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Description

GP5000: The Gold-Standard For Road Tires

The Continental Grand Prix 5000 is a worthy successor to the beloved Grand Prix 4000 S II road tire, which reigned over the road-clincher bicycle tire market for over ten years. As you can imagine, creating a better version than the GP4000 was not a simple task, but Conti did it.

The new Grand Prix 5000s are high-performing all-rounders featuring even better versions of Black Chili tread compound and tear-resistant Vectran Breaker technology, as well as two new technologies: Lazer Grip and Active Comfort.

The German tire manufacturer focused specifically on the two problematic areas of the GP4000s — cornering grip and puncture protection. With their added tech in both these departments, the GP5000 rises above all other comparable clinchers.

The Vectran Breaker puncture protection is lighter, is more flexible, and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker used in previous models. Like spider silk, Vectran is an extremely strong and lightweight synthetic material, woven tightly into a multi-strand barrier.

The GP5000's Lazer Grip technology delivers more cornering traction from day one — no break-in time is required thanks to its micro profile structure that reaches over the shoulder of the tire.

Integrated into the 3-ply/330tpi casing of the Grand Prix 5000, Active Comfort technology provides stiffness in the sidewall and flexibility under the tread for greater vibration dampening and excellent ride comfort.

Grand Prix Family

The standard GP5K is only the beginning of the possibilities. If you want a tubeless version, or need hookless compatibility, check out the S TR or AS TR for all-season grip and durability. If you're after pure speed, only the TT TR will do.

Features

  • An all-rounder with high-performance
  • Active Comfort & Lazer Grip technologies
  • Black Chili tread compound
  • Vectran Breaker puncture protection
  • Foldable bead
  • 3-ply/330tpi casing
  • Available in cream and transparent (aka brown) colored sidewalls
  • Weight: 290g (700x32), 235g (x28), 215g (x25), 200g (x23)
  • PSI: 85-100 (700x32), 95-115 (x28), 95-120 (x25), 110-120 (x23)
  • BAR: 6,0-7,0 (700x32), 6,5-8,0 (x28), 6,5-8,5 (x25), 7,5-8,5 (x23)

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.

Specifications

Threads Per Inch: 330 

Tire Type: Clincher-Folding 

Compound: Black Chili Compound 

Protection: Vectran Breaker 

700 x 23mm - Black

Weight: 205 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 23mm (0.9in) 

Mfg PartNum: 0101623 

700 x 25mm - Black

Weight: 220 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 25mm (1.0in) 

Mfg PartNum: 101624 

700 x 28mm - Black

Weight: 250 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) 

Mfg PartNum: 101625 

700 x 30mm - Black

Weight: 255 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 30mm (1.2in) 

Mfg PartNum: 0101813 

700 x 32mm - Black

Weight: 295 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 32mm (1.3in) 

Mfg PartNum: 101626 

700 x 25mm - Cream/Black

Weight: 220 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 25mm (1.0in) 

Mfg PartNum: 101947 

700 x 28mm - Cream/Black

Weight: 250 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) 

Mfg PartNum: 101948 

700 x 25mm - Transparent/Black

Weight: 220 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 25mm (1.0in) 

Mfg PartNum: 0101895 

700 x 28mm - Transparent/Black

Weight: 250 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) 

Mfg PartNum: 0101896 

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Reviewed 8/29/2024
by Brian G
Michigan
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Defective Tire?

I bought a set of these for my road bike about six weeks ago. Size 28mm with translucent side walls. A couple weeks ago the rear tire developed a slit in the sidewall. This allowed the tube to protrude through causing a sudden blowout. I could not find anything in the tire that could�ve caused this. Nor was I aware of hitting or running over anything that could have damaged the sidewall. Therefore, I suspect it was a defective tire. I sent a message to continental tire online a couple weeks ago, but have not heard back from them.

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Reviewed 9/30/2024
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Macon, GA
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Fast rolling tire

This is a very fast rolling tire. I set it up with Vittoria latex tubes and it feels as fast as any tubeless tire I've ever run.

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Reviewed 10/3/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Naperville, IL
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Durable, fast tire with low rolling resistance road tire.

I use the Grand Prix 5000 as a road tire, I normally get 5000-6000 miles a year from a set of tires.

Tire is high preforming as stated and pretty durable.

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Reviewed 10/3/2024
by Christy
Toney
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Best tires ever

The gp5000 are great tires and look great. I've been running 28's until my last order and I got the 30's. They ride great.

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Reviewed 9/24/2024
by Edward Tiredhands
Competitive Racer
Los Angeles CA
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The tire is fast only if you can mount it.

I got these for some Hed Jet wheels. In the channel, no luck, even with no base tape as an experiment. Barely got one onto a Mavic Aksium wheelset with tools; other tires fall onto these rims; I hope it will stretch some there. The other? Won�t go on even the Mavics. I know Conti Gatorskins are tough to mount because they�re stiff, but a supple race tire? I�d give it two thumbs down, but they�re too tired.

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Reviewed 4/12/2024
by mistyowl
Cycling Enthusiast
Tennessee
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4 of 33 customers found this review helpful.
Size is off

I bought the 25mm size from BikeTIresDirect on 6/3/2023. Just now (April 2024) installing them for the new season. However, they are not 25mm wide, despite clearly stating so on the sidewall. When properly mounted and fully inflated, they measure 23mm. Too late to return them and shouldn't have to pay return shipping anyway. Though I'm a long-time customer, I will not likely buy any more tires from your store. And though I've used Conti tires for years, I will likely switch to another brand. They had an outstanding tire in the GP4000; and the GP 4-Season is good too. But I will find another brand.

