Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tire

I am an older cyclist with 50yrs of riding experience; racing, long distance touring, and club riding. I recently bought this Conti GP5000 (folding 700x25 tube-type) tire and only have about 200mi on it so far. As with most Conti tires in my experience, it rides well and handles quickly, but it is nearly impossible to mount on a rim the first time; this even after doing the old trick of standing on the loose tire in soft shoes and "stretching" the tire by pulling upward on the opposite side with all my strength, working repeatedly around the tire's circumference. In my experience Conti tires only become "simpatico" for mounting after stretched by many miles and much time under full inflation. Conti tires used to be labeled for safe inflation to 220psi...on a road tire!...who rides at 220psi? Is this why they are so tight? It's a good tire for fast, aggressive riding on bikes and wheels built for that, but I'd hate to sit by the road for 90mins after a flat just trying to get the tire remounted. Lucky that I never seem to collect flats.

Have been using 25mm and more recently 28mm versions of these clinchers for years - bought the 30s for northern transcontinental crossing. They measured about 31.3 on 24mm internal width rims which gave me some extra comfort over 3850 miles in 36 days, weight about matched the spec, rolled similar to the 28s, wear also similar, puncture protection seemed pretty good - one piece of wire puncture and one rough railroad crossing at speed pinch flat over close to 4000 miles (with TPU tubes).

This is the best overall road racing clincher I have ever used. If it were tubeless ready it would be nearly perfect. Very low rolling resistance, supple, long wearing durabilty, puncture resistance and good grip. What more could you ask for in a road racing tire besides tubeless ready? The price is a little steep. But so is everything else. Especially in the cycling industry. Because nearly everything is imported. And the American produced products are just high for other reasons.

These tires ride very well. They feel firm and responsive yet still grip confidently. Even through corners, I never get that soft feeling, so the bike rides predictably.

The tires are really good, but quite expensive. I wished I had configured it to be run-flat, however, rather than using tubes. I've gotten pinch flat and my wheel was a big hassle to change the tube (punctured it at the site) that I had to call my wife to take me home. I punctured a tube again at home trying to replace it so I decided to take it to REI for a new tube and liner, and they even struggle to put back the tire. It's my wheel, not the tire, however.

Why GP 5000? 1. Fast. Low rolling is far better than Vittoria or Schwalbe tires that I have ridden. 2. Punctures resistance. For such a high performance tire, it is incredibly durable. I never flat riding these tires. 3. Long lasting. Tire wear if less better than competitors. Worth spending a little more, a great value. 4. Grip. Most of my rides include significant descents often on wet roads. These tires corner extremely well on steep, technical descents. 5. Appearance. May not be important to some, but the cream side wall tire is beautiful on my bike. Highly recommend these tires!

My go to tire. Been eyeing them for years. Great tire!

After almost 13 years of riding on 28mm (32mm Black Edition since 2017) GP 4 Seasons exclusively - with tubes - I am a late adopter to this tire. I've used tubeless for as long as I can remember for gravel, but have been reluctant to use it for road. I transitioned to a tubeless GP 5000 35mm AS/TR setup this year and will never go back. Running the lowest pressure I've ever run, rolling faster than I did with tubes, and comfortable while I'm at it. Although 32mm would be better aerodynamically, I don't race and really enjoy the extra width for ride comfort. Now have this tire on all of my bikes / road wheelsets.

Last but not least, the Black Chili compound makes for some insane grip. The "Lazer Grip" design extends this compound over the shoulder of the tire. Hitting corners faster than ever. When deep into a turn at speed, these tires make a very satisfying squealing sound from the compound gripping the road surface. The tire absolutely carves corners in turns, and scoops the road under power. Pricey but 100% worth it - tires should never be skimped on.

I swapped my stock tires to these after hearing so many stories about how good GP5000 tires are. The stories, at least in my use, appear true. My average speed has increased as well as my max speed. I am very satisfied with the purchase.

I've been a Conti 5000 tire user for longer than I remember now. I have a 20yr old Trek 1200 road bike. I weigh 230. I get the most miles on tires now than ever. I know a bunch of technology improvements have happened in 20yrs, but I'm sold on this tire. Running over gravel in the road? All's good. Tight corner on sticky blacktop on a sunny 90-plus day? All's good. Poorly chip sealed and worn road by the local DOT? Well... it'll still be a high vibration surface. I'll be back for more when the time is right.

A revelation after many happy years on Michelins, and Vittoria tubulars early on. Germanic precision and speed or French finesse or Italian panache. All revelatory in their own way. But the glide and engagement of this tire surprises in the best way. Many thanks to the exceptional BTD staff that put me on to this tire.

Best tires made! Great grip, very long lasting super low rolling resistance.

I put a lot of miles on my last conti tire and finally got a puncture. I ride throughout the LA area with debris on the road and it's been pretty good overall.

daily road use. Flat asphalt 95%.

Good dry traction. Better than fair wet traction.

Im in So. Fla so no cold weather to affect traction.

puncture resistance seems improved over last couple of replacements [ last two years ].

avg. 18 miles per day X 5 days per week.

I've been using Conti GP tires since 2012 and have loved them ever since. The roll incrediby fast with some of the best in class rolling resistance ratings. Many folks just think of straight line speed, but these tires definitely improve climbing ability as well. They provide great cornering, giving you all the confidence you need to take those fast tight corners. I have tried a few others, but honestly, I went back to the Contis well before those "other brands" had completed their useful lifespan. Just dont waste time and money on other tires, go with these.

These are still my go to tube type tires in 32mm. They hold up well and ride great with TPU tubes on the rough roads of Solvang and Big Bear.

I've been riding Conti's for about 10 years now; clinchers with tubes. I got occasional flats but, and it may be luck, haven't had a flat now for almost 3 years and 7K miles. It may be that going to wider tires (I'm now on 30's) and lower tire pressures (now at 60 & 65) result in fewer flats? Conti's have a reputation for being hard to mount. This was true on my 21mm internal alloy wheels. But, I am able to mount the 30's on Vision carbon wheels using only my hands. So, it seems the right combination of wheel and tire make a difference. I got about 3K on size 25mm but am getting more than that since upsizing. They roll nicely on the Vision wheels with Silca TPU tubes; low rolling resistance and reliable combo.

Years later, it's still the tire I go with. I went a few mils wider this time. If it's like the last set, it provides great puncture resistance and works wonderfully with latex tubes.

I upgraded from the stock tires on my Trek Domane to these GP5000s with TPU tubes and it's a simple change with a noticeable difference in feel and performance.

These tires are undoubtedly, the best overall value for durability and performance I have ever had.