Wetscream vs Grand Prix 5000 review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Wetscream vs Continental Grand Prix 5000 tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Maxxis and Continental respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Wetscream is better for mountain activities, Continental Grand Prix 5000 is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Race Tires activities.

Wetscream

Grand Prix 5000

The best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level.Ride faster, more comfortable, and with increased puncture protection.Made to make you better.

Mud spike for DH racing

The new era in cycling

As the name implies, the Maxxis Wetscream is designed for the most heinous muddy downhill race conditions imaginable. The Wetscream is a competition use only tire and it is intended for wet conditions only.

The best allrounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level.Ride faster, more comfortable, and with increased puncture protection.Made to make you better.

Features

3C MaxxGrip or Super Tacky options
DH (2×60 TPI) casing
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Features

Vectran
The benchmark in puncture protection
Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.
BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details
Active Comfort Technology
The revolutionary approach in cycling. Embedded in the tire construction the Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smoothens your ride.
Lazer Grip
Lazer Grip, to make you one with the road. The lazered micro profile structure expands over the tire’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering.

Usage

Downhill

Usage

Technologies

3C MaxxGrip 3C MaxxGrip uses the softest rubber compounds to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
Super Tacky (ST) Super Tacky (ST) is a special low-rebound, high-traction compound used in select mountain tires.

Technologies

Specifications

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Part #: TB00241500
Size: 29X2.50 ETRTO: 55-622 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1202 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 285 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 30 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 30C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 255 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 275 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 245 PSI: 102

Article: 0101625
ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 240 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 123

Article: 0101947
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 255 PSI: 123

Article: 0101624
ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 225 PSI: 123

Article: 0101623
ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 200 PSI: 123

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 28 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 28B Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 230 PSI: 116

Article: 0101620
ETRTO: 25 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 25B Technology: Vectran Breaker \| LazerGrip \| ACT Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/330 BlackChili: g: 210 PSI: 123

Wetscream vs Grand Prix 5000 review

Features

Features

Vectran

BlackChili

Active Comfort Technology

Lazer Grip

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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Specifications

"28"

"27.5"