November 5, 2019

JConcepts Landmines 1.9” performance scaler tyre

Coming from JConcepts is their all-new Landmines 1.9” performance scaler tyre. The tyre, developed over a 2-year period of testing, tuning and analysis have reached the summit and now available to the crawling enthusiast. The design starts with a robust carcass carefully shaped and sized for a multitude of conditions and capable of completing those difficult courses while being down-to-earth enough to carry a scale appearance. The team spent considerable time with the split-block centre design which has been sliced, stepped and recessed for flexibility and contortion over sharp, loose and polished surfaces. The Landmines have alternating solid and cavity pads which is ideal for transitioning from smooth dirt or pavement into dirt, mud and rocky terrain. Moving toward the edges of the carcass, the scaling tyre has horizontal grippy pads with edge and channels to provide additional forward climbing bite. Down within the tread, a lightning pattern, knob plots and connector bars pull the design together to work together at shallow and deep sinking positions. Once power is applied to the vehicle, the tread spacing opens which allows for deep digging, making it a great working tyre in dirt and muddy conditions. As the tread rolls down the sidewall, a whole new course of tread and side-lugging is applied. A grippy radial ring provides a consistent rubber contact patch in pinched conditions while in the vertical plane, new traction bars alternate between angular and island mapping for squeeze grip. The flexibility of the green compound combined with the lug arrangement gives the tire a grippy feel but still maintains that all important scale and performance look. The overall height provides plenty of ground clearance for an abundance of terrain and bossed side-wall logos read with beauty and balance. The tyres include a soft open cell foam insert capable of standing up to the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


November 5, 2019

Raw Speed Assassin 1/8th buggy tyre

Available now from Raw Speed is their all-new Assassin 1/8th buggy tyre. Of a medium pin size design, the tyre utilise a new generation carcass that provides a smoother, more balanced feel on the track while also generating more consistent cornering over a longer time. The medium pin design will make for exceptional traction in a variety of conditions and the tyre is available in soft yellow, super soft green and soft double yellow long wear compounds and including closed cell inserts.

Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]


November 3, 2019

Contact introduce updated A foam 1/12th scale tyres

Contact’s popular “A” foam LMP12 tyres are now available on highest performance black wheels. The A foam is Contact’s most durable, affordable tyre. Perfect for racers that want to go many runs without taking the wheels off the car during weekly club racing. The wear rate of this foam is the lowest in the range, even lower than seen with “T” foam. It rarely offers the overall performance of the others, however in lower traction conditions; occasionally it is a match for the more expensive options. Suggested for use on Primafelt or CRC Black carpet, or when oily additive is in use. The front tyres are available in Double Pink 35 shore, Magenta 32 shore, and Pink 30 shore hardnesses while the rear range includes Magenta 32 shore, Pink 30 shore and Soft Pink 28 shore variants.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


November 2, 2019

Xpress GT Competition pre-glued wheel sets

Xpress have introduced their new GT Competition pre-glued wheel sets featuring 36X or 40X tyres and white multi-spoke rims. The wheels use standard 12mm wheel hexes and 0mm offset, making them suitable for nearly all 1/10th on-road touring car chassis with the multi-spoke rim design enhancing the overall looks especially in GT and FWD classes while the 36X and 40X rubber tyres ensure exceptional traction, making the pre-glued wheels a good hand-out or control tyre.

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October 31, 2019

JConcepts Fling King SCT tractor tyres

JConcepts have introduced their new Fling King SCT tractor tyres that are specifically designed to throw mud, dirt, gravel and grass just like the real thing. The giant-sized tyres are tall enough to dance through the deepest RC loam, however, its the tall lugs that separate them from the rest. Full-scale tyres like these are hand-cut to produce the most wicked looking tyres on the block. The JConcepts tyres are uniquely built to replicate a hand-cut set, however, deep tread remains to do the “mega” land damage the drivers and enthusiasts crave. One of the details about the SCT Fling Kings, they are designed for 3.0 x 2.2” standard SCT wheels, making them even more appealing. No details were spared on these mud runners, the V-type tread is replicated to a T and the top of the tread carries a slight recess adding a little touch of depth to the appearance. Off to the side, the tire lettering hits hard with retro style JConcepts lettering and Fling King logo. The super soft “green” compound which is recommended for dirt, grass and asphalt feels noticeably sticky and has expanding characteristics during flat out high-speed runs. The tyres include the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts and they mount directly to Hustle, Hazard and Rulux 3.0 x 2.2” wheels which feature 12mm hex mounting capability for a vast assortment of SCT trucks on the market.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


October 27, 2019

Ulti Invincible RS270 1/12th scale tyres

Coming from Ulti are their new Invincible RS270 high-grade 1/12th scale tyres. Developed for all racing conditions that normally use “X” compound tyres, the new foam compound offers exceptional side bite, without disrupting balance in high-grip conditions. The tyre are available pre-mounted on black multi-spoke rims and in different hardnesses. The RS270 compound can also be used in combination with Ulti’s R277 rubber for even greater tyre choices.

Source: Nuclear [nuclear.ne.jp]


October 22, 2019

Pro-Line Grunt 1.9” G8 rock terrain truck tyres

Pro-Line have introduced their new Grunt 1.9” G8 rock terrain truck tyres. Designed for military crawlers the tyre has been designed from the ground up to give military builds the scale looks and performance that you need to outmaneuver the enemy. Coming in at 4.4” tall by 1.4” wide the Grunt 1.9” is the perfect size for single or dually military tyre applications. The tread features alternating rows of three tread blocks that will charge through trenches and take no prisoners. The stepped sidewall not only looks scale but also adds protection from sharp jagged rocks. The Grunt 1.9” tyres are made from Pro-Line’s G8 rock crawling compound and they come in pairs including foam inserts.

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October 22, 2019

Pro-Line Reaction HP SC 2.2”/3.0” belted drag racing tyre

Made for the popular no-prep drag racing are Pro-Line’s new Reaction HP SC 2.2”/3.0” belted tyres. Featuring an inner belt reinforcement the tyres will not balloon or expand during use, which will give drivers maximum control to put the power down. They are made of Pro-Line’s popular soft S3 compound for lots of grip and they come including foam inserts and are usable with standard 2.2”/3.0” short course truck wheels. Designed for drag racing they however have a 90 mph or about 7,000RPM speed limit to ensure the inner belt will not become damaged due to excessive speeds.

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