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November 7, 2018

AKA P1 1/8th buggy tyre

AKA have released a first image of their new tyre for 1/8th buggies, the P1. AKA’s latest addition to the lineup slots in between the GridIron and the Impact. The target for the tyre was to achieve longer wear than the GridIron II while keeping a small pin to perform well in the dust. To achieve this the P1 has a more dense tread pattern than the Grid II by using a similar pin size and grouping them closer together. The result is a tyre that has more forward bite and life span than the GridIron II. Sidebite is good and allows the car to rotate well in the turns. The P1 also has a smoother off centre feel than the GridIron. The profile of the carcass is the same as the World Champion Double Down which will keep the car flatter in the turns and keep the transitions left to right smooth. The tyre will hit stores in February 2019.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

November 2, 2018

Roapex Tracker & Morph 1/10th monster truck tyres

HRC Distribution have introduced the new Roapex Tracker and Morph pre-glued tyres for 1/10th monster trucks. Mounted on standard 12mm hex black or chrome-black wheels with either 0 or 1/2” offset, the tyre utilise a high-quality soft compound rubber to provide high traction in any track condition.

View the Morph tyre and the rim variants here

November 2, 2018

Tamiya introduce new T3-01 optionals

Coming soon from Tamiya is a range of new option parts for the popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. First up is a set of hard and soft front springs that help to fine-tune the characteristics of the vehicle. The set includes a pair of soft and hard springs with colour coding as well as 3mm X-rings and a portion of grease. Also new is a set of colour-coded rear springs in soft or hard configuration, again used to fine-tune the trike’s suspension to various track conditions. Last in the line of suspension tuning options is a medium and hard steering spring set that helps to set the steering characteristics. Colour coded for easy identification the set also includes sponge tape. Other new parts include an aluminium swing shaft set for weight-saving and smoother function as well as an aluminium front axle set, again saving weight and making for a more agile handling. Last but not least comes a soft compound front tyre that helps to find grip in lower traction or temperature conditions.

View the other new parts here

October 30, 2018

TPro Raider 1/8th buggy qualifying tyre

TPro have introduced their new Raider 1/8th buggy tyre. A professional qualifying tyre the Raider offers a T-bar centre design and smaller outer square pins, making it suitable for a range of track conditions ranging from wet, over dusty to loose surfaces where the tread will ensure exceptional steering, a fast response and good acceleration. This is further helped by the lightweight rubber. The tyre will be available for the upcoming IFMAR Worlds in Perth, Australia and it will hit stores shortly after.

Source: TPro [tproracing.com]

October 29, 2018

Hot Race Tyres Alaska 1/8th buggy tyre

Coming from Italian company Hot Race Tyres is their new Alaska 1/8th buggy tyre. The tread is made up of bigger inner blocks for traction and exceptional wear while the smaller and densely packed outer pins ensures good rotation in the corner while maintaining a stable overall feeling. A rounder overall appearance compared to the company’s other tyres will make for an easy to drive buggy in all track conditions. The tyre is available in super soft, soft, medium and hard rubber compounds.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

October 25, 2018

Roapex 1/10th short course tyres

HRC Distribution have introduced four new Roapex 1/10th short course pre-mounted tyres. Available soon are the Trigger on-road as well as the Tracker, Rhythm and Morph off-road tyres with the Tracker and Rhythm being multi-purpose block tread an the Morph being a tractor-style tyre. All come on black multi-spoke rims with 12mm hex section.

View the other tyres here

October 23, 2018

Roapex Rhythm & Trigger 1/8th tyres

HRC Distribution have introduced the new Roapex Rhythm 1/8th buggy and Trigger 1/8th GT tyres. Both are moulded from a soft-compound rubber for exceptional traction in average track conditions. The buggy tyre features a multi-purpose knob tread especially for softer tracks while the on-road tyre sports a scale-looking tread. Both tyres are available on black or black-chrome wheels and in sets of two.

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October 19, 2018

Pro-Line Mud-Terrain T/A & Krawler T/A tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are two new 1.9” off-road truck tyres in the form of the Class 1 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 and BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX Red Label Predator rock terrain tyres. Starting with the KM3, it is BFGoodrich’s Off-Road Maximum Traction tyre with aggressive tread lugs that bite into loose or muddy surfaces and climb over slippery rocks. Based on the BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX symmetric tread design, the Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 features deep, self-cleaning independent tread blocks and linear transverse flex zones to provide the grip that you need to get over the toughest obstacles. The tyre is moulded from G8 compound and it fits most 1.9” crawler wheels.

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