Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix 5000 25 2018 vs
Michelin Power Cup 25 2022 vs
Pirelli P Zero Race 4S 26 2022

Contents and Test Summary

Manufacturer Specifications
Size and Weight Measurements
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Static Grip Test Results
Conclusion

Continental Grand Prix 5000 25
Michelin Power Cup 25
Pirelli P Zero Race 4S 26

Performance compared to all other road bike tires
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Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specifications
Brand	Continental	Michelin	Pirelli
Model	Grand Prix 5000 25	Power Cup 25	P Zero Race 4S 26
Year	2018	2022	2022
Tire Type	Tubetype (clincher)	Tubetype (clincher)	Tubetype (clincher)
Supplied By	Bought in store	Bought in store	Bought in store
Full Review	Full Review	Full Review	Full Review
New or Used	New	New	New
Mileage	0 km	0 km	0 km
Price Range	High	High	High
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Manufacturer Part Number	0101624	016392	4203200
EAN	4019238007824	3528700163926	8019227420326
TPI	3/330	3x120	120
Compound	Black Chili	Gum-X	SmartEvo
Bead	Folding	Folding	Folding
ETRTO	25-622	25-622	26-622
Size Inch	28"	28"	28"
Width mm	25	25	26
Specified Weight	215 grams	215 grams	240 grams
Min Air Pressure	psi	73 psi	80 psi
Max Air Pressure	120 psi	116 psi	116 psi
Made In	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Available Sizes	23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 25-584 (650x28b) 28-584 (650x25b)	23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c)	26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c)
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Size and Weight Measurements

Size and Weight Measurements
Model	Grand Prix 5000 25	Power Cup 25	P Zero Race 4S 26
Specified Weight	215 grams	215 grams	240 grams
Measured Weight	221 grams	218 grams	233 grams
System Adjusted Weight	321 grams (tire + inner tube)	318 grams (tire + inner tube)	333 grams (tire + inner tube)
Measured Width	26 mm (un-round)	27 mm (un-round)	27 mm (un-round)
Measured Height	24 mm (un-round)	24 mm (un-round)	24 mm (un-round)
Total Tire Thickness Center	2.8 mm	2.5 mm	2.9 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Unmounted Casing Width	66 mm	66 mm	65 mm
Unmounted Tread Width	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio)	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
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
Model	Grand Prix 5000 25	Power Cup 25	P Zero Race 4S 26
Spin Up Video	YouTube	YouTube	YouTube
Inner Tube	Conti Race28 (100gr butyl)	Conti Race28 (100gr butyl)	Conti Race28 (100gr butyl)
Measured Width	26 mm (un-round)	27 mm (un-round)	27 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	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
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	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
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	12.1 Watts CRR: 0.00363 (80 psi / 5.5 bar)	13.2 Watts CRR: 0.00396 (80 psi / 5.5 bar)	14.0 Watts CRR: 0.00420 (80 psi / 5.5 bar)
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	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
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.

Puncture Resistance Test Results

Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model	Grand Prix 5000 25	Power Cup 25	P Zero Race 4S 26
Total Puncture Score Tread	49 Points	50 Points	50 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data

Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness	2.8 mm	2.5 mm	2.9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
NOTE: As of 2021, we've improved the puncture resistance tests and now provide 'Total Puncture Score' as the main puncture resistance indicator. Total Puncture Score: This score consists of Puncture Force Sharp Needle, Puncture Force Blunt Needle, and Total Tire Thickness. This value will give the best indication of real-life puncture resistance. Puncture Force Sharp Needle: Pre-2021, this score was known as 'Puncture Resistance'. On some tires with weakly bonded casing wires, the sharp needle can split the casing wires resulting in a lower score. Puncture Force Blunt Needle: The Blunt needle has a flat tip and won't split the casing wires. To puncture the tire, the blunt needle has to cut the casing wires. Total Tire Thickness: The puncture force tests are static and test the force required to puncture the casing and anti-puncture layers. To convert from a static lab test value to a more dynamic puncture resistance score, the thickness is used to calculate the total puncture resistance. More Info Close

Static Grip Test Results

Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model	Grand Prix 5000 25	Power Cup 25	P Zero Race 4S 26
Wet Grip Average	67 Points	74 Points	73 Points
Wet Grip Center	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Wet Grip Edge	Pro Data	Pro Data	Pro Data
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm

Conclusion

Conclusion
Model	Grand Prix 5000 25	Power Cup 25	P Zero Race 4S 26
Full Review	Full Review	Full Review	Full Review
Verdict	Highly Recommended	Highly Recommended	Highly Recommended
Rating	5.0 / 5	5.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
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Continental Grand Prix 5000 25
Michelin Power Cup 25
Pirelli P Zero Race 4S 26

Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

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Road Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Excludes previous models/discontinued tires Visit the road bike overview to view all
Brand	Model	Watts
Vittoria	Corsa Pro Speed TLR 28	6.7 W
Veloflex	Record TLR 25	7.7 W
Continental	Archetype 30	8.0 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 TT TR 28	8.3 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 TT TR (TdF) 25	8.4 W
Schwalbe	Pro One TT TLE Addix 25	9.0 W
Enve	SES Raceday 29	9.3 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28	9.7 W
Pirelli	P Zero Race TLR RS SpeedCore (retro) 28	10.0 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 S TR 30	10.0 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25	10.1 W
Panaracer	Agilest Fast TLR 28	10.1 W
Goodyear	Eagle F1 SuperSport R TLC 28	10.2 W
Michelin	Power Cup TLR 28	10.3 W
Continental	Aero 111 29	10.5 W
Pirelli	P Zero Race TLR RS SpeedCore 28	10.5 W
Challenge	Criterium RS (white) 30	10.5 W
Continental	Aero 111 26	10.5 W
Michelin	Power Time Trial 25	10.6 W
Veloflex	Record (silica compound) 23	10.6 W
Vittoria	Corsa Speed (tubular) 23	10.6 W
Michelin	Power Cup TLR 25	10.8 W
Challenge	Criterium RS (white) 25	10.8 W
Vittoria	Corsa Pro TLR 28	11.1 W
Bontrager	Aeolus RSL TLR 28	11.2 W
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CX/Gravel Rolling Resistance Reviews
Brand	Model	Watts
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 S TR 32	12.8 W
Pirelli	P Zero Race TLR RS SpeedCore 32	13.2 W
Rene Herse	Snoqualmie Pass TC Extralight 44	13.5 W
Hutchinson	Caracal Race TLR (tan) 40	13.6 W
Michelin	Pro 5 TLR 35	13.8 W
Schwalbe	Pro One TLE Addix 38	14.3 W
Challenge	Strada Bianca Pro HTLR 40	14.8 W
Ultradynamico	Cava Race 33	14.9 W
Hutchinson	Caracal Race TLR (black) 40	14.9 W
Schwalbe	Pro One TLE Addix 34	15.5 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 All Season TR 35	15.6 W
Schwalbe	G-One RS Pro (black) 40	15.7 W
Schwalbe	G-One RS Super Race 35	15.7 W
Challenge	Strada Bianca Pro HTLR 36	15.7 W
Pirelli	P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 32	15.8 W
Schwalbe	Pro One TLE Addix 32	15.8 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 TL 32	16.0 W
Schwalbe	G-One RS Super Race 40	16.2 W
Hutchinson	Caracal Race TLR (black) 45	16.3 W
Continental	Grand Prix 5000 All Season TR 32	16.3 W
Pirelli	P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 35	16.3 W
Continental	Terra Speed TR (tanwall) 45	16.4 W
Panaracer	GravelKing TLC 35	16.6 W
Schwalbe	G-One R Pro (black) 40	16.6 W
Schwalbe	G-One R Pro (transparent) 50	16.7 W
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Mountain Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Excludes previous models/discontinued tires Visit the MTB overview to view all
Brand	Model	Watts
Schwalbe	G-One Speed Pro	11.9 W
Schwalbe	Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed	15.7 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron LiteSkin Addix Speed	18.1 W
Schwalbe	Thunder Burt Super Race Addix Speed	18.1 W
Continental	Race King Protection (E-25)	18.2 W
Schwalbe	Thunder Burt Super Ground Addix Speed	18.6 W
Schwalbe	Rick XC Pro Speed	19.0 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph Super Ground Addix Speed	19.0 W
Continental	Speed King II RaceSport	19.1 W
Schwalbe	Rick XC Pro SpeedGrip	19.3 W
Continental	Dubnital Race Rapid	20.2 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ray Super Ground Addix SpeedGrip	20.4 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph LiteSkin Addix Speed	20.5 W
Continental	Race King Protection (tanwall)	20.6 W
Continental	Dubnital Race Rapid	20.6 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron Super Race Addix Speed	20.8 W
Vittoria	Peyote XC Race	21.3 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph Super Race Addix Speed	21.5 W
Continental	Trinotal Race Rapid	21.9 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron TL-E Addix Speed	22.2 W
Continental	Race King RaceSport	22.4 W
Schwalbe	Racing Ralph 2019 TLE Addix Speed	22.5 W
Schwalbe	Rocket Ron TL-E Addix SpeedGrip	22.7 W
Vittoria	Mezcal XC Race	23.1 W
Vittoria	Mezcal TNT G+ 2.0	23.5 W
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Touring Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Brand	Model	Watts
Compass	Bon Jon Pass TC	15.6 W
Continental	Grand Prix Urban	16.9 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Almotion (OneStar)	17.1 W
Vittoria	Voyager Hyper	17.7 W
Continental	Contact Urban	18.4 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Efficiency	18.5 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Supreme	19.1 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Almotion Addix	19.4 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Almotion TLE Addix	19.7 W
Panaracer	Pasela PT (ProTite)	20.6 W
Continental	Sport Contact II	20.6 W
Schwalbe	Marathon (GreenGuard)	21.3 W
Schwalbe	Energizer Plus	21.5 W
Continental	Pure Contact	21.9 W
CST	E-Series Reach	21.9 W
Schwalbe	Green Marathon	22.4 W
Continental	Top Contact II	24.2 W
Continental	Urban Taraxagum	24.2 W
Continental	Contact II	24.3 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Racer	24.6 W
Schwalbe	Kojak	24.8 W
Continental	City Ride II	25.1 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Plus	25.5 W
Schwalbe	Marathon Mondial Evo	26.7 W
Vredestein	Perfect-E	27.3 W
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Fat Bike Rolling Resistance Reviews
Brand	Model	Watts
Schwalbe	Jumbo Jim LiteSkin PaceStar	23.2 W
Schwalbe	Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin	23.7 W
Specialized	Fast Trak Fat	28.6 W
VeeRubber	Vee 8	29.7 W
Surly	Larry	32.2 W
45NRTH	Van Helga	35.5 W
45NRTH	Husker Du	35.1 W
Surly	Larry 27 TPI	38.0 W
Vittoria	Bomboloni TNT	36.6 W
Maxxis	Mammoth	35.2 W
Panaracer	Fat B Nimble	38.0 W
Kenda	Juggernaut Pro	42.1 W
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