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TECH NEWS
2025 Continental Grand Prix TR tyre (credit: Continental)Continental releases Grand Prix TR tyre that "blends value with tubeless-ready performance", priced at £54.95 each
Continental has launched the Grand Prix TR, a new mid-tier tubeless-ready road bike tyre designed to balance performance and affordability. The new tyre features trickle-down technology from the premium GP 5000 range and is designed as a more accessible "tyre for every ride". The Grand Prix TR is available in widths from 25mm to 32mm and is priced at £54.95 (€61.95) per tyre, with a clincher version also available in select sizes.
2025 Continental Grand Prix TR tyre (credit: Continental)The Grand Prix TR, not to be confused with the Grand Prix 5000S TR, is a new all-round tyre which according to Continental is designed for training, commuting and long-distance rides, with the brand aiming to make "tubeless-ready technology accessible to a wider audience."
Positioned below the GP 5000 but above the Grand Prix, Grand Sport Race, and Ultra Sport tyres, the new Grand Prix TR offers a mid-tier option in Continental’s lineup.
Although we're not entirely sure that a £54.95 tyre is everyone's idea of cheap and cheerful, it is a fair bit less than the premium GP 5000 S TR which currently tops our road bike tyres buyer's guide. This will set you back £84.95 at RRP, though it can often be found discounted or bundled in a pair for a fair bit less.
2025 Continental Grand Prix TR tyre (credit: Continental)Like the Grand Prix 5000 and many of Continental's other tyres, the Grand Prix TR features the brand’s BlackChili compound, which Continental claims provides 30% more grip, 26% less rolling resistance, and 5% greater durability.
As well as this, a new four-ply construction has been introduced, designed to offer a balance of low weight with strong puncture protection.
The Grand Prix TR is a 700C tyre that comes in four widths: 25mm (with a claimed weight of 310g), 28mm and 30mm and 32mm. They're available in black or with transparent sidewalls, and the price is £54.95 in all widths and colour combinations.
For comparison, Continental's Grand Prix 5000S TR tyre has a claimed weight of 250g, while the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR weighs a claimed 300g, both in 25mm widths. This new tyre is likely looking to take the fight to Vittoria's Corsa N:EXT tyre, which appears to be a popular choice especially on stock builds.
2025 Continental Grand Prix TR tyretal (credit: Continental)In addition to the tubeless-ready version, a clincher version will also be available in select sizes.
For full details, visit the Continental website.
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Latest Comments
- Gd29 10 min 46 sec ago
Feather isn't primarily citing a lack of demand like many comments here are suggesting, lamenting a changing industry....
- OnYerBike 20 min 35 sec ago
You joke, but it is actually possible to spend >£200 per shoe... (e.g. Lake CX403 - £450 per pair; Bont Vaypor S Plus - £445.95 per pair).
- whosatthewheel 23 min 45 sec ago
Or be consistent and make it read: "A 2023 study from the US also found that SUVs are causing more BICYCLE injuries..." ...
- Mr Anderson 25 min 54 sec ago
I have to agree with Lance. I avoid straight roads where I can, but if I cannot, I remain at high alert of vehicles approaching from behind....
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Where everybody uses stones in different ways? 🤔
- wtjs 38 min 40 sec ago
in the UK we have policing which to a greater or lesser extent relies on assistance from members of the public......
- levestane 1 hour 15 min ago
This is tech doing it's job, extracting money from punters.
- SecretSam 1 hour 56 min ago
So...don't cycle on it. Lots of other routes around that area. Source: I used to work there.
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My photochromic specs have just turned up in the post today
- Paul J 2 hours 23 min ago
Downhill Alpe d'Huez TT would be _awesome_. And someone should organise one for real!...
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Another 'sound-alike' mid tier offer, so I get all excited and buy a bunch of them thinking I've got an absolute steal. Only to then realise I've just bought the cheaper 'nearly' range at rrp.
Yes, I'm looking at you, Pirelli P Zero Road (not Race)...
I dont know what Conti were thinking with that price. But I can often find GP5000's for the same price or as low as £43 for the TR versions
I guess they are working on the basis that their GP5000s have an RRP of £60-75. Of course you will find retailers that still sell at this price but a many mainstream retailers dont.
I have Cors N:ext on my summer bike, mainly because they do a 24mm, 25 is REALLY tight on rear brake clearance. I am not impressed with how the rubber has crazed, and air still leaks through the treadwear marker on one of them even with loads of sealant. I would consider these except for the lack of a suitable size.
From experience, tubeless doesn't make much sense for 25mm and below. The pressures that you need to run the tyres at mean the sealant is much less effective at plugging small cuts. Once you're able to drop below the 70psi level, things just seem to work much better e.g. the ride, the grip, the sealing. At my weight 28m allows that; you would need to be really light to get there on 25mm.