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April 21, 2010

Hot Bodies short course tires

Hot Bodies have released their complete range of pink compound short course tires. First up, the Megabite are fantastic mini-pin tires that are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay, including blue groove, light dust conditions and regular clay and also work awesome indoors. Next up the Rodeoo, stays true to the realistic short course truck appearance, these tires have a spec appearance but boast HB’s exclusive Pink compound that is far superior to any spec tire available. Megagrid tires are suitable for a wide variety of off-road and on-road surfaces including loose topsoil right on down to hard-pack. This is their most versatile tire and should be used when you go to a new track because it will be a good starting point everywhere. Finally, Beams tires are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay and blue groove high bite conditions. These tires also work great on indoor tracks.

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April 21, 2010

Losi 2.2 Boss Claws tires

Team Losi have introduced their new 2.2 Boss Claws tires, which utilizes one of the most versatile tread patterns in 1/8-scale off-road racing, the Eclipse. This tread provides smooth and consistent traction on all crawling surface types, while the sidewalls feature Losi Comp Claws for superior construction and ‘side hilling’ abilities. The Boss Claws were prototyped by the Losi Crawling team for the World’s competition then perfected by the engineers at Losi to provide the best possible traction on the most diversified ranged of surface types. Molded using the high traction Losi Red compound for impressive traction and long life, they come supplied with oversized memory foam inserts that provide extra support to assist the tire conforming to the surface.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

April 21, 2010

CS Factory 1/12th scale pre mounts

CS Factory have introduced their new line of 1/12th scale tires that come supplied pre glued on new Serpent rims which are EFRA and DMC legal. Another advantage of these new pre mounts is that the wheel is super light and stiff thus allowing higher corners speeds. Available in 40, 38 & 36 shore fronts and 36, 32 & X2 rears, they come pre trued to a race ready diameter.

Source: CS [cs-shop.de]

April 21, 2010

Hot Bodies short course tires

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April 20, 2010

LRP Banzai 1/8th buggy tire

New from LRP, their R&D team and team drivers have specially developed a new thread design with special pin design featuring an additional reinforcement pattern for optimal driving response and perfect stability. The VTEC Banzai tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber and is perfect for tracks with only a little dust or dust free conditions. In combination with the moulded foam tire inserts, tire wear is reduced to a minimum. Released in super soft, soft and medium compound and they come loose or pre mounted.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 19, 2010

ATS Tyres back from the brink

We were contacted by ATS Tyres regarding their future in the sport. Understood to be in financial difficulties late last year, which saw the previous management leaving the firm and setting up a new tire company, before easter the company was saved thanks to big investor. In the last weeks the tire production has been increased to full capacity and the new management team is working on new products for the future. Expected to extend their product line, the Italian firm will for now focus on the production of tires. We can expect more news and product announcements from ATS in the near future.

April 17, 2010

Pro-Line Split Six wheels & V2 blue molded inserts

Short Course and 1:8 Buggy racing just got more aggressive and colorful with Pro-Line’s Spilt Six wheels in black, white and yellow. Previously shown in teaser form, the Split Six design is the staple look of short course vehicles and now you can combine the performance option of Pro-Line’s entire 1:8 tire line with these wheels and our 17mm adapters to significantly improve the performance of your SC truck. PL have also released their V2 blue molded inserts, perfect for when traction is in short supply and/or the surface gets bumpy. Made of high grade open cell material and designed with ribbing that matches Pro-Line tires like a glove, you will experience better balance and less sidewall flex than with any other molded foam insert on the market.

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April 15, 2010

Piero Torregiani makes Contact with Schumacher

Contact-RC is a new brand of RC racing foam tires, which are set to make a major impact in On Road racing classes this year. Contact-RC tires is lead by experienced foam tire expert Piero Torregiani who is the former top man at ATS, who helped his team drivers achieve 2008 and 2009 World and European championships in 1/8th and 1/10th scale Nitro On Road. Contact-RC tires will be manufactured by the expert engineers at Schumacher Racing in the UK with the company investing in a highly automated manufacturing process which will ensure consistent high quality products which use only the best materials and all new wheels, developed with the knowledge and experience of some of the world’s best drivers. The fully automated hardness measurement, gluing, and truing processes mean that every single tire produced will meet the exacting high standards required by top level racers. Several well known drivers are backing the project so look out for some big name driver announcements soon. Top American drivers Paul Lemieux and DJ Apolaro, as well as German champion Robin D’Hondt from Belgium will be racing with Contact-RC for the 2010 season.

Source: Contact-RC [contact-rc.com]