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February 23, 2019

Pro-Line 2.8”LP stadium truck tyres

Coming for trucks such as the Traxxas Rustler 2WD or 4×4 are three new specialised 2.8” tyres from Pro-Line. Starting with the Trencher LP 2.8” all-terrain tyre, the tread is ideal when running in loose or hard-packed dirt, sand, snow, street or gravel conditions. The Trencher LP 2.8” is a direct replacement tyre and will fit on any 2.8” wheels including all of Pro-Line’s 2.8” wheel options. The Trencher tread was designed to have ultimate traction combined with long-lasting durability. Each tyre lug is shaped to dig into whatever surface modellers are running on and is ultra-thick so that it is extremely durable. Next up is the Sand Paw LP 2.8” tyre. There is nothing like the rush of ripping through the sand dunes or shredding the fresh powdery snow with a high-powered truck. Usual tyres will just slip around in the sand and snow, but the Sand Paw LP tyre will grip, rip and roost. The 2.8” tyre will fit most 2.8” wheels. Last but not least comes the Street Fighter LP 2.8” tyre that has the perfect balance of G force enhancement and style that will keep the truck turning heads. The Street Fighter LP 2.8” is a direct replacement tyre and will fit on any 2.8” wheels including all of Pro-Line’s 2.8” wheel options.

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February 23, 2019

Pro-Line Slide Lock MC 1/8th buggy tyre

Coming from Pro-Line is the Slide Lock 1/8th buggy tyre in MC clay compound. The Slide Lock is a unique tyre design from Pro-Line that is made specifically for smooth, low grip tracks. It features a pattern of small, tightly packed hexagon and triangle shaped pins so drivers can lay down as much rubber as possible. The tread on the tyre is laid out wider across the carcass for a flatter profile overall compared to other Pro-Line 1/8 race tyres. Each hexagon pin has a deep sipe down the middle of the tread for added flex and grip on even the slickest of surfaces. The built-in tread flex means drivers can run harder compounds for longer wear and still have good traction when they need it. The large and stiff side pins reach far down the sidewall to reduce edginess as much as possible. The tyre comes including blue closed cell inserts and in the proven MC clay compound.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

February 18, 2019

Sweep GTR-2 Pro-Compounds 1/8th GT tyre

Coming from Sweep Racing is their new GTR-2 Pro-Compounds tyre for 1/8th GT racing. The smaller outer diameter and rounder shape provided faster initial cornering speeds with the new Pro-Compound rubber ensuring faster lap times and higher durability. The multi-spoke Evo-16 rim, coming in black or white colour, ensures the tyres excel in a variety of conditions and the tyres are available in 40, 45, 50 and 55 shore hardness with the GTR2-45EW16P being the official control tyre for the ANC GT class this year.

View the white rim variant here

February 13, 2019

Shepherd introduce 2019 1/8th & 1/10th foam tyres

Shepherd have introduced their updated range of foam tyres for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road cars, featuring new rim designs. Starting with the 1/8th tyres, the pre-trued foam tyres come mounted on redesigned multi-spoke rims for increased strength and durability with the tyres offering overall improved trueness, handling and wear. As for the new 1/10th wheels, the rims used offer very moderate flex for increased traction while the inner portion allows for greater clearance with suspension components. Both rims will be used for the mandatory race tyres at the EFRA GP Türkheim as well as at the 1/10th scale European Championships at the same place.

View the 200mm wheels here

February 6, 2019

JConcepts introduce new solid axle MT tyres

Coming from JConcepts are the Golden Years and JConcepts Tire, two new thread for solid axle monster trucks. Starting with the Golden Years tyres, the full-cleat tyre just looks so vintage, and JConcepts explored new heights and lug creation techniques to ensure the new tyre had the depth of a champion. The chevron pattern might look run of the mill, however, a lot of work has been placed into the tyre to allow the trucks to grip surfaces ranging from carpet, Astroturf and, of course, dirt. The size of the tyre has been altered to have a 1/10th scale large appearance that make vintage monsters, monsters. The round profile is there too, with included foam inserts and the design built into the carcass, the truck can have the bubbly look of the 1980’s. Sidewall lettering is very detailed on the Golden Years, allowing drivers to travel back in time, shine them up and display for the fans. The Golden Years are available in soft, blue compound and indoor racing, gold compound. The items are supplied with open cell, large profile inserts to cushion those hard landings and fill-up the carcass.

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January 23, 2019

Badlands MX28 & Trencher 2.8” Raid wheel pre-mounts

Coming from Pro-Line are the Badlands MX28 and Trencher 2.8” all-terrain tyres mounted on the new Raid 2.8” removable hex wheels. The tyres offer exceptional traction and side bite in a variety of surface conditions while the new 2.8” Raid wheels feature a removable hex section that allows to easily adapt the wheel offset as well as switching between 12mm and 17mm wheel hexes. The pre-mounts are usable for monster trucks such as the Traxxas Stampede and Rustler as well as many other trucks that use their wheel dimensions.

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January 22, 2019

Pro-Line Badlands MX SC 2.2”/3.0” tyre

Coming from Pro-Line are the Badlands MX SC 2.2”/3.0” tyres in M2 compound. The Badlands MX SC tyre uses the latest in motocross tread technology with huge, long-lasting lugs giving it the style and performance that have won over bashers across the globe. The oversized grass and dirt shredding lugs offer the ultimate in performance under all-terrain type conditions. Compared to the previous Pro-Line Badlands tyres, drivers can expect even better traction, improved wear resistance and enhanced style. Made from Pro-Line’s soft yet durable M2 compound, the Badlands tyre is poised for battle and ready to take Short Course Trucks to the next level of bashing heaven.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 9, 2019

PHub Magic Grip on-road traction compound

Coming from PHub is their new “pink” Magic Grip traction compound for on-road rubber tyres. Tested by top-level drivers like Ronald Völker, David Ronnefalk and Viljami Kutvonen the tyre sauce will offer the highest possible traction without having to fear traction rolling. It is usable on a wide range of track conditions, ranging from low to high grip with the overall amount of grip available being adjusted by the application time before run. Applied ten minutes before a run the traction compound is is ideal for high-grip tracks while extending the application time to 20 minutes will make it suitable for low grip tracks. The tyre sauce comes in handy 60ml bottles and it is available from this weekend’s DHI Cup in Denmark.

Source: Ryeskov Racing [ryeskovracing.dk]