# GP5000s died. New tire recommendation? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [July 12, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287 "2022-07-12T06:56:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![AussieRider](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/aussierider/32/95215_2.png) [@AussieRider](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AussieRider)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/22 "2022-07-13T02:00:55Z")
> [@trebor](#): > > I’m just looking for something as robust as the GP5000 but not such a tight fit on the rim. I’m not a big guy, and most definitely not strong. 5000’s aren’t hard to put on a rim. It’s just technique. Takes me no more than 30 seconds to take off/put on. I use one lever to remove, none to put back on. ---
**Author:** ![trebor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trebor/32/153988_2.png) [@trebor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trebor)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/23 "2022-07-13T04:47:41Z")
> [@Reframe](#): > > Super happy with my Hutchinson Fusion 5’s Just checked these out. They look great compared to the gp5000, especially when you factor in the price! We’re they easy to fit? ---
**Author:** ![cborsbach](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cborsbach/32/25078_2.png) [@cborsbach](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cborsbach)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/24 "2022-07-13T05:00:24Z")
Keep in mind though that the concrete combination with a certain rim can make a difference too. But in the end, I’d say practice makes perfect and it _is_ possible to mount GP5000s on the roadside. Wouldn’t trade those for anything else for normal training and a little bit of racing. I use the 4 Seasons on the winter/commuter bike (and they feel way slower). ---
**Author:** ![Reframe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/reframe/32/69596_2.png) [@Reframe](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Reframe)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/25 "2022-07-13T05:08:37Z")
No issues at all. When I only had one pair of wheels I swapped them a few times between my Specialized Pathfinder Pro’s and they’ve never been hard to fit. I’ve sometimes used a lever to put the last part in place but fitting those has always been relatively smooth. I now run two pairs of wheels so it’s been a while since I took them off. ---
**Author:** ![gwhilts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gwhilts/32/1637_2.png) [@gwhilts](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gwhilts)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 6:15am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/26 "2022-07-13T06:15:20Z")
Not the most durable, but IMO nothing touches the road feel of the [Vittoria Corsa G2](https://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/vittoria-corsa-g20-road-tire). ---
**Author:** ![jdman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jdman/32/12908_2.png) [@jdman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jdman)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 6:36am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/27 "2022-07-13T06:36:15Z")
Never had problems with GP5000 - they are simply in a different league to anything else - on my summer road bike and my TT bike with latex tubes. Durable and v fast. That said I weigh 61kg and I do know some who are heavier who have problems with the side walls. I would say if you are 70kg or less you can’t beat them - 80kg plus maybe try the Michelin power road, or maybe Schwalbe pro 1 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![trebor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trebor/32/153988_2.png) [@trebor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trebor)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/28 "2022-07-13T06:40:25Z")
I’ve ordered them to try out 👍 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![PWeber](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pweber/32/54442_2.png) [@PWeber](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/PWeber)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/30 "2022-07-13T09:46:03Z")
So do you start at the valve when removing the tire? ---
**Author:** ![varmstrong](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/varmstrong/32/80523_2.png) [@varmstrong](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/varmstrong)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/31 "2022-07-13T12:38:00Z")
Typically I do not start at the valve, its too tight and I don’t want to damage anything there, so I start at the opposite end where there is more space to remove the tire. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Russell\_Racing](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jack_russell_racing/32/2201_2.png) [@Jack\_Russell\_Racing](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jack_Russell_Racing)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/32 "2022-07-13T12:41:04Z")
> [@Jhardisk](#): > > I’ve been riding on Pirelli P-Zero (Normal and Race versions), and absolutely love the way they handle. They aren’t as “durable,” but are ridiculously easy to change, and perform quite well. The savings of both time and stress of changing a flat are well worth it, IMO. P-Zero addict here too. It’s the only tire I’ve had on my bikes for the last 4(?) years since they were introduced. They slide onto Fulcrum wheels, Venn wheels, Hunt wheels, HED Ardennes. Zero issues. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rawjunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rawjunk/32/7746_2.png) [@rawjunk](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rawjunk)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/33 "2022-07-13T13:09:36Z")
![IMG_20220713_155604](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/5/a/5a9c749a6757bc36bc21cc83de88f9dd11419379.jpeg) Not quite sure how I managed this. There is a snakebite on my latex tube but I didn’t hit pothole, maybe sharp rock? I was running 5,5 bars as Silca recommends. It only had 300k’s on it 😔 ---
**Author:** ![trebor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trebor/32/153988_2.png) [@trebor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trebor)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/34 "2022-07-13T14:00:54Z")
> [@rawjunk](#): > > It only had 300k’s on it 😔 😢 ---
**Author:** ![rawjunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rawjunk/32/7746_2.png) [@rawjunk](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rawjunk)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/36 "2022-07-13T14:47:06Z")
Thought about it but new one is “only” 40 euros. ---
**Author:** ![Reframe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/reframe/32/69596_2.png) [@Reframe](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Reframe)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/37 "2022-07-13T14:51:17Z")
Awesome! Keen to hear your feedback once you’ve put them on 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![mrussotto](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mrussotto/32/7721_2.png) [@mrussotto](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mrussotto)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/38 "2022-07-23T03:13:22Z")
Looks like the same damage as [my S-works turbos](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/need-a-crying-into-your-beer-category/74256), except your upper puncture is much larger. ---
**Author:** ![JimA](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jima/32/25771_2.png) [@JimA](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JimA)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287/39 "2022-07-24T01:35:45Z")
Big +1 for the Veloflex tires. [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gp5000s-died-new-tire-recommendation/74287.md?page=1)