ContinentalGrand Prix 5000 S TR Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I've used most of the other major brands of tubeless bike tires (Pirelli, Vittoria, Schwalbe, Maxxis, Michelin) and the Continental GP 5000 S TR tires are far and away my favorites. They are an excellent combination of durability/long life, good rolling resistance and amazing ride quality. Also, they are sized so that the mount easily on every type of wheel that I own ... something that can be a real challenge with other tire/wheel combinations in my experience.

This is my third review for the same set of black 32mm wide Conti 5000 S TR tires mounted on Zipp Firecrest 303 hookless (disk brake) wheels (25mm inner diameter). My first and second reviews at BTD were at about 1500 and 4400 miles use. I weigh 185 lbs. After several months use, I upped the tire pressures a few pounds when switching from Zipp's tire pressure calculator to Silca's TP calculator. I went from 50/52 psi F/R to 54/58 psi F/R. I replaced my rear tire at 7500 plus miles because the wear dots were beginning to disappear and the tire was aging. I am still running the original front tire which has 8600 plus miles on it. Its wear dots are still easily visible, but the tire does look aged. I am reasonably confident that I can run it to 10,000 miles, but I have replacements in my inventory that beckon to be mounted. I have not had a puncture on either tire or the new rear one, which now has 1100 miles on it. I do love the ride and handling of these tires over the 28mm GP 5000 clinchers (80/85 psi) mounted on alloy rims they replaced.

Great all around tire. Not the fastest (but close enough), but great grip, puncture protection, and good durability compared to other performance tires.

Great weight, rolling resistance, and protection. I don't even try other road tires.

few other tires come close to the gp5000 in terms of rolling resistance and durability. I almost always run these and probably always will

These came with my new Canyon Endurace (SLX-Force). If you run these with tubes...you'll flat often. Had 3 flats in 10 rides. Finally went tubeless. These tires have exceptional feel, speed, and grip. Thousand miles in tubeless, no flats. A few punctures and a gash, but Stans took care of all of it. I have considered the AS TR's, but if these continue to perform the way they are I'll def. stick with them. Long-time Vittoria user, but these are just faster. Excellent tire,

As described, the Conti 5000GP TR picks up where the 4000 left off. I rode 4000's with tubes, thought they were great, but I was skeptical of the benefits of going tubeless. I was wrong! The ride provided by the 5000TR's is amazing. Supple, smooth, fast, grippy, and knock on wood, dependable. I have about 2500 miles on my first set without issue. There are some scuffs and scrapes, but so far no issues. I think the sealant has likely handled a few pin pricks along the way. I always make a effort to avoid debris, gravel, and potholes, but the roads here around Tulsa leave a lot to be desired. Admittedly I've left mounting and setup to my LBS, so I can't speak to difficulty or not of mounting. My only knock against the Conti 5000TR's is the price, but you get what you pay for in equipment, and BikeTiresDirect always helps take the edge off with sales and promotions.

I got the 32mm version for 3-season riding on roads. Despite being much wider than my previous tires they are fast, as long as they are pumped up to ~60psi. At that pressure they definitely help smooth out the bumps on bad city streets and they grip well on corners so they feel much more secure than narrower tires.

So I put these tubeless on last week to replace my old tires that had 24000kms on them, and I never grow tired of the sound of new tires whirring up on the pavement as you speed up. New tires bring so much joy. And I have complete faith in these tires on descents and turns. Super grippy. In Conti we trust!

Great tire, easy to install if you have an air compressor. These are the 2nd set of continentals that I have bought. Love them

Inflated to 60f/67r psi these tires ride very well and have very good cornering and braking traction. No flats yet.

These are really good tires. I ride year 'round in mostly hot/humid weather and also in the winter down south. I travel for work and bring my bike lots of time especially to NYC for 60, 70, or 80 mile rides. I run tubeless and use Orange Seal regular and Ive had great results. Yeah, punctures happen especially in urban riding (Jersey City, NYC, etc.) but if you keep your sealant level up, inside of tires clean, and don't over pressure, these tires have wonderful longevity. Also, they corner nicely and generally ride well. I have no need to explore tubeless ready tires any further after the GP5000 TR. If you are a nut about maintenance (which you should be) and keep track of your tires and mileage these should be good for 4000 miles before you get to the bottom of the wear indicator although I wish I could get any tire to the bottom of the wear indicator. +1 for the GP5000 TR.

I use these everyday. They mount up easy with my old hands only. Inflate easily and hold air like no other tire I've owned. They roll and corner very fast. I had another set from a major tire company and when I mounted and rode with these, I immediately felt I could corner better and roll faster. They were just a tad harsher which I think maybe because once mounted they were exactly 32 mm as the other set measured 34 even though they were both 32 mm tires.

These tires are perfect for my endurance road riding!

BTD asked me a few months later to review this tire again. My first review was after 1500 miles use. I am riding on the 32mm wide version of this tire on Zipp Firecrest 303 wheels (25mm inner diameter) at 50/52 psi F/R. I weigh 185 lbs. They are both still wearing well after 4400 miles use. Wear dimples are still visible on both tires, moreso on the front tire than the rear tire. I have had no flats. I attribute the good wear to a big contact patch. I have only found two tiny nicks from road trash in the contact patch of the rear tire. Riding at 50 psi and a larger contact patch likely helps reduce penetration from debris. Sidewalls are in good condition. I still expect them to be rolling at 6000 miles for me.

I love the normal version of the GP5000. With my new hookless rim, I had to go to the TR version. It seems like a lot of money for a bike tire. So I tried the Pirelli P-Zero and a Michelin Power Cup TR. The Pzero lasted one 25 mile ride, then got a 1 inch slice all the way through the tire after running over some glass the next day. I have never seen any of my GP5000's do that. The Michelin lasted a bit longer, but still did not seem as puncture resistant as the GP5000 TR. I'm done testing other brands, and will just stick with my tried and true GP5000. They are worth the cost, and get less flats than most all of my riding buddies. Worth a little extra money for the peace of mind.

Best all around tire for racing or training fast. Decent durability, get them on sale for best value.

Fast and hold up well to the bumpy roads around where

Fast and grippy. Had a puncture that self sealed without a problem during a ride. Plugged it when I got home.

I've been using these on the road in 32mm, 30 mm and 28 mm. These used to be great tires but puncture resistance is now abysmal. Pinhole punctures that seal on other tires just don't on these and they can't be inflated to the right pressure.

This is not a single experience. It's happened for a few years in multiple sizes. Meanwhile, I've ridden a pair of Strade Bianca handmade clinchers on my gravel bike for over 2 years and they're covered with pinhole punctures that sealed.

I've been riding Continentals for 15 years, but I'm done. There are faster tires with better road feel, if you don't care about puncture resistance. They GP 5000 ASs may be more reliable, but I just don't feel like supporting this brand anymore.