Continental Archetype Foldable Road Tyre Limited Edition

Crafted for speed. Engineered to win.

Success isn’t stumbled upon — it’s built. Forged by a relentless team pushing the limits, the Archetype was born from the victories and tireless efforts of UAE Team Emirates - XRG. Racing is in its DNA.

The Archetype is our lightest, fastest, race-specific 30mm road tire, delivering a significant 35g weight saving over the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. With an ultra-supple carcass, our latest BlackChili compound for reduced rolling resistance, and LazerGrip shoulders for superior grip and confident cornering, it’s built to perform at the highest level.

Continental is proud to announce the launch of the Archetype, a new limited edition road tire developed in close collaboration with UAE Team Emirates – XRG. Designed to push the boundaries of race-day performance, the Archetype takes everything Continental knows about speed and refines it into its purest form. The tire will be in action at the 112th Tour de France, which kicks off in Lille next week.

Born from the demands of the most successful team in the UCI World Rankings, the Archetype is built for one purpose… winning. After countless hours of testing, racing, and perfecting, this tire delivers uncompromising performance where it matters most.

“We were asked by UAE Team Emirates - XRG to build a tire that could deliver even faster performance in a 30mm width. That’s a bold challenge — so we went back to the fundamentals,” said Hannah Ferle, Road Product Manager at Continental. “The result is the Archetype: a tire that distills our decades of racing expertise into a pure, purpose-built product. It’s minimal, fast, and made for those who live to compete.”

The Archetype features a 30mm width, shedding 35 grams compared to the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. An ultra-supple carcass ensures maximum responsiveness and comfort under pressure. At the heart of the tire is Continental’s iconic BlackChili compound, reducing rolling resistance while maintaining class-leading grip.

Further enhancing performance is LazerGrip, Continental’s signature micro-profile shoulder treatment for confident cornering at speed. The Archetype also integrates Active Comfort Technology, absorbing road vibration for a smoother, more controlled ride.

Fully Tubeless Ready and hookless-compatible, the Archetype is engineered for modern race setups, from Grand Tours to high-stakes time trials

Key Features:

• Developed with UAE Team Emirates – XRG
• 30mm width
• Weight saving of 35g vs. the Grand Prix 5000 S TR
• BlackChili compound for grip and speed
• LazerGrip micro-profile shoulder for confident cornering
• Tubeless Ready and hookless-compatible
• Limited Edition Availability
• Official Licensed Product for the Tour de France 2025

The name Archetype reflects more than just performance — it embodies the essence of elite competition: a prototype made real, a symbol of speed, and a pattern for the future of racing tires.

BlackChili Compound
Our legendary BlackChili Compound revolutionises grip and rolling resistance. By blending advanced polymers with specially developed carbon black particles and high-performance fillers, we’ve created a compound that delivers top-tier performance whether you're on road, gravel, or trail—time trialling or descending.

Active Comfort Technology
Integrated into the tire casing, this technology absorbs vibrations and smooths out the ride—boosting rider comfort without sacrificing performance.

Lazer Grip
Laser-cut micro profile tread extends onto the tire’s shoulder, delivering exceptional cornering performance and road feel.

Tubeless Ready
This tire is Tubeless Ready and Hookless compatible.
For best results:

• Use a minimum of 30 ml of Conti RevoSealant per tire

• Spin the wheel to spread sealant evenly

• Inflate to the maximum allowed pressure (as stated on the tire packaging)

• Re-check and adjust PSI before each ride

Always consult your wheel manufacturer’s guidelines and the packaging for pressure limits when mounting to hookless rims.