Year-round road riding presents a durability problem that pure race tires don't solve. You need puncture protection for debris-covered winter roads without giving up the grip and rolling speed that makes training rides productive. Continental addresses this with the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR, which wraps the performance of the GP 5000 platform in a four-ply casing designed for all-season use.

The four-ply construction adds one casing layer over the three-ply Grand Prix 5000 S TR. That extra layer strengthens sidewalls against cuts and impacts while maintaining the tubeless-ready design. The Black Chili compound formulation receives modifications for improved wet-weather grip compared to the summer-focused S TR. Thicker tread depth increases mileage and creates a larger barrier between road hazards and the air cavity. The Vectran breaker under the tread uses liquid crystal-polymer threads that deliver five times the tensile strength of steel while remaining flexible enough to avoid rolling resistance penalties.

Lazer Grip technology etches a micro profile into the tire shoulders through a laser process. This pattern expands cornering contact area on both wet and dry pavement. Active Comfort Technology embedded in the casing absorbs vibration from rough surfaces. The tubeless-ready design seats easily on both hooked and hookless rims, though hookless applications require attention to maximum pressure specifications marked on the sidewall. Continental recommends 30ml of tubeless sealant per tire for initial setup.... Read More