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February 28, 2018

Pro-Line 2.8” & 3.8” pre-mounted MT tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are new 2.8” and 3.8” monster truck tyres on stone grey F-11 wheels. The 2.8” range includes the Badlands MX28 and Trencher all-terrain tyres while the larger 3.8” range includes the Badlands MX38 and Trencher X treads. The 2.8” variants come on F-11 wheels that fit trucks such as the Traxxas Jato, Nitro Stampede, Electric Stampede, Stampede 4×4, Rustler and the Pro-Line Pro-MT while the 3.8” premounts utilise 1/2” off-set 17mm F-11 wheels. New to the range is the use of stone grey wheels that add to the already existing black rim pre-mounts.

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February 28, 2018

Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 drift tyres & spool assembly

Traxxas have introduced a new line of drift tyres as well as a spool assembly for the 4-Tec 2.0 on-road car. Starting with the hard-compound plastic tyres, they provide the perfect combination of durability and breakaway potential for any drifting surface. Tough enough for carpet, concrete, or even asphalt, these tyres hold up battle after battle. Precision-glued at the factory, the pre-mounts come in both narrow front and wide rear configurations. Orange, green, or black chrome rim colours help to add a splash of colour or match the body’s design. Also new is the optional differential spool that locks the front or rear axles for predictable breakaway. The set includes all needed parts to replace the standard differential.

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February 28, 2018

Pro-Line Slide Job, Prism & KO2 SC tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are three new 1/10th short course tyres in the form of the Slide Job SC, Prism SC and T/A KO2 tyres. Starting with the Slide Job SC, the tread was specially developed for dirt oval racing and was inspired by the tyres found in full-size motorsport so drivers can have realistic style and performance on their SC Mod. The Slide Job SC features rounded side tread for consistent slide action that will not catch ruts and flip the truck when it is thrown up into the corner. The multi-block tread pattern creates great forward grip combined with long lasting and consistent performance. The 2.2”/3.0” tyre is available in the grippy M2 compound.

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February 27, 2018

TPro Looper & Magic Square 1/8 truggy tyres

Coming soon from TPro are the Looper and Magic Square pre-mounted tyres for 1/8th off-road truggies. Starting with the Looper tread that was first seen on the buggy variant. The tyre will make for swift steering response on a variety of surfaces and track conditions thanks to centre square pins. The tread will excel on both clean and loose tracks while offering exceptional durability.

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February 26, 2018

Beta 2018 1/8th buggy & truck tyre line-up

Nemo Racing have introduced the new Beta 2018 1/8th buggy and truck tyre range. The multiple national championship winning tyres have been refreshed with new foam inserts and updated compounds after extensive testing. Beta have also simplified the range to help racers and shops alike, with just four buggy and two truck patterns – available in one winter, and two summer season compounds. The available treads are V-Max, Freeride, Cubes and Volante for the buggy side of things while the truck-specific tyres are the V-Max and Cubez, both are available in super soft compound only.

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February 15, 2018

HB Racing pre-mounted 1/8th buggy tyres

New from HB Racing are pre-mounted wheels and tyres for 1/8th scale buggies. They are available in six different tread patterns and in the famous HB Pink super soft, Red soft and white medium compounds, allowing racers can choose the right amount of traction for the track surface and temperature. The tyres are mounted on HB Racing V2 wheels in white or yellow, and come with black closed cell inserts as standard equipment. Treads available include the Khaos loose dirt, Megagrid multi-use, Black Jack dusty racing line, Gridlock fluffy dirt, Beams blue groove and Megabite damp surface variants.

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February 8, 2018

Capricorn ONE 1/10th & 1/12th foam tyres

Capricorn have introduced their new ONE foam tyre range for 1/10th and 1/12th pan cars. No detailed information has been given yet but it is understood that beside standard pan car tyres also formula and – in the future – also 1/10th touring car variants will become available.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 5, 2018

TPro Matrix 1/8th buggy tyre

MW RC Cars have introduced the new TPro Matrix tyre for 1/8th buggies. It features a specially designed tread for indoor tracks or outdoor high-traction surfaces and it provides fast steering response thanks to its honeycomb pattern and inside mini square pins. The tyre is meant to excel in both clean wet or dry track conditions while offering exceptional wear characteristics thanks to its long wearing XR compounds. The tyre comes pre-mounted on white wheels or as rubber including inserts and in yellow medium-soft, blue soft, white super-soft or green ultra-soft compound.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]