Road Bike Tire Comparison:
                    
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 2023 vs 
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 2023 vs 
Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 2023
                
               
               
            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 S TR 28
 - Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28
 - Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28
 
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Continental | Pirelli | Specialized | 
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 | P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 | S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 | 
| Year | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 
| Tire Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless | 
| 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 | Very High | Very High | Very High | 
| Buy At | |||
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0101867 | 4149600 | 00022-1152 | 
| EAN | 4019238054422 | 8019227414967 | |
| TPI | 2/220 | 120 | 120 | 
| Compound | Black Chili | SmartEvo | Gripton T2/T5 | 
| Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding | 
| ETRTO | 28-622 | 28-622 | 28-622 | 
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" | 28" | 
| Width mm | 28 | 28 | 28 | 
| Specified Weight | 280 grams | 295 grams | 280 grams | 
| Min Air Pressure | psi | psi | 70 psi | 
| Max Air Pressure | 94 psi | 102 psi | 95 psi | 
| Made In | Pro Data | Pro Data | Pro Data | 
| Available Sizes | 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 30-584 (650x30b) 32-584 (650x32b)  | 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 35-622 (700x35c) 40-622 (700x40c)  | 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c)  | 
                    
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 | P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 | S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 | 
| Specified Weight | 280 grams | 295 grams | 280 grams | 
| Measured Weight | 265 grams | 314 grams | 298 grams | 
| System Adjusted Weight | 285 grams (tire + valve + rim seal)  | 334 grams (tire + valve + rim seal)  | 318 grams (tire + valve + rim seal)  | 
                    
| Measured Width | 29 mm (un-round) | 28 mm (un-round) | 28 mm (un-round) | 
| Measured Height | 25 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) | 
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.1 mm | 3 mm | 2.9 mm | 
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data | Pro Data | Pro Data | 
| Unmounted Casing Width | 74 mm | 70 mm | 69 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 S TR 28 | P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 | S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 | 
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube | YouTube | 
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) | None (20 ml sealant) | None (20 ml sealant) | 
| Measured Width | 29 mm (un-round) | 28 mm (un-round) | 28 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  | 
                        9.7 Watts CRR: 0.00291 (72 psi /5.0 bar)  | 13.3 Watts CRR: 0.00399 (72 psi /5.0 bar)  | 14.0 Watts CRR: 0.00420 (72 psi /5.0 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.  | 
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 | P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 | S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 | 
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 34 Points | 56 Points | 66 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 | 2.1 mm | 3 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 | 
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 | P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 | S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 | 
| Wet Grip Average | 70 Points | 75 Points | 71 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  | 
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Conclusion
| Conclusion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 | P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28 | S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28 | 
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | Full Review | 
| Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended | 
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 
| Buy At | |||
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28
 - Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SpeedCore 28
 - Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 28
 
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
           
       










