Grand Prix 5000 Clincher Tire
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Why We Like The Continental Grand Prix 5000 Tire
The all-new Grand Prix 5000 Tire from Continental is a worthy successor to its Grand Prix 4000 S II, standing at the top of the Continental road clincher range. The Black Chili compound uses the latest polymers and synthetic rubbers along with a proven natural rubber for a high-performance blend that's truly race-worthy. It gives the tire greater ability to conform to imperfections in the road surface for excellent grip in demanding situations, which we appreciate for high-speed cornering.
Details
- Clincher racing tire that you can train on
- Black Chili compound reduces rolling resistance, increases grip
- Active Comfort Technology lessens vibrations for a smoother ride
- Vectran breaker technology reduces puncture risk
- Lazer Grip etching improves cornering traction
- Conti's GP5000 ushers in a new era of road clincher tire dominance
- Item #CON005O
- Compound
- Black Chili
- Size
- 700c x 23mm, 700c x 25mm, 700c x 28mm, 700c x 32mm
- Type
- Clincher
- TPI
- 330
- PSI
- [700c x 23mm] 110-120, [700c x 25mm] 95-120, [700c x 28mm] 95-115, [700c x 32mm] 85-100
- Bead
- Folding
- Claimed Weight
- [700c x 23mm] 7.2oz (205g), [700c x 25mm] 7.8oz (220g), [700c x 28mm] 8.8oz (250g), [700c x 32mm] 10.4oz (295g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 48 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 2, 2024
Almost impossible to mount
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I’ve been riding Continental tires for the last two decades. The GP5000s are almost impossible to mount across their range. The clinchers are quite challenging to mount, so much so that they don’t feel safe in the event of a roadside flat. Trying to mount new tires leaves me with multiple blisters. The tubeless version (not these) are also horrible. I will be another brand going further.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
August 29, 2024
Cornering Confidence and Silky Smooth
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have ridden on many iterations of Continental Grand Prix tires. I switch between 25c and 28c. The 25c accelerates slightly faster than the 28c, but once up to speed, the 28c won't slow you down. If you're looking for more confidence descending, choose the wider options, as there is more surface contact with the ground. The 28c offers a slightly cushier ride and can easily handle a few miles on fire roads. I ride hundreds of miles on the Grand Prix tires before changing them and experience few punctures. It would be hard for anyone to convince me to try another tire; no other tire can beat the Continental Grand Prix 5000.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
July 2, 2024
Does the trick
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 700x25
It’s a trainer tire…what can you say. Working well after a few months of 5 hours a week on the bike. No premature cracks or wear. Got another to have on hand when this one is done
June 5, 2024
Great tire.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Love these tires. Great traction and puncture resistance and good durability.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
May 19, 2024
They are grippy but puncture easily
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I had a flat last week and when I repaired it I found three other lacerations in rear tire. Doesn't even have 50 miles on it. Never seen anything like this in prior tires... I am running them as training tires now.
April 11, 2024
Continental Grand Prix 5000 Clincher Tir
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I love these tires and Backcountry offered a terrific price.
January 6, 2024
I strayed and came back
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Yes I cheated on my Contis. I'd been a Conti fan for years but got tired of the tight fit. I moved to two different brands and both had failures so I'm back. The trick to getting Conti's on and off is to use Park Tool TL-6.3 tire levers and wear gloves. They are longer so you have more leverage and the gloves will give you more power without feeling like you're going to hurt your hands. Its still not easy but definitely alot easier and doable as long as you follow general tire mounting procedures. If you're on the road you're likely to already have gloves on anyway. The GP4000's and now GP5000's are known for low rolling resistance and for me, they've been bulletproof on the road. I also like the way they look. I recently moved from the 25's to the 28's and believe they are a bit easier to mount.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
July 12, 2023
28 IS WHAT YOU WANT!!!!!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
The pairs of 25's I ran for over 10 yrs did very well: fast, ran at 90psi, not that comfortable, good durablity, when worn out did flat more, cuts did happen from glass, nails etc on the side of the road, but main problem was getting the last 6" over the rim, so very depressing when having a flat, especially trying to get under the tire bead to pry the tire off then having to use a tire bead jack getting it back on- often resulting in pinching the new tube!! Enter the 28. It's just as fast, 50% more comfortable. I'm 200lbs and run at 85psi. The 28 is 75% easier to get the tire on, 50% easier in getting the bead out to remove the tube, then again 75% easier getting the tire back on usually just by hand so eliminating the chances of pinching!! I have had the same results on getting it on my Astral aluminum and Astral carbon rim. I've had them over 2,000 miles and the first week got a pinch flat from something near the side of a city street, but no problems since on city or rural roads.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
June 25, 2023
Sidewall blowout
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Like a few other reviewers have mentioned, these tires have problems. I too had a sidewall blowout on a smooth road, and I just put them on a few weeks ago. On the other tire I had a couple pinch flats since it was so difficult to mount. I won't be buying these again.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
May 31, 2023
Have not had better- but hard to mount
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
good puncture resistance, grip and excellent rolling resistance. They can be very hard to fit on some wheels. Took forever to get on a set of HEDS. If either bead is not pinched together in the center of the rim all the way around the wheel, you won't get them on. other wheels I have are nowhere as hard. Be careful if your frame's tire clearance not generous. With modern wide rims these will be a couple mm wider than their size.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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