Question : What is the benefit of having a tubeless ready (TR) carcass construction?
Answer : TR is robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. In addition, tires made using this technology can also be used as Tubeless or with an inner tube
Question : What is the Vectran breaker?
Answer : It's a synthetically manufactured high-tech fiber that provides enormous tear resistance and is inserted into the tire for puncture protection
Question : What are the size variants of the Grand Prix 5000 S Tubeless Ready?
Answer : The sizes include 650 x 25c, 700 x 25c, 700 x 28c, and 700 x 32c.
Question : Is 700cc x 28 a valid size for these tires?
Answer : It depends on the size you selected, but, yes 700c x 28 is a valid size for these tires.
Question : Is 28mm the same as 700x28c?
Answer : Yes. Tire size are often described differently. You may see a tire listed as 700c x 28 or 700 x 28C. It is the same size. Personally, I’m always wary of a seller that just list the tire as 28 mm with out expressing the rim size.
Question : Do these tires need an inner tube?
Answer : No, tubeless tires do not need an inner tube. The important thing to remember is that your rims must be compatible with tubeless tires.
Question : What tire pressure are folks using with this tire for road bikes?
Answer : It depends on the wheel. A recommended tire pressure calculator suggests 58psi front and 62 psi back on 28mm width in dry condition for a person weighing 155 lbs on a bike weighing 18 lbs.
Question : Are these tires folding?
Answer : Yes, they are folding and may be used tubeless or with a tube.
Question : Does this come as a pair?
Answer : No, one order is just one tire. Only if it specifies that it is a pair, then it comes in two tires. Single run costs $69.00 to $100.00, while 2 packs range from 140.00 to 190.00.
Question : Is this the new version grand prix 5000 s tr tire and not the old 5000 version?
Answer : Yes, the GP 5000 S TR is the latest/newest tubelsss version of the tire. It can be used as a standard clincher with a tube, normal tubeless (hooked), and the new hookless tubeless rims.