I've been running Continental GP5000 tires on my bikes for several years and have been very satisfied with their performance. Great grip and wear and they look good.
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!
Excellent tires once you have them on! If it's cold while you're installing, a good tip is to either leave them in the sun for a bit to warm up and let the rubber expand, or run a hair dryer over them to warm them up! I was getting frustrated until I read the hairdryer tip, then it was so easy!
Ridden over 6,000 miles on all aspects of road surfaces and some unpaved with and without debris and not single flat. Stable at wide range of pressures from 60 to 90 psi. A little tough to mount the first time, better subsequent times (done for inspection after sharp debris and when converting ubes)
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.
These tires are highly reviewed for a reason. They roll fast and give better than average puncture protection. You can't go wrong with them.
Best gripping tire I have had in 8 years.
I use the clincher tires and have no problem changing tires, although some cyclists in the club have had difficulty changing TR ready ones.
A classic tire that wears well and handles even better. Consistent edge to edge roll improves handling and confidence.
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).
Love these, now have them on 3 bikes in the house. I've noticed easy mounting, great grip, and long lasting tread. Will continue to purchase these if I need tires in the future, they are a nice upgrade from the 4000 version
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.
I run the Conti tan side walls on my BMC SLR-01 and could not be happier. I run them with tubes at 78 psi F/ and 80 psi rear. The tires are absolutely the best I have ridden: I have ridden Vredesteins, Vittoria, Michelin Power Cup, Schwalbe, but these are by far the best. The grip, the excellent average speeds I have been posting, the durability, and the lack of punctures over the same courses have been exceptional.
Been using the various generation of Grand Prix. Conti keeps improving with each model. Yes, prices to match but these go on sale occasionally. Only downside is its difficulty to mount.
5000�s are my full time tire of choice. Reasonably flat resistant, long wearing.
Cons? Fairly tight fitting, not the easiest to mount or remove.
Great tires always buy them when they�re on sale. Nice to have a stock when you get a cut.
Got these tires on sale. Even when they aren't on sale you can't go wrong with gp5000's
Bought these as an upgrade tire with less weight on my new set of carbon wheels. No flats. Grips well on corners.
On my "definitely buy again" list when needed!
Cycling on bad New Hampshire roads. Love the Vittoria Corsa Next 2.0 also, but they just don't last like these.
