ContinentalGrand Prix 5000 Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I have been using the Grand Prix series of tires (Grand Prix, GP2000, GP3000, GP4000 and 4000S II, and now GP5000) since 1994 when they were original equipment on my Cannondale. Originally 23mm wide, of course, then 25mm and now mostly 28mm. I consider myself an enthusiast - not a racer, but a relatively high mileage (8,500 miles this year) rider including local shop rides, fondos, and longer solo rides. The GP5000 tires are ideal for my "best" bike, for the more ambitious rides - fast, good ride quality, reasonable wear and reliable. I use cheaper, more durable tires on other bikes, for shorter, local rides, errands, etc., and the difference in speed and comfort is obvious to me (and to Strava).

Like everyone else, my email is full of great deals on everything bike related. But when I check the reviews of other equivalent tires vs. the GP5000s, I don't see any reason to switch. Everything else is typically slower, and not offering any benefits in return for higher rolling resistance.

I am finding that current production runs are truer to size than they were a few years ago - I'm seeing maybe 28.4mm width on a 28C tire, on 18mm internal width rims where some older tires would be closer to 30mm.

I had been reading reviews about these tires. Once installed, I was impressed by the low rolling resistance compared to my older tires. They also seem to have decent traction in wet weather as well. I'll definitely be buying these again.

I've had good service experience with several sets of GP5000 clinchers from 28mm to 32mm in width. More durable than Vittoria Corsas in my experience. Bead diameter is very consistent across individual tires...so if one fits well on your wheels, subsequent ones will too. If you are coming from the old Conti GP 4000sII, please note that a 25C GP4000sII has roughly the same tire width mounted as a 28C GP5000. Continental did adjust their width sizing between the two models.

Great road tires. A staple in our group. If you are not planning on going tubeless, then do not order the TRs. Make sure you get the ones that do not say TR. This makes getting the tires on so much easier if you are using inner tubes.

These tires are great. I ordered 28 mm and got a great deal from Bike Tires Direct. They have great grip in corners and roll smooth on the flats. The roads around here have plenty of potholes and cracks, and the extra volume over the 25 mm helps with the bumps when you do hit a rough stretch. No complaints, they're Continentals.

Great rolling resistance. Bicycle rolling resistance tests this tire as one of the best, but unlike the competition at the top of the chart, it still has great grip and puncture protection.

I ride 28mm size on my road bike and 32mm (Now running the 35mm AS version) on my commuter for faster commutes. My commute goes through an industrial area and the debris on the road is insane. I had some Vittoria tires puncture multiple times before going back to my trusty Conti GP5000 tires.

Great product

First, I love these tires and I've been using them for several years. I purchased a set last August, 2024 and have approximately 2,500 miles on them, but the side walls are dry rotted... the date code for last year's purchase is ("0622" = week of Feb 6, 2022).

I just received a new set today and see that these tires are date coded ("2822" = week of July 11, 2022)!

Is this set going to dry rot too before they wear out?! They're already 3 years old. Love these tires, but I don't see the value when the side walls dry rot before the tire wear down.

This is my everyday tire on my road bike; a good combination of performance, tread life and durability. It's easy to mount on my rim as opposed to another brand (that will remain unnamed) which was a huge struggle.

For me, the most important thing in a tire is grip. This tire really holds on the high speed downhill corners. It is also very compliant on the road. I normally get about four thousand miles on these tires. The continental 5000 tire has fit all of my needs.

Put these on my tt bike for my last 70.3 because I knew I needed flat protection and speed and I got both!

Love theses tires. I especially like how easy they are able to mount and unmount on the Roval CLXll wheels. I like knowing that I can service the tire anywhere when I'm out the road. Definitely a must if you don't want to deal with tub-less and the mess that they make when you get a gauge on the tire.

After trying multiple tires (I ride about 18,000 miles/year), I've settled on the Conti GP5000 for its smooth ride, low rolling resistance and relatively good puncture proof tires. It's a bit pricier, but worth it overall given that I get about 6000 miles out of each tire. They're a bit difficult to put on, but fortunately I've not had to take them off regularly for any reason (especially punctures). They're grippy and you feel confident after a good bit of usage.

I recently bought 4 Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires with 6 Pirelli P Zero TPU tubes and I wish I made the switch sooner. Put them on your bike - I'm sure you'll be impressed.

I've been riding since the 1970s and got into cycle racing in 2005 in the Salt Lake City area. (We left Utah because of the shutdowns, even though I love riding up the mountains)

These tires have excellent grip (much more than other tires I've run) and the TPU tubes make riding on the rough roads in the Safford Arizona area noticeably more comfortable.

I think this is the single best performance upgrade I've made in 20 years!

I've been using Continental Grand Prix tires for decades, and they continue to impress. The performance and road feel are exceptional, striking a perfect balance between speed and comfort. For lightweight tires, they are surprisingly durable, handling a variety of conditions with ease. On most of my rims (Hunt, Mavic), mounting and dismounting is not too difficult, which is always a bonus. These tires have long been my go-to choice, and I run them on all my road bikes. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their ride.

My wife and I got new road bikes in 2019, this tire is what our bike builder installed on our custom rims. For the last 6 years we've been using the GP 5000, with no complaints. We did change from 28mm to 32mm for a smoother ride...did not notice any loss of speed or drag.

The Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires provide a smooth and comfortable ride due to their low rolling resistance and aerodynamic design. After riding 2,000 miles without a puncture, I was very impressed by their puncture resistance. These tires will be my first choice for road tires in the future.

The Grand Prix 5000 tube-type tire in size 700x30 on a 19mm internal rim measure 30mm width and 27mm height, The 700x28 measures 27.7mm width and about 25mm high on similar rims, so the 30mm tire is true. The tires were within 10 to 15 grams of claimed weight. They mounted easily to tubeless ready rims with Pirelli Smart (thermoplasitc) tubes. Changed to these from Veloflex, which are equally nice hand-made tires because I wanted a larger tire without going up to 32mm, which just seem to be overkill for a pavement-only racing tire. 30mm is appreciated on the rougher sections but for most roads with alligator cracks or better pavement, 28mm still seems more appropriate for me (168 pounds). The 30mm provides a very plush ride at the expense of weight and aerodynamics (if you care).

For years I ran the Conti Gatorskin tires as I was convinced that I needed the extra puncture protection. After hearing so many good things about the Conti GP 5000s I decided to try them a few seasons ago. The GP 5000s are now my go to tire.

I run the GP 5000s with either latex or TPU tubes and I inflate according to the SILCA tire pressure calculator. The roads that I ride on are typically either smooth bike paths or pavement/asphault roads and highways that I would consider to be average to good condition (live in Nebraska, so we get our share of pavement break-up).

Over the 3-4 seasons that I have run the GP5000s I have not experienced any more punctures with these tires that I had with any other tire...they are extremely durable and reliable. With the miles that I ride, I will generally get 1 full season out of the tires, sometimes I can extend the front tire farther as it gets less wear. Besides the same durability as other tires, these tires are incredibly smooth and roll extremely well. I don't see any reason to consider changing to any other tires.

This is the best and fastest way to improve your bike. These tires are a little hard to install, but with a little