Are Continental Grand Prix 5000 good?
Continental Grand Prix GP5000 S TR tyre: Performance I tested the GP5000 S TR tyres using both inner tubes and as a tubeless setup. While the tyres performed incredibly well with inner tubes fitted, I preferred using them in tubeless guise owing to the better compliance afforded by the lower pressures. If you plan to only buy one set of tires for everyday riding, training, and even racing, consider the GP5000 AS TR. The all-season, tubeless-ready version of the legendary GP5000 offers added grip, puncture resistance, and even more durability than the popular Grand Prix 5000 S TR.GP5000 is noticeably faster, CV has better traction and much better ride quality (surprising for such a durable tire). CV will also get you more miles before needing replacement and is considerably easier to mount than the GP5000.
Is GP5000 good for racing?
The Grand Prix 5000 S TR is the tire of champions and sets the benchmark by which all modern road tires are judged. Known for its perfect balance of speed, grip and puncture protection – it’s no wonder it’s the choice of the best professional road cyclists in the world. Continental claims the Grand Prix 5000 has less rolling resistance, better puncture resistance, and better mileage wear – no small feat since the improvement in any one of these factors usually comes at the expense of at least one of the others.