Disappointing

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

700x25

Height

6` 0"

Weight

200 lbs

If you don't like dealing with flats, avoid these things. I've run all iterations of Conti's GP tire for years (decades actually). In fact, they have been my almost-exclusive go-to tire for road cycling. The GP 4000 was almost perfect for my needs. Good performance, decent longevity, and very good puncture resistance. So, of course, they got rid of it. These GP 5000 tires seem like a big step backwards in the puncture-resistance department. In 6 months time, I've already had twice as many flats on a GP 5000 rear tire than I had in 5 years combined on a GP 4000. Same wheels, same bikes, same pressures, same roads ridden. I know that flats are often a function of "luck" but this is too much of an aberration to ignore. To me, they do not exhibit any more "performance" or comfort vs. the GP 4000 so I'm getting nothing in return...except for more flats. I guess it's finally time to see what other options are out there and leave Conti in the rear view. Oh, and yeah, the GP 5000 are a bit harder to mount than the older varieties, even on old-school (non TL compatible) rims like an Open Pro.

BRANDY Y.

Good, not perfect tires

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700X28 & 700X32

I like most everything about these tires, which I've used a lot on several different bikes. They're priced right, when on sale. They install nicely. They roll and perform great. What I *don't* like about them is that I've experienced more punctures on them than any other tire I ride on, somewhere between 3-5 flats. Would the exact same conditions that brought down my GP5000's also bring down any, most other tires? Maybe! You can never be sure. Still, it's hard for me to shake the psychology that sets in when you get so many punctures on any one brand/make.

Bryce Grant

Good, fast, durable tires.

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

25mm

Height

6` 1"

Weight

187 lbs

These are my general use, high quality tires. I average between 100-120 miles a week, and have found these tires to be relatively durable, fast, and grippy. I don't think that they are quite as durable as the older gp4000sII; the rubber compound seems to wear a little faster, and shows more general ageing quicker than the gp4000sII, which appeared to wear like iron. Also, the newer tires don't feel as grippy as the old gp4000sII in the wet to me, though grip in the dry has been impeccable (knock on wood). Puncture resistance and overall quality seems about the same as the prior tires. The gp5000's casing in the 25mm size does seem slightly narrower than the older gp4000sII, yet the newer tires average 5-10g heavier than the older gp4000sII in the same size. Can't say I can discern any difference in "rolling resistance" between the new and old tires in real life. Overall, they are very good all-around fast tires, but other than updated graphics, I'm not sure that they are an improvement on the gp4000sII. Hence, the 4-star rating.

William H.

Good fast tires

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25

Height

5` 7"

Weight

140 lbs

These tires mounted easily with bare hands. On the first ride I felt like I was flying. They must have a low rolling resistance. I rode these in the Mountains of North Carolina on vacation. They handled the fast descents well and I could corner with confidence. After about 500 miles of use I have to say these are some very good tires and am very pleased and impressed with them.

Bryan T.

Solid training and racing tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I've put about 2000km on these with no issues. The grip is crazy in the corners in both the wet and dry conditions. Would highly recommend.

kevin T.

5000s - 4000s you are not

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I trained and raced on 4000s for years and never had issues with quality or performance. This is now my 4th set of 5000s and I'm done. Two had side wall blowouts, and the other two developed bulges right down the center of the tread. A previous review points out that you should not over inflate the tires. Maybe that is my issue as I've been running 100 psi. So if these quality failures are due to over inflating then I suppose that is on me...but I'm still skeptical of the quality at this point. I also agree with another review that the 5000s are extremely difficult to get install...at least on my Hed rims. Makes changing a flat a huge pain in the saddle...particularly if you have a group waiting on you. I believe that all gear people are prone to brand loyalty to a fault, and I'm a perfect example of that. Fool me once...shame on you. Fool me 4 times...well it's time to go with a different brand.

David R.