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Reviewed 8/19/2024
by bkgerm
Cycling Enthusiast
Otsego, Michigan
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Sidewall Crack & Blowout

Bought a set of Conti GP5000 clincher tires, transparent sidewall, about 5 weeks ago. A couple days ago I had a blowout on the rear tire. Upon inspection I found a crack in the tire sidewall that allowed to tube to blow out and go flat instantly. There is no explanation for the tire damage other than a defective or weak sidewall. The tire only had a few hundred miles on it, and is 99% ridden on paved roads. I have contacted Continental to see if they will provide a replacement tire under warranty.

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Reviewed 8/1/2024
by Germanrazor
Cycling Enthusiast
Asheboro, NC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
700x28

Comparatively, to other tires, the Conti for the price is a steal when on sale. Now to the 28mm tire I upped to from a 25mm. Not only is it a bit more plush, I lost no overall speed average. In fact, may have gained a bit but will need to at my speed metric from my last new install of the 25mm size. Is there a better race tire and all-around tire in existence? Maybe, but as long as my Conti's keep providing exceptional ride and performance, I will never know! Try a set today!

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Reviewed 6/20/2024
by Audie Conrad
Auburn, Maine
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9 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Gr8 tire

I've been riding on Conti's for 2 decades and the newer 5000's for the 3rd year. Terrific tire all-round. They hold pressure, handle and roll rrally well - top shelf.

However, when new they can be a bear to mount!

A few pointers on this that will definitely help. If possible place them in direct warm sunlight for an hour or so to soften it /make a "bit" pliable. Rub the edge of the rim with lightly diluted dish soap. And [oddly] I've worn rubber dipped yard gloves while mounting the tire. Along with a solid mounting lever - all in all these work well and will illiminate the near impossibility if you don't!??

I recently had a rear tire pinch-flat with about 500 miles on the tire - the tube swap was a snap. No problems at all removing/remounting the tire.

Gr8 bike tire! Try 'em!

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Reviewed 7/8/2024
by DanTA
Cycling Enthusiast
Forest Grove, Oregon
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
High performing and durable. Very comfortable ride for a thin tire! Reallyl feel the grip on fast corners.

I use these tires on a vintage 80's high end road bike. At correct inflation they give a smooth, fast ride on my light weight, aluminum frame bike, and enhance its quickness and nimbleness around corners with their great grip on the road. I ride 50-100 miles a week in spring to fall; last version of these tires lasted me two seasons. There is nothing I do not like about these tires in my application; they are a perfect fit for my '84 Schwinn Mangusta 5000. Even the number matches and it feels like they were made with a bike like mine in mind.

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Reviewed 9/5/2024
by TunaFish
Cycling Enthusiast
Oak Park, IL
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Best all around road tire in the biz

In my experience the Conti 5000 is the best all around cycling tire. I am a big guy @ 245lbs and avg group rides of 20 mph+. The ride quality, durability, and performance always hits the mark. I am running 30mm on a CAAD13 at 65-70 PSI, and the tire just delivers. With the tire quality, lower tire pressure with running 30mm, & the lower rolling resistance, the ride experience is top notch. I highly recommend. Ride safe!

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Reviewed 8/26/2024
by Anonymous
San Mateo
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tires if you run tubes

People will tell you these tires are hard to put on, and they are, until you know the trick. Once you get to the stage where you can�t get the bead over the rim, go around the rest of the wheel, pinching the tire and shaking it like a Polaroid picture. This will debead and give enough slack for you to get the tire on without tools. You wouldn�t believe how many tire levers and inner tubes I broke before I figured this out. Skill issue.

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Reviewed 9/16/2024
by Tucson Mike
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Contis for Life!

Simply the best- no better tire, period.

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Reviewed 8/22/2024
by Bob D.
Stowe, VT
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great road tire

This is my third pair of Continentals. The first were GP4000 and the others GP5000. The prior two pair lasted a few thousand miles each. They are, however, difficult to install. Heating the tire with a hair dryer helps a lot. Having said that I think that the snug fit helps the tire hold inflation better. It is like having a tubeless setup with a tube inside.

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Reviewed 8/22/2024
by Bob D.
Stowe, VT
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Great road tire

This is my third pair of Continentals. The first were GP4000 and the others GP5000. The prior two pair lasted a few thousand miles each. They are, however, difficult to install. Heating the tire with a hair dryer helps a lot. Having said that I think that the snug fit helps the tire hold inflation better. It is like having a tubeless setup with a tube inside.

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Reviewed 8/22/2024
by Steve
San Diego, California
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Continental Grand Prix 5000 - A Great Tire that is worth the price

The Continental Grand Prix is an excellent road tire for many reasons. It rides smoothly, has low rolling resistance, corners precisely, and rides for miles. This may not be the least expensive road tire, however, given all of its attributes it�s worth the price. I have ridden these tires for thousands of miles on paved and unpaved roads and they continue to stand up.

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Reviewed 8/23/2024
by LivinOnTulsaTime
Cycling Enthusiast
Tulsa
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Looks cool and rides great

I ride paved trails and roads in Tulsa. I�ve always trusted Conti GPs for durability and performance. Excellent tires. Installed on Specialized Creo SL Founder�s Edition

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Reviewed 9/12/2024
by Joe
Brockton Massachusetts
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Continental 5000 Grand Prix

The 4000 and 5000 series tires are in my opinion the best tires that very seldom experience a flat since my old Wobler glue ups from the 80's

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Reviewed 8/6/2024
by Anonymous
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Gp 5000

Best all around road tire, in my opinion!

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Reviewed 9/5/2024
by Anonymous
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Very Durable Tires

These tires seem to hold up just as well as gator skins that friends use. Good gripping, and easy to change tubes.

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