GP 5000 S TR has been a solid tire with great traction and grippy performance. I have tried 25mm and 28mm and found the wider the more comfortable. Looking forward to finding out how much smoother the 30mm tire feels at lower pressure.
Well made tires and reasonably durable-I am getting about 4500 miles on my rear tire. These are getting more expensive every time I order new ones but I think they are still the best tubless ready tires out there.
I really like the feel of this tire in 32mm running tubeless at 62psi. I ride on mostly dedicated paved bike trails and roads with surface ranging from worn out chip seal to freshly paved. I trust them on speedy Colorado descents. That said I have had issues with glass punctures impacting longevity. Of the last 6 GP5000 STR's I've ran, 3 of them had to be changed due to punctures not normal tire wear. But, I keep buying them'.
I use them on my TT bike as I compete in Olympic and 70.3 triathlon races, building towards a full Ironman. I needed a quality tire that will reduce resistance and increase speed while also reduce punctures. I could immediately feel a difference, which boosts my confidence on the bike.
They are the best tubeless tires by far
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.
I have ridden on Continental tires for years and will continue to purchase them as they are, for me , dependable on rough roads, fast descents and on wet roads.
So far in Oregon these tires have been great. I've only had about 100 miles on them, but they have a good feel.
I have not had one flat tire since going tubeless with this continental tire. I ride on average, 5000 a year. I get that many miles out of a set of tires. I love the wear indicators. I do think they are more difficult to mount, they seem to be a tighter a fit. I will continue to go with the tires that haven't failed me yet.
If you're on the fence' or your spouse is trying to convince you otherwise' just do it. You won't regret having free speed and excellent tires. They even plug nicely if you get an unfortunate shot of glass like I did on my last TT training ride.
Nice rubber with a good road feel, good rolling resistance, and decent durability for a fast tire. To be honest I like the feel the Vittoria Corsa Pro better, but the Conti seems to go on to my rims (Enve 4.5) easier.
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR Road Tire
These tires are the best option for my road bike.
My GP 5000's have provided outstanding rides for over 5000 rugged miles. The roads I ride are very tough and I have not had a flat. I'm also impressed with how much easier my GP 5000's are to get on my Roval wheelset.
Loved these.
I ride mix of road and gravel (steep logging roads in PNW) so this was a new kind of tire for me. I wanted it for riding in the Pyrenees, went to ride and watch the 5 stages there this year for the Tour.
These were perfect. long days on mostly road with huge vert up and down. Super comfy and confident on the ripper decents.
I just made the transition to tubeless and really like these tires! They were one of the lighter options I looked at and I enjoy the ride with them! They feel super compliant and have great grip, they roll really well and have been very durable so far. I had read that some folks have difficulty mounting them them but I fortunately did not. Once they were on the rims I was able to inflate them using a standard floor pump! They are a super sweet tire!
The previous generation was an excellent tire; the latest generation is even better. It is more supple and grippier, and the overall ride quality is improved. They are still difficult to mount on tubeless rims, but that's largely true of all road tubeless tires in narrow widths like 25mm. I got about 3,400 miles out of my previous set with no flats before they started looking dry and stiff. I suspect I will get even more longevity out of these.
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.
Ride on Maui, lots of debris in bike lane, rough roads. Flats every month. Thought Gatorskins would help. NOPE. Then bought a new Canyon with Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR. Have had two flats in 18 months. Well worth the extra cost and less hassle. Only Ride 50-60 mi/wk, but a huge difference.
Been riding Conti GP's for years. Got the TR version when I bought my tubeless wheelset. These are just as good as every previous GP's. Super comfortable, great traction, seem to be wearing well. Why ride anything else?
