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May 17, 2009

Pro-Line Suburbs 2.2″ Buggy Rear tires

Pro-Line have released their Suburbs for use on 2.2″ buggy rear wheels. Available in the company’s M3, MX and MC compounds for loose dirt/cool surface, blue-groove/high heat and clay conditions respectively, they were used at the 2008 ROAR 1/10 Off-Road Nationals, by Ryan Cavalieri who dominated the 2wd modified buggy class. Featuring an inner and outer radius rib tread for increased corner holding and predictable side-bite, the internal carcass webbing resist tire expansion under acceleration and deceleration while the internal sidewall ribbing maintains sidewall structure in extreme traction conditions for greater corner control. The tread height is predictable, aggressive, and long-lasting for use on a variety of blue-groove track and surfaces where you would typically run soft compound tires.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 13, 2009

Fastrax 1/10th Buggy tires & wheels

New from Fastrax is this range of wheels and tires for 1/10th buggy bashers. Available for a low price, they are available in a wide range of patterns for off and on road, come pre-mounted and will fit most Tamiya, Kyosho and Ansmann 1/10th buggies as well as other buggies that use standard 12mm hex fittings. Fastrax have also released front and rear wheels in 2 different styles, dished and spoke, as well as foam inserts for front and rear tires. The perfect replacements for wheels and tires that are supplied with most 1/10th kits.

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May 8, 2009

Associated RC18T Foam Tires & 48P Pinions

Team Associated have released these new RC18T foam tires that have a 4mm larger wheel diameter than their predecessors. The larger wheel gives the best of both worlds for foam tire racing, a reduced sidewall height while keeping the correct tire outer diameter. The reduced sidewall results in improved steering consistency through the corners while maintaining forward traction. Racers no longer need to ‘true’ the foam tire down to an incorrect outer diameter just to achieve less foam on the sidewall. Associated have also released a range of nine new 48-pitch pinion gears from 27T–35T to enlarge your gearing options. More teeth equals more top end speed.

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April 24, 2009

Xceed Carbon rims & Cleaning gum

Xceed have announced the release of some new products including this new Xceed tires on black carbon rims. The rims have been from a strong nylon material that has been mixed with carbon fibres to make it both light and strong. Around 15% heavier that Xceed’s lightweight rims but are more stable in high temperatures and of course they look cool. Following on from Xceed’s release of their cleaning gum, they have also released smaller pots of the handy cleaning substance which now come in 100 grams.

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April 22, 2009

Hot Bodies Megabite Pinks & T-Dish Wheels

Hot Bodies have released their Megabite mini-pin tires in a pink compound which are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay, light dust conditions, and regular clay. With hundreds of short square pins arranged around the carcass providing fantastic traction on the corners and a central double-row of extra-wide treads giving you excellent acceleration and stopping power. The pink compound is their new extra soft compound for extra grip in low traction environments. HB’s new T-Dish yellow wheels utilize the maximum diameter allowed under the current rules and regulations. This makes for quicker response from the tires due to less sidewall flex. Their specially formulated plastic offers the perfect balance between rigidity and pliability, giving them impact resistance and flexion in the jumps and bumps yet maintain rigidity in the corners.

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April 16, 2009

Speed World Sorex Pre mounts

Having been the USA importer of the Sorex racing rubber tires since 2000, Billy Bowerman and SpeedWorld Raceway will be launching their first ever pre-mounted rubber racing tire. Together with JACO Racing they believe they will be offering one of the best combination of racing rubber tire pre-mounts available. The pre-mounts will come in 24R, 28R, 32R and 36R Sorex tires, mounted on the latest JACO Prism wheel together with one of the best designed inserts made today, and glued by JACO Racing. SpeedWorld has been testing different combinations for years at SpeedWorld Raceway in California and this combination has proven to be extremely fast for many runs and proven to last. Available from the middle of April, just in time for the asphalt racing to start.

Source: SpeedWorld [speedworldraceway.com]

April 16, 2009

Pro-Line Caliber & Suburb tires

New from Pro-Line are the Caliber 1/8th scale buggy tire and the Suburbs for 1/10th scale trucks. The Caliber’s step-pin technology collides with small pin technology to bring you a tire tread that is versatile and long-lasting. The small top pin is good for light to heavy loose dirt, while the base pin works great on hard-packed/blue-groove surfaces. Available in XTR, M2 and M3 compounds. The Suburbs are now available for 1/10 truck owners in M3 and new MX compounds and feature an inner and outer radius rib tread for increased corner holding and predictable side-bite. The internal carcass webbing resist tire expansion under acceleration and deceleration, while the internal sidewall ribbing maintains sidewall structure in extreme traction conditions for greater corner control. Tread height is predictable, aggressive, and long-lasting for use on a variety of blue-groove, and surfaces where you would typically run soft compound tires.

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April 15, 2009

KM Racing Gas Foam tires

KM Racing have released their own line of racing foam tires for both 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale 200mm. Coming pre mounted on durable white rims, the 1/8th scale wheels use a 6 spoke design similar to the Kyosho wheels, while the 1/10th rims use a 12 spoke lightweight design. Made using high quality Italian foam, they are available in the usual range of shores.

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