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December 21, 2012

MobGums Trueruns 1/12 tyres

Speedtech RC have announced their new line of 1/12 tyres called MobGums Trueruns. After countless test sessions the result is an outstanding performance on the track. Their new wheel will be fluorescent yellow for maximum visibility with the offset on the rear wheels has only changed slightly compared to their old tyre line, while the front wheels will be smaller to increase steering and to allow faster cornering. The rubber donuts are now cut in a special way that improves traction overall which during their test session proved to be an advantage. Aside from their already existing rubber shore structure, a new pink soft compound will also be added.

Source: Speedtech [speedtechrc.de]

December 11, 2012

JConcepts Hybrids in Black compound

JConcepts have unveiled a new compound specifically for cold or very loose racing conditions. Black, Mega Soft compound has been in development for over 1 year with testing at tracks, facilities and events around the world. This is not a replacement compound but simply a tuning option for drivers looking for extra grip in very cold climates or extremely loose conditions. It’s important to remember, compounds are crucial and to take advantage of a compound it must be utilized on the correct surface. JConcepts Hybrids for buggy and truggy (above) are now available in black compound.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 11, 2012

SpeedTech carpet additive

Tyre Additive have announced their new carpet additive called SpeedTech. Developed with the help of front running 1/12th scale racer Markus Mobers this new product completes their line of additives. Formulated for foam and rubber tires on carpet it increases the tyre grip without making cars difficult to drive and helps you push from the first laps until the end.

Source: Tyre Additve [tyreadditive.com]

November 21, 2012

AKA Indoor Clay compound

The latest addition to AKA’s proprietary compounds is the indoor or “clay” compound. After thorough research and development, the compound has been finely tuned to create maximum traction and performance on clay tracks. The clay compound will be available in 1:8 Buggy, 1:10 Short Course and 1:10 Buggy in many of the tread patterns they currently offer.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

November 21, 2012

Pro-Line Big Blox 1/8th buggy tire

Pro-Line have announced their new Big Blox 1/8th buggy tire. Customers and Racers continue to demand higher and higher performance out of 1:8 Buggy Race tires while also requiring tires that last longer and longer. Large center lugs formed into a grid pattern provide the base for the long wear characteristics and unmatched mechanical grip found by all test drivers. The Big Blox tire also features Bow-Tie shaped lugs that scoop the Earth and propel your buggy to the top step of the podium. Great care was taken in detailing the side tread to achieve the same smooth side bite and steering feel found in Pro-Line’s highly successful Blockade Race Tire. The Large Lugs on the Big Blox allow racers to choose softer compounds than previously possible while still lasting through long A-Mains.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

November 12, 2012

Much More Absolute closed cell tyre inserts

Much More introduce the Absolute closed cell tyre inserts for 1/10th touring car tyres. The inserts weight 0.4g per piece and are designed for the use in both high and low traction conditions such as carpet tracks and on slightly dusty asphalt tracks. They come in sets of four and are available now.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]

November 12, 2012

New Sweep Racing GT wheels

Sweep Racing are proud to introduce their new GT class competition wheels. They are based around the ROK rims that are of greater rigidity and stiffness to provide higher corner speeds and more stability. The tire itself is moulded in Sweep’s EXP rubber compound that needs zero run-in time and sports a very high grip level. Sandwiched between rim and tire is the LS full face insert that makes for better traction and consistency as it covers the entire contact area of the tire while keeping the overall weight low at the same time. The wheels are designed to fit most of today’s GT chassis.

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November 9, 2012

JConcepts 2.8″ tires on Rulux wheels

JConcepts have released two new additions to their already extensive line up of pre mounts with their 2.8″ Subcultures & G-Locs now available on white Rulux wheels. Subcultures are now available in the popular 2.8″ bead mounting diameter used on the popular Traxxas line of vehicles including the Stampede, Stampede 4×4, Rustler and Jato vehicles. The JConcepts design conveniently matches the Traxxas standardized design and is interchangeable back and forth between all Traxxas 2.8″ wheels and tires. The G-Locs 2.8” tire, by JConcepts is a super low-profile, aggressively treaded tire, purpose built for those aggressive speed-runs and specifically for vehicles capable of high-voltage or high-horsepower fun.

View the G-Locs pre mounts here