Designed to take you beyond where the pavement ends, to where the terrain is less maintained. The Getaway tread pattern consists of a tightly packed, fast-rolling center for straight line control and speed, open transition knobs for either sandy or wet terrain, and more aggressive shoulder knobs for controlled cornering and stability in loose conditions. For higher speeds, lower pressures and rougher terrain, Challenge has developed a new technology applied to handmade construction. The new XP series adds additional sidewall and tread protection Xtra Protection (XP) for greater durability. This Challenge TLR model is hookless rim compatible. CONSTRUCTION: HandmadeChallenge handmade tires combine comfort, performance, and grip in a way other tires can't match. Our handmade tires are assembled step-by-step by experienced craftspeople. High quality natural glues and latex coatings are applied to ultra-supple casing materials like silk, cotton, or polyester. The result is a small-batch tire with a ride feel that is simply on a different level. SERIES: XP (Xtra Protection)Rugged High Performance – Extra Protection under the tread and in the sidewalls make XP the choice for rough pavement and gravel routes where sidewall cuts are common. CASING: Super Polyester 260TPISuper Polyesters with higher thread counts of 220-300tpi make up our most affordable handmade casings. Polyester is much softer and stronger then nylon, is impervious to water and quite durable. COMPOUND: SMARTplusA tougher and more cut-resistant rubber compound for the demands of gravel and rough terrain. SMARTplus wears longer to keep tread edges sharper, improving confidence over mixed surfaces. PUNCTURE PROTECTION: PPS2Our tires designed for use on rough roads, cobbles and gravel are built with an additional layer of PPS (PPS2) on the inside of the casing.
