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March 23, 2018

JConcepts Kosmos 1/8th buggy tyre

JConcepts have introduced the Kosmos 1/8th buggy tyre for dry, rutted and dusty Euro-style tracks. Developed with input of IFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk the JC design team took to a rectangular based pin which has the forward bite muscle to boost a 1/8th buggy. The staggered rows create a unique zig/zag affect at certain views giving it a 3D mind puzzle affect. In fact, the design is four rows deep of off-set and staggered sections when compared to some traditional tyres which rely on two. The tread also has connected several sections of pins with a V-feature to strengthen the base to make super soft compounds manageable even in high-speed conditions. The outer rows of pins have been clipped and held back for maximum cornering consistency on bumpy and chunky conditions. The inside of the carcass boasts the standard three radial ribs that help minimise tyre expansion under hard acceleration and cushions hard impacts. The tyre includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts and it comes in a variety of compounds including blue, green, black, R2, O2 and Y2.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 23, 2018

Pro-Line introduce new 1.9” trail truck pre-mounts

Coming from Pro-Line are new pre-mounted tyres for 1.9” trail rigs. Available soon are the Hyrax 1.9” and Interco Bogger 1.9” tyre on Impulse black plastic internal bead-loc wheels. Designed from the ground up for maximum grip on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax tyre is ready for anything your Scale Adventure might throw at you. The Hyrax features an aggressive and open tread pattern with each tread block containing multiple Sipes for incredible tread flex. The highly detailed connected tread on the sidewall of the Hyrax extends out for exceptional side-hilling performance. The tyre also features futuristic stepped tread blocks that create even more forward gripping edges that dig into slick rocks. The officially licensed Interco Bogger tyres feature a directional tread pattern with the patented Interco TSL (three stage lug) design just like the full-size tyres. The tyres are aggressive in stock form and are also extremely versatile and easily modified for even more mud flinging performance. Both are a direct fit for most 1.9” crawler and trail trucks and they come in G8 crawler compound.

View the Interco Bogger tyre here

March 22, 2018

Pro-Line Slide Job 2.2” dirt oval tyres

Following a first teaser image Pro-Line have officially introduced their new Slide Job 2.2” dirt oval off-road tyre. The tread pattern was inspired by the tyres found in full-size dirt oval racing so drivers can have realistic style and performance on their sprint cars or any 2.2” buggy tyre application. The Slide Job tyre features rounded side tread for consistent slide action that will not catch ruts and flip the car when it is thrown up into the corner. The multi-block tread pattern also creates great forward grip combined with long lasting and consistent performance and the tyre is available as front or rear variant in soft M3 compound, suitable for standard 2.2″ buggy wheels, and including blue closed cell inserts.

View more images here

March 21, 2018

Pro-Line tease Slidejob 2.2” dirt oval tyre

Pro-Line Racing have released a first image of their forthcoming Slidejob 2.2” dirt oval tyre. It was specially developed for demanding dirt oval racing, comes as narrow front and wide her variant and will fit most 2.2” buggy wheels. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

March 14, 2018

6mik Axium 4WD 1/10th buggy front tyre

6mik have introduced their new Axium 4WD 1/10th buggy front tyre for artificial surfaces such as carpet and astroturf. The tyre uses the company’s Optimized Control Concept design with softer inner and harder outer carcass for improved steering precision in both low and high bite track conditions, depending on the mounting direction of the tyre. The tread makes use of rounded outer pins for great balance between steering aggressiveness and bite while the inner blocks ensure good traction. The tyre will become available in green soft and blue medium compound.

Source: 6mik [6mik-racing.com]

March 12, 2018

JConcepts Satellite tire mounting rubber bands in red

JConcepts have introduced a new take on a classic product, the Satellite tire mounting rubber bands are now available in red. A uniquely molded design, specifically developed for tire mounting, the rubber band is produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tires. Finely detailed array of handles are designed to ergonomically conform to your fingers so the user can deftly adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tire to apply the pressure where it is needed. Includes 4 bands per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 7, 2018

TPro Cougar 1/8th buggy tyre

MW RC Cars have introduced the TPro Cougar tyre for 1/8th off-road buggies. The tread sports medium-size square pins that greatly improve wear characteristics and make the tyre ideal for both high grip and dusty track conditions while smaller outer pins ensure swift steering response. The updated carcass also features outer X-shaped portions for optimised car control. The tyre is meant to excel on a variety of tracks that require grip and acceleration and it is available in pairs now.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

March 2, 2018

HB Racing Gridlock V2 1/8th buggy tyre

Following the introduction of HB Racing’s new 1/8th buggy pre-mounts comes a new tyre, the Gridlock V2. Based on the original Gridlock tread, the V2 design features staggered blocks for more lateral grip compared to the original tyre. New sidewall blocks help on bumpy tracks and make the Gridlock V2 easier to drive and not as edgy for the driver. The V2 is a durable design with longer life than HB Megabite tyre and it is mounted on HB Racing’s version 2 dish wheels, available in yellow and white, that are 20 percent lighter than the original version. The pre-mounts are built using black closed cell inserts and they are available in Pink super soft, Red soft and White medium compound.

View a detail image of the tread here