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June 4, 2015

JConcepts Bar Flys 60mm buggy tyres

JConcepts have a new bar-type 1/10th buggy rear tyre available, the Bar Flys. Based off of the successful Bar Code V1 the newly designed tyre offers a reduced overall tread height and a blended tread/carcass section. In-between the slotted bars, tiny Pressure Point size pins were added for increased surface area. The micro-height of the tread transitions out to the all important side-wall area where the team has maintained position of the original “Cactus” feature but have also positioned a new V-joint feature to support the lateral load of high-speed circuits. The Bar Flys are built on the 60mm bead and carcass design making them interchangeable with all 60mm/2.4″ wheel combinations. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tyres includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts. The tyre is available as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant in various compounds.

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May 28, 2015

Matrix 36 shore asphalt touring car tyre

Available now and just in time for the outdoor season is Matrix’ new 36 shore asphalt touring car tyre. Thoroughly developed and tested the tyres offer exceptional grip and durability and they come pre-glued on white disc rims with the wheels being marked for easy identification, making them a perfect hand-out tyre.

Source: Matrix [matrix-tyres.com]

May 26, 2015

Axial Yeti XL & SCX10 option parts

Axial have a range of new parts for the Yeti XL and SCX10 off-road vehicles available. First up is the 3.8 Falken Wildpeak M/T all terrain tyre that will offer tons of traction on many surfaces, even with its rather conservative pattern. It comes as pairs in sticky R35 compound, including foam inserts and the tyre fits the Yeti XL off-road buggy.

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May 21, 2015

Pro-Line Flat Iron XL 2.2″ tyres & new rims

Pro-Line Flat Iron XL 2.2" tyres & new rims

New from Pro-Line comes the Flat Iron XL 2.2″ G8 rock terrain tyre as well as two new 2.2″ bead-loc wheels. Starting with the tyre, it follows the “bigger is better” mantra while still fitting into existing rules. The Flat Iron tread pattern combines scale realism and all out rock climbing performance as the large lug pattern combined with siping allows the tyre to have the perfect amount of flex under throttle acceleration. Included with the pair of tyres come two memory foam inserts.

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May 21, 2015

Pro-Line Electron T 2.2″ truck tyre

Pro-Line Electron T 2.2" truck tyre

Pro-Line’s Electron tyre is now also available in a variant for 1/10th scale racing trucks. The tyre shares close family ties with Pro-Line’s popular Ion tyre with the dirt grabbing centre tread and futuristic styling. The Electron features connected tyre tread technology to improve traction and wear on even the most abrasive of indoor track conditions. The square centre pins laid out between the connected tread provide consistent forward and side bite even when the track gets dusty. The tyre fits most 2.2″ stadium truck rims, it comes including blue closed cell inserts and it is available in the M4 super-soft and MC clay compound.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 21, 2015

Pro-Line Destroyer 2.6″ monster truck tyre

Pro-Line Destroyer 2.6" monster truck tyre

Pro-Line have introduced the Destroyer, an all-new tyre specifically designed for scale solid axle monster trucks. Made from Pro-Line’s M3 race rubber for maximum traction on dirt or carpet and featuring an alternating deep-grooved chevron style tread pattern for incredible forward traction while maintaining a scale appearance the tyre is ideal for a range of applications. The overall size and width of the tyre has been finely tuned to be lightweight and agile, which makes it ideal for racing applications. The tyre includes soft white foam inserts for ultra-plush landings, greatly improving the handling and performance of the vehicle.

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May 16, 2015

AKA Chain Link for Short Course

AKA have announced the release of their Chain Link thread for Short Course. Featuring a bi-level, interlocking tread pattern that creates support for the tire’s carcass and treads, this additional support leads to consistency through corners and provides on-throttle stability. The Chain link has a perfect balance of forward drive and side bite which is ideal for hard packed or blue groove, indoor and outdoor tracks. Available in championship winning Clay, Super Soft, and Soft compound as tires with Red inserts or pre mounted pairs on Cyclone wheels for multiple fitments.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

May 12, 2015

JConcepts Reflex 1/5th scale tyre

Following the introduction of the Chasers large scale off-road tyre, JConcepts now also announce the release of the Reflex tread. The yellow compound tyre has square angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tyre. Typically a stacked tread will wear less and provide more forward bite while the aligned space helps rotation in the turns and gives a snappy release to square up quickly. Easily one of the smaller pin tyres available for 1/5th off-road, the Reflex is a beefed up version of its 1/8th scale sibling scaled up in size to withstand heavy abuse but just nimble enough to offer optimised response. To make them interchangeable, the tyre beads and inner carcass have been designed to use the stock Losi 5ive insert and fit directly to the already established bead-lock wheel. The inner tabs built into the carcass interlock with the Losi bead-lock style wheels for security.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]