I am 130 lbs.
Spectacular tire!
These tires are so smooth and supple. Along the same routes, I noticed that I can generally ride in one higher gear because these tires are so fast. I also maintain a LOT more of my momentum on short, hard transitions. If you are riding a lot of road miles, do yourself a big favor and do not skimp on anything less than these. Before these, I was riding on Gatorskins and the difference is like night and day. So far, I only have a couple hundred miles on them but I'm hoping the puncture protection is at least as good as I had with the Gatorskins. Those were practically indestructible but very slow rolling.