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 8 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 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.
April 18, 2022
Nothing but good things to say
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I've had zero problems with these tires and I've had them on the bike for about 18 months. Not sure of the mileage because I have a lot of Zwift thrown in, but they likely have around 5-6,000 miles on them. I haven't had any flats with these. However, one of my valve stems broke (my fault), so I did have the chance to change the tube once. I discovered it right as our club was rolling out for a ride, and changing the tube was so quick that I was able to catch the pack. I do run the 28's, so maybe that's why I've had a better experience than other reviewers.
March 20, 2022
Impossible to install
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
They might be great once you figure out how to get them on your wheel but they are so tight it is almost impossible with two people trying to get them on. Good luck if you are riding alone and you flat, you will be stuck.
April 10, 2021
Solid training and racing tire
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I've put about 2000km on these with no issues. The grip is crazy in the corners in both the wet and dry conditions. Would highly recommend.
March 27, 2021
5000s - 4000s you are not
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I trained and raced on 4000s for years and never had issues with quality or performance. This is now my 4th set of 5000s and I'm done. Two had side wall blowouts, and the other two developed bulges right down the center of the tread. A previous review points out that you should not over inflate the tires. Maybe that is my issue as I've been running 100 psi. So if these quality failures are due to over inflating then I suppose that is on me...but I'm still skeptical of the quality at this point. I also agree with another review that the 5000s are extremely difficult to get install...at least on my Hed rims. Makes changing a flat a huge pain in the saddle...particularly if you have a group waiting on you. I believe that all gear people are prone to brand loyalty to a fault, and I'm a perfect example of that. Fool me once...shame on you. Fool me 4 times...well it's time to go with a different brand.
January 15, 2021
Tolerance is key to this one
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 700x25c
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 148
This is a very fast rolling tire with Spider-Man like tackiness. However... you must NOT over-inflate this tire for your weight and rim width. Higher pressure with this tire destroys it making it more prone to flatting, cuts and failures and also looses its tackiness and speed. I typically run no more than 90 to 93 psi on my 25c tires on wide carbon rims with tubes (I weigh 148lbs). In the old days, pumping tires up to 110-120 was thought to produce faster riding, this theory has completely changed. Bigger wider rims and tires with lower pressure are faster, better handling, less prone to flats and failures and last longer. The more you weigh the wider you should go with your tires and rims so that you can maintain a lower pressure on a larger volume setup and avoid pinch flats. By the way, I have never had a pinch flat on my setup and I ride over 7000 per year. This is currently my goto tire on all of our road bikes.
October 23, 2020
Great road tires
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I usually ride on Vittoria but have used these too...great tires, roll fast, grippy.
September 29, 2020
Good tires
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I?ve ridden just over 500 miles in these, including a 200 miler from Seattle to Portland. Very smooth and grippy tire, but they are prone to having little tidbits lodged in the tire, especially riding in the city. Ive had 1 flat so far. Would recommend
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