Been using this tire for years and its combination of features ticks all the boxes for me. Most of my riding is on pavement and the longevity and traction of this tire are excellent. I have found this tire pretty easy to mount and it seems to retain pressure well. Probably not as aggressive to be ideal for hard core off road riding as the tread isn't super chunky, but for a mix of pavement and gravel it's hard to beat and the price point is not insane.
I love the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S Tr tires, they are easy to mount, and they bead up nicely. They are fast, smooth, and long wearing tire, I am on my second set of these, and don't think I will switch to anything different.
My first set over a year ago were 35mm, and ran with tubes. Several thousand miles later, I replaced them with the tan sidewall version (also 35s). Upgraded the wheelset to Hunt aero 40s tubeless-- and they are fantastically smooth on rough road and long distance rides. No, they aren't as light as the 5000 S, but if you're not racing, I choose reliability and comfort over pure weight. Are they a little spendy? Yeah, but the performance and comfort are worth it. Will keeping buying this tire!
