Continental unveils Tour de France Limited Edition tire package
Continental has introduced a Tour de France limited-edition tire package pairing the aerodynamic Aero 111 with the Grand Prix 5000 S TR, featuring transparent sidewalls and exclusive branding.
- 265 g
- 305 g
What Happened
Continental has unveiled its 2026 Tour de France Limited Edition tire package, pairing the aerodynamic Aero 111 front tire with the Grand Prix 5000 S TR rear tire. Both tires feature transparent sidewalls and exclusive Tour de France branding. The Aero 111 is available in transparent for the first time, designed to reduce aerodynamic drag in crosswinds.
“With this year's Tour de France Limited Edition, we wanted to bring together two products that represent the very best of Continental road performance. The Aero 111 continues to demonstrate how much untapped performance exists within the tire itself, while the Grand Prix 5000 S TR remains the benchmark for speed, grip and reliability. Together, they create a unique package worthy of cycling's bigg”
- Groupama-FDJ United (Men’s only)
- UAE Team Emirates-XRG and UAE Team ADQ
- Movistar Team (Women's and Men’s teams)
- Bahrain-Victorious
- Decathlon CMA CGM
- Uno-X Mobility (Women's and Men’s teams)
Why this matters
This limited-edition tire package combines Continental's most advanced road tire technologies, offering professional and consumer riders a race-ready solution with improved aerodynamics and reliability.
Terms in This Story
- Tubeless Ready
- Tires designed to be used without an inner tube, requiring a compatible rim and sealant.
- BlackChili compound
- A proprietary rubber compound that offers low rolling resistance and high grip.
- Vectran Breaker
- A puncture protection layer made from Vectran, a strong synthetic fiber.
- Hookless compatible
- Tires that can be used with hookless rims, which have no bead hooks to lock the tire.
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