The Challenge Getaway XP is designed to shine on hardpack and light gravel surfaces, while the Gravine XP is intended for rougher terrain. In its XP (Xtra Protection) version, it promises a focus on high puncture resistance and strong durability, so it should be a solid option for long-distance adventurers and ultra racers.
Like its sibling, the Getaway is handmade, built using an open tubular construction. The treaded outer layer and load-bearing carcass are bonded together by hand, resulting in a flat tire profile that only takes shape under significant pressure during installation. Fitting it into the rim is therefore anything but straightforward. More on that in the test.
On the Run – The Challenge Getaway XP in the 2026 Gravel Tire Group Test
The combination of a restrained centre tread and more pronounced side knobs on the Challenge Getaway XP pays off on the trails. The tire blends good rolling efficiency with stable cornering support, and it’s hard to unsettle on gravel or hardpack. Only in proper mud do you really need to start worrying about loss of traction or a spinning rear wheel. In the dry, the Getaway XP impresses with smooth, predictable turn-in and very generous reserves at the limit. The transition from centre strip to side knobs is barely noticeable, with the tire leaning in progressively and consistently.
In terms of rolling resistance, it is around 2 W more efficient than the more aggressively treaded Challenge Gravine XP, sitting in the middle of the test field at 15.2 W. At the same time, it delivers top-tier puncture protection: maximum pinch-flat resistance, very robust sidewalls, and a high level of resistance in the puncture test. The weight of 665 g, roughly 100 g above average, is hardly noticeable in practice. The tire feels efficient, lively and comfortable, thanks to the damping properties of the tough casing.
However, the Getaway XP squanders what would otherwise be a strong shot at a test win due to its extremely demanding installation. Even getting it onto the rim in the first place is a proper workout – we would go as far as to say it’s almost impossible without tools, and you might end up with a couple of broken tire levers. The question of how you would reliably re-mount it on the roadside after a puncture remains unanswered, even if its high level of puncture protection is clearly designed to make that scenario as unlikely as possible.
Conclusion on the Challenge Getaway XP
The Challenge Getaway XP rolls noticeably better than its sibling, the Gravine XP, while offering a comparable level of puncture protection and delivering controllable, dependable grip across almost all dry surfaces. Its weaknesses become apparent mainly in wet conditions and on soft ground, where traction starts to fade. However, it also shares the same major drawback as the Gravine: an extremely demanding installation.
Tops
- Very good, predictable grip
- Top-tier puncture protection
- Strong grip-to-efficiency ratio
Flops
- Installation costs strength, nerves and tire levers
Made in Thailand | Size (ETRO) 45-622 | Width in mm¹ 46,36
Height in mm¹ 40,78 | Weight 665.1 g | Price € 82.90
¹measured dimensions at 1.75 – 3.0 Bar, depending on tire width
More information at challengetires.com.
The Testfield
This tire was tested as part of the Gravel Tire Comparison Test 2026 – an overview of this comparison test as well as all other tested gravel tires can be found in the comprehensive comprehensive Gravel Tire Comparison Test 2026. For the top models in the racing category, you should take a look at the Race Gravel Tire Comparison Test 2026.
Challenge: Getaway XP | Gravine XP
Continental: Dubnital | Terra Adventure | Terra Competition | Terra Hardpack | Terra Speed
Goodyear: Connector Inter | Connector Speed
Hutchinson: Caracal Race
MAXXIS: Rambler | Reaver
Michelin: Power Adventure | Power Gravel
Pirelli: Cinturato Gravel H | Cinturato Gravel M | Cinturato Gravel S
Rene Herse: Corkscrew Climb TC Semi-Slick
Schwalbe: G-One RS Pro | G-One RX Pro | G-One R Pro | Thunder Burt | G One Overland Pro
Specialized: Pathfinder TLR | Tracer TLR | Terra TLR
Vittoria: Terreno Pro T30 | Terreno Pro T50 | Terreno Pro T60
WTB: Vulpine S | Vulpine | Resolute
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Words: Julian Schwede Photos: Jan Fock