Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR Tubeless 700c Tyre

The Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR is a high-performance, tubeless-ready road tyre designed for riders who demand speed, comfort, and puncture protection. Built with Continental’s cutting-edge Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker technology and Active Comfort layer, this tyre delivers exceptional rolling efficiency, grip, and ride quality — whether you’re racing or training.

Key Features

1. Tubeless Ready Construction
   • The S TR (Tubeless Ready) carcass is engineered to be lighter, faster, and more durable than previous models.
   • Compatible with both hookless and hooked rims.
   • Can also be used with a traditional inner tube, providing versatility
2. Advanced Compound for Speed and Durability
   • Made with Continental’s proprietary Black Chili rubber compound, optimised for low rolling resistance, excellent grip, and long life.
   • Lazer Grip micro-profile technology: laser-etched tread fins on the shoulder improve cornering grip.
   • Vectran Breaker layer: uses a high-tensile, spider-silk-like fibre to provide strong cut and puncture resistance while keeping weight low
3. Ride Comfort and Vibration Damping
   • Active Comfort Technology: this embedded layer absorbs road vibrations, resulting in a smoother, more comfortable ride — especially beneficial on tubeless setup.
   • Transparent sidewall option: sleek aesthetics while maintaining performance
4. Lightweight Design
   • The 700×25 mm version weighs approximately ~220 g.
   • Thanks to its updated construction, it’s around 50g lighter than the previous TL version.
   • New carcass design adds 28% more sidewall protection compared to older models.
5. Performance Advantages
   • Up to 20% lower rolling resistance compared to earlier Grand Prix models.
   • When set up tubeless, the tyre allows for lower pressures, which improves comfort, grip, and overall rolling efficiency. Reviewers note it “rolls significantly faster at the same power input” when tubeless.
   • Excellent cornering control — even in wet or adverse conditions, thanks to Lazer Grip.
   • Enhanced puncture protection: in long tests (3,000+ km), riders experienced “not a single puncture” using the tubeless setup.
6. Recommended Use Cases
   • Ideal for road racing, training, and endurance riding, especially on modern tubeless-compatible wheels.
   • Suitable for all-wheel types: hookless or hooked rims. Reviewers have used them on both without issue.
   • Because of its durability and puncture resistance, it’s also a solid choice for long distance or mixed-surface road rides.
7. Specifications
   • Sizes: 700 × 25 mm, 28 mm, 30 mm, 32 mm
   • Casing: 2 × 220 TPI
   • Bead: Folding
   • Weight: ~220g for 25mm; heavier for wider sizes

Why Choose the GP 5000 S TR?

• Speed Advantage: A 20% reduction in rolling resistance makes this one of the fastest road tyres in its class.
• High Protection, Low Weight: Vectran Breaker and the new carcass give strong sidewall protection without a big weight penalty.
• Comfort That Matters: With Active Comfort Technology and the ability to run lower pressures tubeless, you’ll notice less vibration and a more forgiving ride.
• Versatility: Whether you race, train, or do long endurance rides — and whether your wheels are hookless or not — this tyre adapts.
• Trusted Brand Quality: Continental is a well-established name, and this tyre is handmade in Germany.