ContinentalGrand Prix 5000 Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

This is my third set on my bike, second time I've purchased BTD. I received the tires very quickly. 5k last about 2500 mi or more. Thorn resistant. Side walls are resistant to tears and other road debris.

Great grip of the road; resists glass and other sharps items that can cause flats;

A beast to change/put on.

I had been using the GP 500 for the last 6-7 months and for the most part they were fine. Aside from all the marketing, they had decent puncture protection for about 4000 miles. I find Contis very hard to mount on my Mavic rims though so once the flats started coming (and they have been coming fast and furious) I've grown to hate them!

I was a fan of Continental tires (routinely purchasing Gatorskins in the past).

However, when I got my first flat with this tire, I broke a tire lever removing it, and I could not remount the tire without another set of hands to assist me.

I bought two tires and returned one of them after my experience fixing the flat with the first one. I don't want to be stranded if I get a flat and no one is around to help me removing and remounting the tire.

Smooth, great grip, high quality tires.

great tire for the price considering the performance it offers

these tires are really easy to install compared to other tires too

I'm a former evangelist of the Conti 4000s; the last several times I've purchased the 5000s within about 500 miles (~2 weeks for me) I've had sidewall blowouts on these tires. Quality control has either completely decreased, or the tires themselves have manufacturing issues. I've since moved to the Vittoria Rubino Pro Speed G2.0s and have had ZERO flats in 1,800+ miles. Will be staying away from the 5000s for the foreseeable future.

I've used GP5000s on my road bike as well as my wife's for a little over a year. They're my favorite road tire - nice smooth roll with plenty of speed and grip. Upgraded from Vittoria Rubino's and I would never go back (though I do hear great things about their Corsa tire).

Replaced older 4000 model and went from 25 to 28c. Rode is sublime and grip is as expected with new tires.

Great tires that ride very smoothly and wear evenly. Absolute confidence when going through tight corners. I've found the GP's to ride a little better than the Schwalbe One's, which were my go-to tire for years. With disc brakes, I can ride the 32mm width versions which are phenomenal on all terrain and even a bit of dirt and gravel. I typically get at least 1500 miles on a set when I rotate F and R at around 750 miles (I weigh 205 lbs). Could probably get another 500 but the rear tire starts to square off a bit.

Was a big fan of the GP4000 and that hasn't changed with the GP5000. I put these tires through the ringer. Do as much climbing as can be done in New England and with a dash of dirt roads thrown in the Conti's have held up great. Not sure of mileage(around 5000 miles) but I had three separate spots that were worn to the cords and no flats! Comfortable, good grip and mileage with durability. This is my go to tire, with latex tubes.

I've been riding contis for a couple of decades and always appreciate their dependability, resilience and technical features. The 5000 is no exception. This is the tire you want under you for club rides, solo outings or epics centuries (or more).

I rode the Continental 4000 for a couple of years as my go to tire. So I was sceptical about the Continental GP 5000 but these even better. (Lite, great grip on the road with a fast smooth roll.)

Great tires and long-lasting but a bit pricy

Very smooth and fast tires. Confidence inspiring .

I am a casual rider about 15 to 20 miles 4 or 5 times a week , always on the 4000s until I tried the 5000s . Great tire , a little smaller in size than the 4000s . Rode a little over 1000 miles but ran over piece of metal and cut one of them badly but still riding on it. Hoping it will last a little while longer.

The Conti 5000 tires are such a great choice for comfort and performance. I won't buy any others for all around training and performance. I live in Tucson (desert) where I ride in 100+ deg. Weather and we have a lot of rocks and thorns. I have not had one flat with Conti 5000's since they first came out.

I would recommend purchasing. Watch for sales on biketiresdirect.

Switched to the 4000 a couple years ago and have used them since. Lighter faster tire. You'll notice the difference right off the bat. For your everyday recreatonal rider these will do the trick. We usually ride at least 3 times a week and about 30 to 40 miles per ride. No problems so far.

Only about 500 miles on a set of these but fantastic ride quality, and my perception is good rolling resistance as well. Too soon to judge wear/durability but no flats so far. Used almost daily on long distance recreational riding, and occasional commutes over decent quality roads. Hard to beat for overall performance.

Low rolling resistance, light and tough. Just a great tire for everyday use and training. One down side is they are very, very tight to get on and off, at least on my wheels.