Fast rides, everyday training or wet-weather kilometres? There’s a GP 5000 for each.

Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 has become a popular choice for road riders who want a fast tyre that still feels dependable on everyday rides. But there’s more than one GP 5000, and the letters after the name make a difference.

The standard GP 5000 uses an inner tube. The S TR, AllSeason TR and TT TR are tubeless-ready tyres, each with a slightly different focus.

If you’re unsure which one to choose, start by thinking about how you ride. Are you looking for one tyre for training and events? Do you ride through winter? Or are you chasing every bit of speed for a race?

GP 5000 Range at a Glance

All four are performance road tyres. The right one comes down to the balance of speed, protection, riding conditions and the setup you prefer.

Continental GP 5000: The Fast Tube-Type All-Rounder

The standard GP 5000 is a good choice if you want a fast road tyre and prefer the simplicity of an inner tube. It has the quick, responsive feel you’d expect from a performance tyre, along with a Vectran puncture-protection layer beneath the tread.

Continental’s BlackChili compound is designed to balance grip, rolling performance and wear life. The tyre also uses LazerGrip shoulder detailing for cornering and Active Comfort construction to help absorb road vibration.

Choose the GP 5000 if:

• You prefer using inner tubes
• You want a fast tyre for training and events
• Your wheels use compatible clincher rims
• You want a performance tyre without tubeless setup and sealant maintenance

Our thoughts: This is the one we’d recommend to a rider who wants to make their road bike feel lively but isn’t interested in changing to tubeless.

Important: The standard GP 5000 is a tube-type tyre. It must be used with a suitable inner tube and should not be set up tubeless.

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GP 5000 S TR: The Tubeless All-Rounder

The GP 5000 S TR is the versatile option in Continental’s tubeless-ready range. It’s designed for riders who want a fast road tyre for racing and events but also want to use it for regular training.

It combines BlackChili rubber with Vectran puncture protection and a tubeless-ready construction. With a compatible wheel and sealant, it can be run without an inner tube. It can also be used with a suitable tube on a compatible rim.

Choose the GP 5000 S TR if:

• You want a fast tubeless-ready road tyre
• You ride a mix of training rides, group rides and events
• You want a balance of speed, grip and puncture protection
• You’re happy to maintain a tubeless setup

Our thoughts: For a rider who wants one tubeless GP 5000 for most of the year, this is the starting point. Match the width and pressure to your wheels, total system weight and the roads you ride.

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GP 5000 AllSeason TR: The Year-Round Option

The GP 5000 AllSeason TR, often shortened to AS TR, is the one to consider if you ride through changeable weather and want a more robust tyre without giving up the feel of a performance road tyre.

It places more emphasis on wet-weather grip and durability than the S TR. That makes it useful for winter training, long rides on rougher roads and riders who value extra confidence when conditions aren’t ideal.

There is a trade-off: the more robust construction generally means more weight than the S TR. If you mostly ride in fine weather and want the sportier all-round option, the S TR may be the better fit.

Choose the GP 5000 AllSeason TR if:

• You ride throughout the year
• Wet roads and changeable weather are part of your normal riding
• You want a more robust tubeless-ready performance tyre
• Reliability matters more than saving every gram

Our thoughts: If you don’t put the road bike away when the weather turns, the AllSeason TR makes a lot of sense. It’s still a road-performance tyre, just with more emphasis on the conditions many of us actually ride in.

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GP 5000 TT TR: The Race-Day Choice

The GP 5000 TT TR is the most speed-focused tyre in the family. It’s designed with time trials and triathlon in mind, where low rolling resistance and low weight are high priorities.

That focus comes with a compromise. If you’re riding rough roads every day and want a tyre for regular training kilometres, the S TR or AllSeason TR will usually be the more practical choice.

Choose the GP 5000 TT TR if:

• You race time trials or triathlons
• You’re looking for a lightweight, fast-rolling race tyre
• You’re prepared to accept a more race-focused balance of speed and protection
• You have a separate set of tyres or wheels for regular training

Our thoughts: The TT TR is the one to reach for when race-day speed is the main goal. For a single set of tyres that has to do everything, we’d normally steer most riders towards the S TR.

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Tube-Type or Tubeless: Which Should You Choose?

Both systems work well. The best choice depends on your wheels and how comfortable you are with setup and maintenance.

Tube-Type

A tube-type tyre holds air in an inner tube inside the tyre. If you get a puncture, you can replace or repair the tube.

Why choose it?

• Straightforward to fit and maintain
• Easy to carry a spare tube
• No sealant to check or top up
• A familiar choice for many road riders

The standard GP 5000 is the tube-type model. Check that the tyre, tube and rim are compatible before fitting.

Tubeless-Ready

A tubeless-ready tyre can be used without an inner tube when fitted to a compatible tubeless rim with suitable rim tape, valves and sealant. The sealant can close some small punctures as you ride.

Tubeless also removes the inner tube, which can reduce the chance of pinch flats. Many riders appreciate the ability to fine-tune pressure for comfort and grip.

Things to consider:

• Your wheels and tyres must be compatible
• Sealant needs checking and topping up
• Some punctures will still need a plug, tyre boot or inner tube
• Road pressures are higher than MTB pressures, so not every puncture will seal

The S TR, AllSeason TR and TT TR are tubeless-ready. If you prefer, they can also be used with a suitable inner tube on a compatible rim. Check Continental’s instructions and your rim manufacturer’s requirements for the specific combination.

What Sealant Should You Use?

For a tubeless road setup, choose a sealant intended for road tyre pressures. If you need help comparing the options, read our tyre sealant buyer’s guide.

Muc-Off Road & Gravel Tubeless Sealant is designed for the higher pressures and smaller tyre volumes used on road and gravel bikes. Follow the sealant manufacturer’s recommended quantity for your tyre size and check it regularly.

Sealant dries out over time, so a tyre that was set up months ago may need a top-up. Continental recommends RevoSealant for its tubeless tyres. Whichever compatible sealant you choose, check the instructions for your tyre, rim and sealant before fitting.

A tubeless repair tool, pump and suitable spare tube are still useful to carry. Sealant can take care of many small holes, but a larger cut may need to be plugged or temporarily repaired with a tyre boot. If the tyre will no longer hold air tubeless, fitting your spare tube can help get you home.

How to Choose the Right Width

The best tyre width depends on your rims, frame clearance, rider weight, road surfaces and preferred pressure. Wider tyres can provide more air volume, comfort and confidence on rough roads, but the tyre must have adequate clearance around the frame and fork.

Remember that the measured width of a fitted tyre can differ from the size printed on its sidewall. Rim width and tyre pressure both affect the final measurement. Check the compatibility information supplied by your wheel, frame and tyre manufacturers before fitting.

Which Continental GP 5000 Should You Buy?

• Choose the GP 5000 if you want a fast, dependable tube-type road tyre.
• Choose the GP 5000 S TR if you want the most versatile tubeless-ready option for training and events.
• Choose the GP 5000 AllSeason TR if wet-weather grip, durability and year-round use are your priorities.
• Choose the GP 5000 TT TR if race-day speed and low rolling resistance matter more than everyday practicality.

If you’re still unsure, bring your wheel or bike into Chain Reaction. We can help check compatibility and choose a tyre width and model that suit your riding.

For more road, gravel, mountain bike and e-bike options, explore our complete Continental tyres and tubes collection.