Continental Grand Prix 5000 BlackChili Folding Tyre
- It's been 14 years since the GP 4000 was first conceived. In that time it has two updates and established self as the undisputed best all-rounder in the field, creating an entire new performance level and benchmark for all other race clinchers to be tested against
- Ride faster, more comfortable and with increased puncture protection
- The 5000 is not a facelift with a new hot patch/sticker, it is a new tyre from the ground up
- 12% less rolling resistance than the 4000SII
- 20% boost in puncture protection
- 5g lighter than the 4000S II 700x25C
- Active Comfort Technology - Embedded in the tyre construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride
- Lazer Grip - the lazered micro profile structure expands over the tyres shoulder and provides outstanding cornering
- New BlackChili Compound - visually blacker, the new mix of BlackChili aids reduction of rolling resistance and increased grip
- Vectran Breaker
- Constructed from 3 plies, totalling 330Tpi
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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Performance | Grand Sport Race | |||||||||||||||||||
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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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