ContinentalGrand Prix 5000 Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I love this tire for a number of reasons. First, it's one of the few I can find that come in the 700 x 20 size. While I have read and understand the logic behind the physics of a bigger tire, I'm a firm believe in the 20s and will continue to use them until I cannot purchase them any more. These Continentals are consistently reliable and I am always confident when riding on them. I race with these as well as do high mileage distance rides and really get a ton out of these tires. I rarely have blowouts which gives me an even greater confidence to ride hard when racing. I've found 20s in other tires that haven't lasted nearly as long as the Continentals. It's a solid, consistently well performing tire that I will continue to purchase.

Have used for years. Continentals are dependable, love the wear indicator dimples & roll & corner efficiently.

Do wish access to longer stem presta 60mm tubes was easier. Why don't more manufacturers make such? With the increase in carbon wheels, longer stems is necessary. And I prefer non-threaded smooth stems so the grommet in my air pumps are not worn out by the thread abrasion faster. Please consider this.

Last summer I rode the Conti GP 4000 25mm tires and they lasted for ever (4000)mi. I changed them out to see if I was missing on the sprints because of the slight extra weight. I switched to the new GP 4000 2 which road very smooth and handled very good. Now I have just switched back to the 25mm in the new version and they are so smooth the bumps are easier the high speed cornering feels so secure. I'm flying without seeming like I'm putting in the effort. Because they handle so good you can fly with much more confidence. Second day on them and I just topped my best top speed on a little hill by hitting a hair under 47mph my old best was just under 44 mph. Day before I collected 3 KOM's on strava.

I have been around the block a few times and this tire rolls with the very best. It is very durable to the point of being bullet proof on training rides. It is remarkably long lasting regardless of road condition (even chip seal) and grips the road providing the needed confidence in race situations. It is the ONLY tire I buy these days.

I have been a steadfast customer of Conti Grand Prix 4000 series bike tires for nearly 7 years and without doubt they are premium materials and construction. They've outperformed Michelin and Bontrager tires.

The Conti durability and traction are simply superb compared to competitors. Excellent traction in all-weather conditions (for a racing/distance tire) and only a rare puncture over 3-4K miles of riding per set. Their puncture-resistant design is the gold standard for those desiring near-zero downtime because of popped tires/tubes.

A silky smooth ride at 110-120 psi pressurization and solid traction in hi-speed maneuvering.

Wear pattern is consistent and smooth around the circumference with no defects - this is for 6 sets of tires covering nearly 7 years and 25K miles accumulated.

Consistently Bike Tires Direct has the best sale prices for Conti GP 4000's - you just have to monitor their site

Disclaimer Road conditions are something that are difficult to convey details about in simple words rather than pictures andor actual experiencing them yourself.

I also will say that customers (myself included) have different expectations about mileage limit for tires. I believe due to variance within one variable noted previously (road conditions), that manufacturers don't really specify the typical mileage range of tires. All I know is that these tires on the road conditions I ride on, did not last anywhere near as many miles as other tires I've used before (Bontrager Racelite Hardcase & Schwalbe Marathon Supreme).

I don't recall the exact mileage range, but it wasn't much more than 1,000 miles if I recall correctly. I did no real experiments (as in took notes, mental or otherwise) but they seemed to be a tad quicker, perhaps in part due to shorter width. However, I ride where small concrete fragments I presume from the road and otherwise (like small rocks the size of a pea or smaller) are not uncommon as well as glass (to a lesser extent) are present.

A tire that runs over a small piece of glass is rendered virtually useless on a tire like this. These are marketed as more of road tires so that is one difference.

I switched back to Schwalbe Marathon Supreme in 2019, no flats in over 2,000 miles riding on the same roads on the rear tire (or back)

I have bought and used this tire for years and recommend to the regular road enthusiast. It resists flats and rides smooth.

I've owned Continental Grand Prix 4000 S tires for a number of years. I don't remember how many I've purchased but these are not my first pair. They deliver on everything that they advertise. I specially like their handling on wet surfaces and resistance to punctures. In fact, I can't remember the last time that I had a flat while riding them. I have found that installing the new tires requires very strong thumbs or a friendly bike shop mechanic. But you're likely to only have that problem once so it's not a big deal.

Enjoy the ride.

This tire has low rolling resistance (bicyclerollingresistance.com) and good grip. It also wears well. The one weakness I have experienced is an occasional sidewall failure as it does not hold up like a Gatorskin to cuts from pinched rocks or debris like sticks or branches. Use these if you need the speed. If you are a commuter, you might do better with a slower but sturdier tire like the Gatorskin. Get these while you can as the Grand Prix 5000 is replacing the GP 4000 at higher cost.

We all have tires that are our go-to tire. Sure, new ones come along that are great, but we always go back to the tires that have given us miles and miles of hassle-free memories. This tire has been a great tire for me for years. For road racingtraining it's my go-to tire. Great puncture resistance, long lasting, and subtle road feel.

All tires involve trade-offs, but these require very little sacrifice in road feel and handling to get good flat-protection and respectable longevity. When they're discounted, they're a steal.

I bought 6 of this tire in oct 2017 from bike tire direct. in couple of months i bought a new bike so i did not use any of these tire till a month ago (do 3500to 4000 mile a year) . After riding 2700 with new bike back tire went flat . I decided it is time to change the tire. After 200 mile on a down hill (speed 28 mile ) heard horrible sound & realized got flat .I change the flat right away .Going for less than .5 mile same horrible sound .decide to get ride home from my wife .Trying to change the tube i fond there is tear on the side wall no object found to explain the cause of the flats.So i thought the tire may be defective . I use a new tire with the same scenario only difference is this one survive 20 mile . again 2 flat in a row & split on the side wall. it happened in down hill (24-25 mile per hour). To make the situation worse I called bike tire direct to return the other 4 new tires not even out of the box .the shop do not want to take it back.They claim that this is their best selling tires & because the sale was more than one year ago they do not honor the return. furthermore they blame installation .I have ridden 48000 mile during past 15 years & change hunders of flat. so in Short DO not buy this tire if you want hustle free rides.Also do not buy anything from this web site,i have been their customer for past 14 years with 3400 point (Gold VIP) but they do not give a dumb.

I purchased these Continentals for a 24 hour road race and they performed flawlessly.

Even after my race they are holding up to all the scattered debris I roll over on the highways that I travel!

Before I take off for a ride I check my tires for any area that might have glass or metal debris stuck in them.

I found two areas on my rear tire that had small pieces of metal stuck in them, but didn't penetrate the tube.

I picked out the metal from my Continental tire and didn't encounter loss of air.

I definitely recommend these Continentals to anyone looking for a reliable, durable road tire!

I got a rear flat in my Continental after cycling 662 miles! Is this a good thing or not? Would I have gotten a flat sooner if my road bike was wearing a normal race tire? I'm gonna say, yes!

275 of those miles that I cycled across were Highways, littered with debris. A lot of that debris was pieces of tire belt from blown out vehicle tires.

So I can say that my Continental 4000 did their job!

I was able to make it home on the latest trip. I cycled 68 miles of highway and that is where I picked up metal schrapnel.

Thank God for my Continentals. I definitely recommend these tires, indeed

I purchased two tires. I ride highways most all the time. Sometimes there is gravel on the edges of roads.

In 5 rides I had had 3 flats. One was a small rock working its way through. The 3rd was a blow out and a hole in the bottom toward the side. Both tires have holes. I dont know if Bike. Tires Direct is buying seconds or if I got a bad lot. Waste of money and I am going back to Schwalbe brand. I wish there was a warranty on these tires.

I purchased two tires. I ride highways most all the time. Sometimes there is gravel on the edges of roads.

In 5 rides I had had 3 flats. One was a small rock working its way through. The 3rd was a blow out and a hole in the bottom toward the side. Both tires have holes. I dont know if Bike. Tires Direct is buying seconds or if I got a bad lot. Waste of money and I am going back to Schwalbe brand. I wish there was a warranty on these tires.

I have been riding these tires for over 10 years, let me say the grip is second to none, the wear (life of the tire) is second to none and my puncture rate has dropped to almost zero from one every 2 weeks or so. These do everything from Pro Tour race level tire too long distance, long life commuted duty. I have yet to try the next version the GP5000 but at this price point, I run them on all 5 of my bikes.

The comfort is great, and with the newer 25 mm and 28 you can now run lower pressure. Caution on the 28's as they don't fit a lot of frames.

Great for races, climbing, and descending. Probably a little soft for commuting.

Great tires. They are my go to tire for training and racing

I have been using Michelin Pro race 3, 4 services course tires for quite a while. I was riding on Conti's before and they were just too damn hard to get on the Mavic wheels. Anyway, I recently switched Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II 700c Road Tirebecause the roads I am riding on now are not really smooth at all. They are very rough and the Michelins were wearing out very fast. I Have put about 1000 miles on these guys and I am sold! They show barely any wear and the ride is smoother than the Michelins. I suggest that you invest a couple of bucks and buy the Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II 700c Road Tires you will be satisfied for many miles. Happy cycling