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July 24, 2013

Team Muso Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan touring car tyres

Team Muso introduce their new line of electric touring car rubber tyres. Named Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan, after the quote of an ancient Asian military general, and meaning wind, forest, fire and mountain the tyres are available in four different compounds with Fu being the softest variant compatible to conventional 22 to 28 shore tyres followed by Rin (26-32 shore), Ka (30-36 shore) and Zan (34-40 shore). They are made in Japan, offer good grip, long life and are ideal for competition and fun driving alike.

Source: Team Muso [team-muso.com]

July 24, 2013

Pro-Line announce updated 10th buggy & MT tyres

Pro-Line announce the release of updated tyres for 1/10th scale off-road vehicles as well as a redesigned Traxxas style monster truck tyre. Starting with the 1/10th tyres, available soon are the Suburbs 2.0 SC truck and Suburbs T 2.2 stadium truck tyre in medium X2 compound ideal for high traction indoor and outdoor clay tracks. The SC variant includes closed cell inserts while the stadium truck tyre comes with standard foam inserts. Also new are pre-mounted Hole Shot 2.0 M3 compound buggy tyres that come glued to PL’s Velocity wheel. They are compatible to 12mm hex converted Associated B4/B44, TLR 22 or Kyosho RB6 buggies and come with yellow or white rims. Last but not least is the Big Joe II 3.8″ Traxxas bead style monster truck tyre that features an improved styling and performance over the original. It sports an aggressive tread design and a lower weight for faster acceleration and better drivability while being capable of tackling any surface from asphalt to deepest dirt.

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July 23, 2013

JConcepts Metrix 8th buggy tyre

JConcepts introduce the Metrix 1/8th buggy tyre that deputed during the 2012 IFMAR World Championships and won the 2013 Dirt Nitro Challenge. Utilising a stacked centre tread, with aspects carried over from the Crossbow tyre the Metrix is designed to give great forward bite on dusty and loose conditions while the directional outer lugs smoothly transition over rough terrain for an easy to drive feeling. The staggered and directional Bar Code inspired sidewall treatment offers a less agressive initial steering response but a balanced feel for more driver confidence on rutted, bumpy and wavy deteriorating track sections. Available in medium yellow, medium soft red, soft blue, super soft green and mega soft black compounds and including lightweight and durable profiled closed cell inserts. Also available are pre-mounted green compound tyres.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 22, 2013

Sweep Cubix 1/8th buggy tyre – details

Following a first teaser last week Sweep now officially introduce their forthcoming Cubix 1/8th buggy tyre. Designed to combine the best features of the Star Trek and Square Armor tyres the new offering is meant to provide great tread wear and traction. The size of the pins is chosen to cope with the enormous power of today’s .21 engines and brushless motors while the pin flexibility makes the tread ideal for rough surface tracks. The Cubix builds on the same carcass as Sweep’s Micro Contacts and Double Action and the tyre comes in sets of four with various options available.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

July 19, 2013

AKA tyre gluing accessories

AKA announce two new products for the pits, namely tyre mounting bands, and a tyre gluing kit. The bands have been designed to assist in gluing up off-road tyres of all sizes from 1/10th buggy to 1/8th truggy, and everything in between. The gluing kit offers four mounting bands along with a bottle of AKA tyre glue.

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July 19, 2013

Sweep Cubix 1/8th buggy tyre

Sweep Racing introduce the Cubix 1/8th buggy tyre. As the name implies the new offering makes use of medium-size square pins that are of nearly cubic dimensions and also widely spaced. It is understood that the tyre will soon be available in Sweep’s usual line of compounds from medium to ultra soft and as tyre only and or pre-mounted variant.

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July 19, 2013

RB Cyclone 1/8th buggy tyre

RB announce the official release of the new Cyclone 1/8th buggy tyre. It makes use of a flat tread with mainly square blocks giving the tyre lots of grip and stability. Included come new double hardness inserts that sport a softer outer ring to absorb bumps and imperfections of the track while a harder inner foam is giving better support at high speeds and when the going gets tough. The Cyclone already proofed its capabilities by setting the TQ and the fastest lap times in the hands of Davide Ongaro at the European B Championship and it is available pre-mounted or as tyre only in medium, soft and super soft compound.

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July 18, 2013

Tourex 1/10th buggy tyre gluing bands

Tourex 10th tyre gluing bands

Available soon are Tourex’ new tyre gluing bands for 1/10th off-road tyres. They are made from a flexible rubber material and are designed to press the tyre agains the rim while the glue dries in order to achieve perfect bonding between the two. Included in the set are four bands in red colour.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]