Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix 4000 RS 2018 vs
Continental Grand Prix 5000 TL 2018
Contents
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Continental |
| Model | Grand Prix 4000 RS | Grand Prix 5000 TL |
| Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| New or Used | New | New |
| Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
| Price Range | High | High |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | |
| Part Number | 0101667 | 0101628 |
| TPI | 3/330 | 3/180 |
| Compound | Black Chili | Black Chili |
| Bead | Folding | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 25 | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 205 grams | 300 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | psi | 80 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 120 psi | 109 psi |
| Made In | Germany | Germany |
| Available Sizes | 25-622 (700x25c) | 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 28-584 (650x25b) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 100 psi / 6.8 bar) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 4000 RS | Grand Prix 5000 TL |
| Measured Weight | 205 grams | 295 grams |
| Measured Width | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Measured Height | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.3 mm | 2.8 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | 0.55 mm | 0.95 mm |
| Unmounted Casing Width | No Data | 66 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | No Data | 27 mm |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 4000 RS | Grand Prix 5000 TL |
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Rolling Resistance 140 psi | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Rolling Resistance 120 psi | 10.5 Watts | 8.3 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 100 psi | 11.0 Watts | 8.9 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 80 psi | 12.3 Watts | 9.9 Watts |
| Rolling Resistance 60 psi | 14.4 Watts | 11.6 Watts |
| CRR 140 psi / 9.7 Bar | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| CRR 120 psi / 8.1 Bar | 0.00315 | 0.00249 |
| CRR 100 psi / 6.8 Bar | 0.00330 | 0.00267 |
| CRR 80 psi / 5.5 Bar | 0.00369 | 0.00297 |
| CRR 60 psi / 4.1 Bar | 0.00432 | 0.00348 |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 4000 RS | Grand Prix 5000 TL |
| Puncture Resistance Tread | 9 | 10 |
| Puncture Resistance Side | 4 | 6 |
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 4000 RS | Grand Prix 5000 TL |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Pricing | Amazon.com | |