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September 30, 2010

DuraTrax Performance Tires

DuraTrax Performance Tires deliver both high performance and low price in the same re-sealable package. They’re molded from a long-lasting compound that’s already racked up major wins around the world. And in addition to featuring tread patterns ideal for all off-road surfaces, DuraTrax tires and wheels are available separately as well as in mounted sets. Inserts are included with tires and mounted tire sets, for solid sidewall support and extra value. Available in late October for buggy and truggy in X-Cons, Lockup, Lineup, Shotgun, Posse, Derringer and Spurz thread patterns.

Source: DuraTrax [duratrax.com]

September 30, 2010

Pro-Line Suburbs for 1/8th buggy

Pro-Line have sent us a sneak peek of their new 1/8th scale Suburb tire. No other information is available but of course the thread is already available for electric cars and those are aimed at use on a variety of blue-groove track and surfaces where you would typically run soft compound tires. Expect their release soon.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 26, 2010

Tourex BigScale X300 tire

New from Tourex are these large scale versions of their X300 high grip tire. Developed for extremely hard as well as loose ground, this perfectly true tire sports stiff side walls for precise handling, while the thread offers maximum traction on throttle and on brake with very little tire wear. They come mounted on the company’s new BigScale rims with 24mm hex as well as their new specially design profiled insert.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]

September 25, 2010

Cube Racing Reference 30R rubber tires

Following on from their previous release of their 35R and 40R tires, Cube Racing have introduced their 1/10 Reference rubber tire 30R series. Newly developed tires designed for high competition carpet / asphalt racing, they provide consistent traction. Made using high quality materials, they are also available pre-mounted and glued which are perfect for control tire races.

Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]

September 24, 2010

Associated SC10 pre mounts & KMC chrome wheels

New from Associated are these SC10 tires premounted on their new scale detailed chrome wheels. These heavy-duty threaded tires and shiny wheels are already glued and ready to take on the toughest challenges. A direct replacement, just use your existing hardware and turn your version of the SC10 into a custom ride. The new KMC chrome wheels are also available separately.

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September 20, 2010

HongNor closed cell insert

HongNor now offers an aftermarket closed cell insert for all tracks that require a firmer insert set-up. Sold in a set of 4, the grooves help capture the tire carcass and reduce flex to a minimum. Perfectly balanced, these lightweight inserts are 100% water safe, reusable and extremely durable.

Source: HongNor [hongnor.com.tw]

September 11, 2010

Pro-Line TSL SX Super Swamper 2.2″ Sneak peek

Keeping with the Crawler theme, Pro-Line have shown off a sneak peek of their new Super Swamper 2.2″. Like the current Super Swamper tires that you can get from Pro-Line, these scale crawler tires are also officially licensed from Interco Tire Corporation, but compared to those 1.9″ tires these are super sized.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 9, 2010

Video – How to glue the Pro-Line Caliber SC tire

The video above from Pro-Line Racing shows a neat trick on how to glue your SC tires to the wheels that ensures it wont bulge on the 2.2″ side. It adds a little extra work but the result is a secure tire that gives consistent performance and wont let you down when out on the track.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]