To celebrate the 2021 Tour de France, Continental reprised the classic look of the cream sidewall for its Grand Prix 5000 road tire.
However, as a result of the ongoing customer demand for the distinctive cream wall, Continental has decided to making it a permanent feature in its Grand Prix 5000 lineup.
“Permanently adding the cream colored sidewalk to our Grand Prix 5000 line gives the range more aesthetic choices for road riders and racers wanting to use the industry benchmark for all round performance, the Grand Prix 5000 road tire, ” says Continental.
The full range of colors all benefit from the same best-in-field features as the core Grand Prix 5000 tire model: Active Comfort Technology designed to reduce vibration and for the smoothest possible ride, Vectran Breaker for high-class puncture protection, LazerGrip for outstanding cornering. Continental’s unique Black Chili compound for the best possible balance between grip, mileage and low rolling resistance.
Grand Prix 5000 clincher tire key features:
Cream sidewall tires Weight – 255 / 265g Dimensions – 25-622 / 28-622 Technology – Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker, Active Comfort Technology, LazerGrip
Transparent sidewall tires Weight – 230 / 245g Dimensions – 25-622 / 28-622 Technology – Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker, Active Comfort Technology, LazerGrip
Black Weight – from 205g Dimensions – from 25-584 to 32-622 Technology – Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker, Active Comfort Technology, LazerGrip
The Grand Prix 5000 line features Active Comfort Technology to reduce vibration, Vectran Breaker for puncture protection, and LazerGrip for cornering. Continental’s Black Chili compound balances grip, mileage, and low-rolling resistance.
Pricing and availability Cream sidewall, black, and transparent sidewall Grand Prix 5000 tires are available for $77 ( €64.90) per tire worldwide.
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