UFRA have introduced a new packaging for their range of on-road foam tyres. The tube-style containers make for improved protection of the tyres during storage and transportation, ensuring constant quality and preventing the foam from drying out over time.
Source: UFRA [ufra-tyres.ch]
Turkish company MCD Racing have introduced the updated Micro Stud V2 180mm large scale off-road tyres. Building on the proven Micro Stud V2 the updated version, coming as a running change, offers several new features such as inner sidewall reinforcement ribs, a redesigned and reinforced outer tyre bead section as well as inner tread ribs to up the performance of the tyre while adding durability in extreme track conditions. The new features both make for a stronger tyre carcass while also keeping the inner foam from moving with the tyres being in soft and medium compound from now on.
JConcepts have introduced their new range of carpet and astro turf tyres for 1/10th scale buggy applications. First up is the Swaggers 2WD front tyre that features a multitude of heights and angular rips for cornering speed, consistency and straight-line tracking ability. Designed for narrow slim style front wheels, circular-pattern sidewall ribs further support high-grip racing. The tyre is usable without inserts and it comes in the new pink medium soft compound marked with two pink dots.
Pro-Line have introduced the All-Terrain Cooler conversion for wheeled coolers. Conveniently pre-built and easy to install the conversion makes use of a set of Pro-Line 2.8″ Trencher tyres on heavy duty F-11 wheels for a cool look and a more pleasant ride. Included in the set are also an extra-long axle and steel hardware. The F-11 wheels spin on oil-impregnated ball bearings. The conversion will become available very soon.
Coming from T-Works is a titanium-nitride coated tyrer cutter tip. Compatible with most tyre cutters and truers the tip features a special surface treatment, known from hinge pins and shock shafts, that is both hard-wearing and friction reducing. The cutting element comes in a padded box for easy transportation and storage.
Pro-Line have announced the soon release of their new Badlands MX28 2.8″ monster truck tyre as well as two new pre-mounts for SC trucks. Taking the 2.8″ tyre game to the next level, the Badlands MX28 offers a motocross inspired tread and a bigger and bolder knobby tread that matches modern MX tyre design. A true all-terrain tyre, it find traction on any surface but is best suited for loose and loamy dirt, mud or grass. It comes as pairs including foam inserts and the tyre is also available as pre-mounts on black F-11 wheels for a range of Traxxas and Traxxas-compatible vehicles. As for the short course pre-mounts, the Badlands SC and Trencher X SC 2.2″/3.0″ are now available on black Split Six wheels. The pre-mounts come in two variants each for the front of the Traxxas Slash 2WD as well as the rear of the 2WD, the Slash 4×4 and the HPI Blitz.
Coming from Swiss company UFRA is a new line of wet weather foam tyres for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road cars. Pre-mounted and pre-trued for most of today’s nitro on-road cars the tyres are available on white rims only.
Coming from Duratrax are several new tyres and pre-mounts for 1/8th and 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up are the pre-mounted Lockup 1/8th buggy tyres. The proven sport performance tyre is now available on a new black-colour multi-spoke rim that is also up for grabs separately in 4-piece packages. The wheel for 17mm wheel adapters fits pretty much every modern 1/8th off-road buggy and the pre-mounts are available in the popular C2 tyre compound.
