Road Bike Tire Test: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 30
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 8.6 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 40 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 67 Points
- Conclusion: 4.6 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 30
(100% is best)
The Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR is our most tested tire, and this test of the 30 mm versions adds to our huge GP 5000 S TR collection:
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We do not expect any surprises from our new sample of the 30-622 Grand Prix 5000 S TR, so let's see how it does in our tests.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Continental |
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR |
| Year | 2024 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Very High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 0101868 |
| EAN | 4019238054415 |
| TPI | 2/220 |
| Compound | Black Chili |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 30-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 30 |
| Specified Weight | 300 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 73 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) |
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 30 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 300 grams |
| Measured Weight | 308 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
328 grams |
| Measured Width | 30 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 27 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.4 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 78 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 30 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure (108 psi / 7.4 bar) |
8.6 Watts CRR: 0.00258 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure (90 psi / 6.2 bar) |
9.2 Watts CRR: 0.00276 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure (72 psi /5.0 bar) |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure (54 psi / 3.7 bar) |
Members Only |
| The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 40 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 67 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
|
Conclusion
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 30
(100% is best)
This time, we got a sample of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR that comes in heavier than specified, affecting the test results a bit. We see the latest sample of the 30-622 rolls slightly slower in our rolling resistance tests but performs a bit better in the puncture tests thanks to the slightly thicker tread thickness.
When we review all our tests of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR over the past years, all samples perform surprisingly close to each other even when there is three years between the oldest and newest sample. This isn't easy to accomplish, and it shows that the manufacturing consistency in Conti's German factory is amazing.
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RATING:
4.6
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended