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August 27, 2008

Reckward Tuning Tourex tires update

A few weeks ago we told you about the new line up of Tourex 1/8th scale buggy tires from Reckward Tuning. Our friends at RT were in contact once again to give us further details regarding the different compounds as well as confirming that the tires, along with the foam inserts, will be available in the middle of next month, while the pre glued versions will come on both white & yellow wheels in the middle of October. Available in 4 different patterns, the soft compound is suitable for cold or wet conditions, so perfect for slippery tracks, the medium compound is great for general use, while the hard compound works better with higher outside temperatures and gives better handling over longer runs.

Source: Reckward Tuning [rmv-deutschland.de]

August 25, 2008

Werks Racing new Molded Insert

Werks Racing have announced the release of their new and improved 1/8th scale buggy tire inserts. Keeping the same wide, slightly rounded, profile that works exceptionally well with most of today’s more popular tire designs these new inserts use a new, lighter weight, higher quality material that makes for an even more consistent insert, virtually eliminating any difference in hardness between one to the next. As an added bonus the new material is less prone to disintegrating resulting in a longer wearing insert all at the same price as the old one.

Source: Werks Racing [werksracing.com]

August 18, 2008

LRP VTEC Kamikaze super soft tires

LRP have released the next compound of its Kamikaze 1/8 buggy tires line. The LRP R&D team and team drivers have specially developed a new super soft compound to achieve maximum performance during a qualification run or while racing in cold conditions. Testing has also shown that this tire is the best choice for racing in wet conditions. The VTEC Kamikaze pattern, the new VTEC rubber compound and the molded insert tames any surface the off road scene can offer.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

August 13, 2008

Reckward Tuning Tourex buggy tires

Reckward Tuning from Germany have been in contact to let us know about their new line of 1/8th scale off-road tires, designed by their technical product designer Renato Vita. Set for a September release, these tires will be available in different profiles called X100,X200,X300 and X400 as well as in soft, medium and hard compounds. Available to buy seperately as rubber & insert foam together with special rims, later RT expect to release pre mounted versions as well as truggy tires by the end of the year.

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August 4, 2008

Kyosho Inferno GT KC-Slick Tires

Kyosho have released their latest racing tires for the Inferno GT series. Add performance to your GT by just simply bolting on a set of KC Slicks, which provides more traction and longer tire life compared to the stock tires. Available in three different shore types (40/50/60), now it’s up to you to select your weapon of choice. Go out and attack your local track and leave the competition in the dust.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

July 26, 2008

Matrix sign Chris Tosolini for Worlds

We can exclusively confirm that Top US racing star, and 1:8 scale Worlds finalist, Chris Tosolini has signed to use Matrix tyres at the upcoming 1:10 200mm Nitro World Championships in Portugal. Cristian Boni the owner of Matrix, a young and ambitous Italian brand, gave us the scoop here at the 1:8 Euros in Valencia and told us that the deal will also include Tosolini running their foam range of tyres for the 2009 season in both Gas and Electric racing.

It is understood that rival brand ATS was close to a deal with the 2006 US National Champion for the Worlds but the Kyosho driver is understood to have been influenced by engine sponsor Sirio to run Matrix products thus ending ATS’s plans to recuit the American. The 2008 IFMAR 1:10 200mm World Championships takes place from 11-17 August and Red RC will be present to bring our readers live coverage from the Lisbon event.

July 24, 2008

Losi Thin & Standard Tire glue

Team Losi now offers the first tire glue developed specifically for the latest generation of r/c car tires. Unlike the numerous generic adhesives, Team Losi’s new “Tread Lock” tire glue has been developed to bond the various rubber compounds currently used in R/C car tires. Also, by popular demand, Team Losi has developed a thin formula Tire Glue for use on tires with poor access to the tire bead and where it is necessary to allow the glue to flow into otherwise unreach-able areas.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

July 21, 2008

Team C Tire Gauge and Holder

Team C have announced the release of a number of new handy products for gas on road racers. Starting with this tyre diameter gauge, its a simple no fuss way to measure the diameter of your foam tires with a range from 0-80mm. Also new for easy transport of a full set of 1/8th scale foam tires is this on road tyre holder which can conveniently hold together a pair of rear and a pair of front tires simultaneously.

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