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

I'm a pretty big guy (190lbs), I ride in and around New York City (lots of less-than-ideal road surfaces, to put it kindly) and I rack up meaningful mileage (~9,000 miles/yr). So I am a destroyer of tires. I'm not really road racing right now, but I still prefer the road feel of a good race tire.

Other tires I have run (all in 28mm tubeless, mostly on ENVE rims) :

Schwalbe Pro One - it's been a few years, but the pair I had got cut up faster than any other tire I had used to date

Enve SES - loved the road feel of these tires, but have never gone more than 100 miles without puncturing a rear tire. Front tire was ok for a decent amount of time.

Vittoria Corsa Pro and variations: loved the way these rolled, but not durable enough for me

Hutchinson Secteur: a very durable tire that rolled acceptably, but seems to be gone now?

Teravail Rampart: durable, but honestly I didn't realize how terrible a road tire could feel! It was like riding in mud

Once I landed on the GP5K S TR, I have not looked back, except to occasionally test out other tires. They are really nice on the road, and, in my experience, have been more durable than other tires.

Punctures happen, and not generally in consistent ways, so I am careful not to blame a new tire if I happen to puncture early in its service. But when a tire consistently punctures early in its life, over multiple tires, that's when I say goodbye.

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.

It has been a while since I last used continental tires. I wish I would have switched back a long time ago. These tires live up to the hype. I feel at one carving and descending unlike the other brand I was currently using. 10/10

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.

This is my go-to go-fast tire. I know there are models that supposedly measure faster spinning on a drum somewhere protected from the real world, but I don't see the point in possibly saving a couple of watts, especially if the margin of error is more than the measured savings.

Anyway, I digress, these tires are great. I don't have the wear issues some have noted, I'm a light rider though, 152 pounds or so, maybe that's the trick. They are tough to get on almost every rim I've used them on, my trick is to leave them in the driveway on a sunny day, let them get toasty, and then get them on. I can do it with my thumbs, no levers, but it is a bit of a chore at the end. I have also inflated them with a normal floor pump and they pop right into place.

They roll fast enough for me, they definitely are more comfy than my daily driver tires (Cinturato Velo). Those tires are tough as nails, but noticeably slower.

I do run these tubeless, to protect me from some of the easy ones. I really don't have anything negative to say about them. Catch a sale to even out the price so you don't have to eat Corn Flakes for 2 weeks saving up. They weigh very close to the numbers posted too, which I appreciate not from a weight savings standpoint, but from a QC standpoint. You won't get the Friday afternoon special as frequently.

Give them a go, there's a reason they have tons of reviews, it's one of those situations where everything else tries to compare to this tire, just buy THIS tire and save the headaches.

These tires mount pretty easy to the rim and seal up very nicely even without sealant. I've even gone a few days after mounting the tire before I add sealant, and the tires still hold pressure very well ( only losing a couple PSI). On the road they are great to ride, supple, fast, and responsive.

Very good tire. Never had a problem. They last a long time. The one down side is, they are tubeless tires and are hard to get on.

These tires are my favorites. Long lasting great rolling resistance and good grip on the road.

Very good tire. Never had a problem. They last a long time. The one down side is , the tubeless tires are hard to get on.

Smooth ride, durable, sticky. Ride as tubeless and while they require some skill to mount, they stay on. Hit a hole hard enough to bend an aluminum rim without deflating or unmounting.

GP 5000 tire - balance, performance, and durability in the absolute best package. BTD always has the best prices and exceptional service.

I've tried many tires, most are good. These are just good in all the areas. Rolling resistance, durability and grip. I have 100% confidence when leaning into a corner, whether dry or wet.

good and fast tires

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.

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.

I've been using Continental GP5000's for about a year and a half now, first 28mm and now 32mm.

These tires are great due to their excellent rolling resistance properties, have bettered my lap times just by changing to these tires. They can handle some form of compact, easy gravel but most of the time I ride on road.

Seating them on the rim is always the hardest part but I've put on and taken off about 8 pairs now for myself, and for 5 different rims and for other people. They inflate up easily all the time.

Love them and will continue riding them all year round (including wet springs and cold winters).

Bought black 30cs for aesthetics and speed.

I've been using GP5000STR 32c and Corsa Pro 30c. GP5ks are much more reliable and puncture-resistant. Although crosa pros do have a better road feel and the side walls look nice, I go back to GP5Ks just want to deal with maintenance less. Also when you want a full black tire there is the option available from Conti.

Really love the feel of these, they're light and fast. Unlike the schwalbes and the enves they seem to retain their speed after the first hundred miles.

Very susceptible to small punctures- definitely not as durable as the schwalbes. Probably equivalent to the enves.

Bought a set as spares/future tires after the second set of Challenge PRO Strada's wore off. My bike came with the Challenges and I loved them! Absolutely the supplest tire I have EVER ridden. Got 1,000-ish miles on them before all the fibers started fraying on the sidewalls. I had bought a spare set of those despite all the reviews of the impossible difficulty in mounting them simply because of the ride quality; after spending a little over an hour to mount each tire(!) and that after trying all the tricks, I was rewarded with the sublime ride and a tread cut ON THE FIRST RIDE. So I ordered a set of Conti 5000S TRs. Put them on this last weekend and rode them for the first time today (27 July). Impressions below:

1. EASY to mount; 700x30 tire on Astral Radiant wheels; a little less than an hour to install BOTH tires

2. Lose a little air overnight; same as the Challenge tires

3. Maximum pressure is 73 psi vice the 65 psi on the Challenge; a little more room to try higher pressures for the big/fat rider

4. At 66 psi front and rear, the ride is very very good. It is not sublime like the Challenges. It is compliant and solid, but nowhere near as supple (that was expected)

5. (Hopefully) longer wearing; I am used to getting anywhere between 3K and 5K miles out of the Gatorskins with the tubes inside; rotate the tires=get more miles

6. Price is a virtual tie

I think I may give the Schwalbe Pro ONE TLEs a try, too