Road Bike Tire Test: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 9.7 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 34 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 70 Points
- Conclusion: 4.6 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28
(100% is best)
The tubeless-ready Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR has been available for some time now, and we already tested the 25 mm version (read our review) right after its release in 2021. Although we found the S TR version of the Grand Prix 5000 to be a step back over the previous tubeless 5000 TL version in some of our tests, it still is pretty much the most popular tubeless-ready road bike tire.
Over the past few years, we've seen a trend towards bigger road bike tires that seems amplified by the movement towards tubeless road bike tires. This trend towards bigger road bike tires forced us to relax the size requirements for road bike tires, and we now allow road bike tires with a width of up to 29 mm in the road bike section. After this change, our Pro Members were quick to vote for the 28 mm version of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR as one of the first "big" tires in the road bike section.
As most of you know, the Grand Prix 5000 S TR is available in the 25, 28, 30, and 32 mm sizes, and we already tested all of those back in 2021 and compared them in our GP 5000 S TR Comparison. For this test, we ordered a fresh sample of the 28-622 version, which makes this review somewhat of a quality control test to see if the latest batch of the 5000 S TR still offers the same performance as the initial batch.
Jump over to the test results below, or read our initial review of the 25-622 version of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR (read our review) if you're looking for more information about its construction and changes over the Grand Prix 5000 TL.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Continental |
| Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR |
| Year | 2023 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Very High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 0101867 |
| EAN | 4019238054422 |
| TPI | 2/220 |
| Compound | Black Chili |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 28-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 28 |
| Specified Weight | 280 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 94 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 30-584 (650x30b) 32-584 (650x32b) |
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 280 grams |
| Measured Weight | 265 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
285 grams |
| Measured Width | 29 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 25 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.1 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 74 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Pro Data |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | 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 | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 29 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 (108 psi / 7.4 bar) |
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 (90 psi / 6.2 bar) |
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 (72 psi /5.0 bar) |
9.7 Watts CRR: 0.00291 |
| 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 (54 psi / 3.7 bar) |
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) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 34 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 70 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Pro Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28
(100% is best)
The latest version of the 28-622 Grand Prix 5000 S TR shows very similar performance to our original 25-622 sample that we bought and tested 14 months earlier, which is a good thing from a quality control perspective. We see some marginal differences that fall within the margin of error of the tests. On average, our sample of the 28-622 rolls slightly faster (at lower air pressures), offers marginally less puncture resistance and provides a bit more wet grip.
At 265 grams (spec = 280 grams), this fresh sample of the 28-622 version comes in just 10 grams heavier than our initial 25-622 sample that came in at 255 grams (spec = 250 grams). The additional weight is in the tread thickness, as our 25-622 sample has a tread thickness of 2.3 mm, while the 28-622 sample has a tread thickness of just 2.1 mm. This is a normal variation, and as our Grand Prix 5000 S TR Comparison shows, the average tread thickness of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR is 2.2 mm.
Choosing between the 25 or 28 mm version of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR comes down to the preferences of the person making this choice. For an even easier comparison between the 25 and 28 mm version of the Grand Prix 5000 S TR, jump over to our comparison section: Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 vs 28 mm.
RATING:
4.6
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended