First, I love these tires and I've been using them for several years. I purchased a set last August, 2024 and have approximately 2,500 miles on them, but the side walls are dry rotted... the date code for last year's purchase is ("0622" = week of Feb 6, 2022).
I just received a new set today and see that these tires are date coded ("2822" = week of July 11, 2022)!
Is this set going to dry rot too before they wear out?! They're already 3 years old. Love these tires, but I don't see the value when the side walls dry rot before the tire wear down.
Great rolling tire with good puncture resistance. I rode them from Frankfurt to Vienna over all sorts of terrain including gravel with no punctures or other issues.
Very easy to get on, tough to get off sometimes. Have used Grand Prix Tires for over a decade. They are outstanding. Running tubes, no issues.
Conti GP 5000 is the best overall tire on the market for performance and longevity. Love the smooth grippy feel and confidence against flats when tearing up the road.
At my riding level this may be totally subjective but these tires w latex inner tubes and 3mm increased x- section are faster and more comfortable than the 25 mm Bontragets they replaced.
My wife and I got new road bikes in 2019, this tire is what our bike builder installed on our custom rims. For the last 6 years we've been using the GP 5000, with no complaints. We did change from 28mm to 32mm for a smoother ride...did not notice any loss of speed or drag.
The Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires provide a smooth and comfortable ride due to their low rolling resistance and aerodynamic design. After riding 2,000 miles without a puncture, I was very impressed by their puncture resistance. These tires will be my first choice for road tires in the future.
The only tire i use on my road bikes.
Great tires. My third set. Very smooth riding and excellent traction with 28s.
These are all around great. From rolling resistance, puncture resistance, weight, and comfort, these are the best tires out.
There are faster tires out there but this one has better grip and comfort. I cannot atest to the puncture protection apart from the fact that i have not punctured (no jynx) in the last 3 years. i average 6k miles a year and i wear down 2 rear and 1 front tires.
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!
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.
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).
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.
Running TPU tubes for a light and supple no hassle ride, did I mention I never get flats? !!
great smooth and fast road tires--the gold standard for a reason
perfect at the 30mm width for my road bike and a noticeable bump in comfort from my previous 26mm tires. the ability to run these at a lower pressure helps reduce road buzz and thus increases comfort without sacrificing much (if any) speed.
After trying many other road tires, I finally gave the Continental GP 5000 a shot. I prefer not to run tubeless because of the mess when dealing with flats, so I paired these tube type GP 5000 tires with TPU tubes. And after 250+ miles so far, I am very impressed with the speed and smoothness of these tires. Now I can't believe I waited this long to try them!
Placed these on a Giant Revolt Advanced 2 gravel bike to ride long distance on pavement on alloy factory wheels. Replacing tubeless 40mm gravel tires to a road tire 700c 32 black sidewalls. Got them for long charity ride Bike around the Bay 177 mi weekend ride, Florida rail trail vacations. Daily training rides consist of 20-30 mi rides. Wide enough to soak up sidewalk cracks, and anything else flat I want to ride across in comfort. Paired with Conti race tubes. Total system weight rider and bike 250 lbs, pressures front 65 psi rear 68 psi. No flats during the training and charity ride avoiding broken glass on my rides as I see it in the path as well as I can. I ride mostly concrete bike paths, and asphalt. Do not take these on a small gravel walking paths or off the road they will tear up the side walls. Rubber is slightly tacky I only use in dry conditions good traction. There are two tread wear dimples near the logo find their location so you know where to look for them when your tire wears out for replacement, if similar wear to tubeless S TR I'd expect about 3400 mi. before replacement in my environment hot n humid. Been using Conti products for 25 years haven't diverted to other tire makers because they have not given me a reason to. Pricey, catch them on sale, use your points.