My "GO TO" clincher tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25 mm

Height

5` 10"

Weight

185 lbs

I have been a Continental fan for years and have put thousands of miles on the previous 4000's and have now worn out several pairs of 5000's. I am not sure of mileage, I don't really keep track but I consider this a durable tire. I live in Eastern WA where tack weeds are prevalent and Continental GP tires have been better than any other tire I have used for puncture resistance. I do still have the occasional flat, especially when tread starts to wear but usually means it's time for a new tire. I train and race with this tire and feel it performs very well.

Rodney S.

Impossible to Install

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Fit:

Runs small

Size Bought

700C

Height

6` 3"

Weight

195 lbs

Tire was nearly impossible to install on my wheels. I had to force it on with with a tire lever and ended up puncturing two tubes in the process before I finally gave up. I have never had this issue before with Michelin tires or with the GP 4000 tire. The GP 4000 tires worked great for me but the tolerance is way too tight on these tires.

Thomas E.

Tolerance is key to this one

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25c

Height

5` 10"

Weight

148 lbs

This is a very fast rolling tire with Spider-Man like tackiness. However... you must NOT over-inflate this tire for your weight and rim width. Higher pressure with this tire destroys it making it more prone to flatting, cuts and failures and also looses its tackiness and speed. I typically run no more than 90 to 93 psi on my 25c tires on wide carbon rims with tubes (I weigh 148lbs). In the old days, pumping tires up to 110-120 was thought to produce faster riding, this theory has completely changed. Bigger wider rims and tires with lower pressure are faster, better handling, less prone to flats and failures and last longer. The more you weigh the wider you should go with your tires and rims so that you can maintain a lower pressure on a larger volume setup and avoid pinch flats. By the way, I have never had a pinch flat on my setup and I ride over 7000 per year. This is currently my goto tire on all of our road bikes.

Cyclewatts

So far so good

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25

Have been a long time Vittoria Corsa fan. Decided to give these a try and so far an really happy. Really smooth although maybe not quite as compliant as the old Corsa's. I'm sure they'll last longer.

Mark D.

Continental 5000 failure

Quality is just bad. 4000s was better.

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Another

Terrible quality

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Another

Terrible quality

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Too many failures

Continental 5000s. I’m done with continental.

1022427852

puncture by what looks like a staple

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700cc

Height

5` 9"

Weight

167 lbs

After one month of riding got puncture form a staple. Never seen that before...agree with other reviews, not as good as the 4000

Sean E.

Are these tubeless and if not do you have the Continental 5000 in tubeless at the same price?

Howard L.

Not as Good as The 4000s

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought

700 - 25

Height

6` 6"

Weight

195 lbs

I have these tires on two of three bikes that I own. They seemed OK at first but I have noticed a significant deterioration in the side walls of the tires. One additional thing that is puzzling if not downright disturbing is that you can see the metal weave inside the tire. Nothing has poked through that I can tell but this is still a bit unsettling. A recent ride produced a flat...no big deal...stopped and began the process......I could not NOT NOT get the tire bead to seat inside the rim while inflating (Zipp 202 carbon wheels....) finally got it seated and inflated the tire..... flat again within a few hundred feet a major tear on the tube right on the tire bead...... I have two of these left in my stash and I will try them .......but I may change to a different brand.....if things don't improve....I doubt they will.... very disappointing to say the least.

William L.

Great road tires

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I usually ride on Vittoria but have used these too...great tires, roll fast, grippy.

Mike Newberry

Disappointed

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25c

Height

5` 10"

Weight

185 lbs

I’ve had these tires for 4 months. probably putting on 150 miles a week as my main training set. Usually on clean dry good roads. Sadly I noticed the tire tread falling off. This is the first set of 5000s i’ve had. I’ve always loved the 4000 series. I might go back to them.

Alex M.

Disappointed

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

700x25c

Height

5` 10"

Weight

185 lbs

I’ve had these tires for 4 months. probably putting on 150 miles a week as my main training set. Usually on clean dry good roads. Sadly I noticed the tire tread falling off. This is the first set of 5000s i’ve had. I’ve always loved the 4000 series. I might go back to them.

Alex M.