Continental Grand Prix 5000 BlackChili Foldable Tyre
The new Continental GP5000 takes the crown as the successor to one of the best race and high-performance road tyres the GP4000. Fourteen years after the release of the GP4000, GP5000 takes over. 12% less rolling resistance, 20% increased puncture resistance, 3% lighter, and now available tubeless ready. The tyre we’ve all been waiting for is here.
Key Features:
- Active Comfort: Elastomer damping layer for improved comfort
- Lazer Grip: Laser engraved texture on shoulders for greater cornering traction and improved aerodynamic performance
- Vectran Breaker: Liquidcrystalline polymer defense layer, for the ultimate puncture protection with no adverse affect on rolling resistance
- Black Chili: The premium compound for grip, speed and durability
Improvements on the GP4000:
- Available now in both clincher & tubeless versions
- 12% better rolling resistance
- 20% increased puncture protection
- 10g lighter (25mm)
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Road & Track Tyres - clincher
Use the tyre chooser below to help find the perfect Continental tyre for your riding style and budget. These clincher tyres are designed for different types of road cycling from sportives to time trials as well as racing and training. Continental tyres are available at different performance levels from entry level Sport tyres right up to Premium tyres with pro level features.
To find the right size tyre for your bike checkout our size guide below the tyre chooser.
| Winter/Training/Commute | Sportive | Race/Triathlon | Time Trial/Sprint Tri | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | Grand Prix Attack & Force | |||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix 4000 S II | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix TT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix Supersonic | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix 4 Season | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix GT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix Classic | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gator Hardshell | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gatorskin | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance | Grand Sport Race | |||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Sport Extra | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ultra Sport II | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | SuperSport Plus | |||||||||||||||||||
How to check your current tyre size?
Take a look at the sidewall of your current tyres and you’ll see one or two sets of figures;
One is the traditional size like 700x28c or 27.5x2.2. The first figure is the tyre diameter(size). The second is tyre width. Note: road bike sizes are in mm, MTB sizes are in inches.
The other set of figures you may see is ETRTO sizing like this 28-622. The first number here is tyre width while the second number relates to wheel diameter.
Here is a comparrison chart for traditional and ETRTO sizing to help you choose the correct tyre size.
| ETRTO Number | Dimension |
| 700c road bike wheels | |
| 18-622 | 700 x 18C |
| 23-622 | 700 x 23C |
| 25-622 | 700 x 25C |
| 28-622 | 700 x 28C |
| 32-622 | 700 x 32C |
| 37-622 | 700 x 35C |
| 47-622 | 700 x 47C |
| 26" mountain bike wheels | |
| 50-559 | 26 x 1.9 |
| 54-559 | 26 x 2.1 |
| 55-559 | 26 x 2.2 |
| 58-559 | 26 x 2.35 |
| 27.5" (650b) mountain bike wheels | |
| 50-584 | 27.5 x 1.95 |
| 54-584 | 27.5 x 2.1 |
| 57-584 | 27.5 x 2.25 |
| 29" mountain bike wheels | |
| 50-622 | 29 x 2.0 |
| 54-622 | 29 x 2.1 |
| 55-622 | 29 x 2.2 |
Will this tyre fit my wheel?
Your new tyre must be the same diameter as your current one (to fit your wheel rim).
Then, you need a choose a tyre which will fit your frame.
Road bike tyres are generally 21 – 28mm wide
MTB tyres can range from 1.5”-5”
To make things complicated road tyres are measured in mm, while MTB tyres are in inches.
How wide is too wide
You want to leave at least 4mm clearance between your frame and tyres to prevent rub and allow for mud clearance.
Measure the following areas on your frame:
Fork crown (top)
Brake calipers (make sure you squeeze them)
Chainstays
Seatstays
Subtract 4mm and you’ll have the maximum width your frame can handle.
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Continental Grand Prix 5000 BlackChili Foldable Tyre
Despite being new, I managed to fit these as a pair following a single tyre puncture/tear, and could not lay my hands on levers. Quite low profile. Recommended.
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