Losi Buggy tires now available in Green
Losi have announced that their lineup of 1/8th buggy tures are now available in Green compound. This new compound is the softest available from Losi and provides provides increased traction and consistency. Very comparable with some of the top-tire compounds available, it should be used when maximum grip is required. Green works best in cool/damp conditions, but is versatile enough to work well in dusty conditions too. The specially designed inserts are lightweight, provide a consistent firmness and have a better balance.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sweep Racing Tire Formula X1
Sweep Racing have developed this new Tire Formula X1, which is a tire cleaner for on road rubber tires. Sold in this 40ml bottle, this low odour substance can also be used as a traction compound for high bite indoor asphalt tracks.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Hudy 1/12 & 1/10 Pan car Wheel adapter
New for their line of tire truers, Hudy have released this precision center-balanced wheel adapter for 1/10 & 1/12 on-road pan car wheels. Featuring a special clamp-on, wobble-free design, its hard-anodized surface allows for extra long lifespan. Includes locking nut.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sweep Racing Strong tire glue type A
Sweep Racing have introduced this specifically developed ‘strong tire glue type A’. As well as a catchy name, it features a thin viscosity, staying liquid for about 5-7 seconds before drying, when it will permanently bond your tires and wheels with little or no clean up needed after.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tourex X-500 buggy tires
Tourex have proved that they are serious about next weeks European Championships in Austria with the development of their new X-500 tire. Designed using the experience gained at the Warm up race held on the track back in April, the German company have created this new pattern that sports a narrow and shallow profile and are great for hard and fast dirt tracks. We will find out next week if they work as expected.
Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Pro-Line Caliber pre-mounted
Pro-Line releases the all-new Caliber pre-mounted on Velocity V2 wheels. The new larger diameter and larger width wheels give your car the maximum traction and stability, while the Caliber’s step-pin technology collides with small pin technology to bring you a tire tread that is versatile and long-lasting. The small top pin is good for light to heavy loose dirt, while the base pin works great on hard-packed/blue-groove surfaces. Available in M2 and M3 compounds on either white or yellow wheels.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Thursday, July 2, 2009
P1 Brand 1/12th scale Tire Tube
P1 Brand have released their Tire Tube designed specifically for 1/12th scale foam tires. Just like it’s larger 1/10th scale counterpart, this new version is a compact, airtight and reusable storage container that holds a complete set of 1/12th scale foam tires. Alternately, it can also accommodate up to three pairs of 12th scale front tires or two pairs of 12th scale rear tires, up to 50mm (1.97″) in diameter. Constructed of clear, impact-resistant plastic, making it simple to identify it’s contents, the tube’s removable lid and fixed base are made of flexible, black plastic and wipe clean easily. Each Tire Tube also features a laminated yellow lid label that allows the user to repeatably record data with a dry erase style pen. Available as single units and sets of six or twelve.
Source: P1 Brand [p1brand.com]
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Racing Experience Euro Fuel & Sharp Edge tires
Racing Experience in France have released 2 new items for gas racers, the first being the announcement of their new racing fuel Hot Fire Euro, which complies with the off road rules running in some European countries where where 25% is the maximum nitro content allowed. The new lubricant package and the lower nitro gives smoother acceleration which increases drivability and reduces tire spinning which in turn improves the fuel mileage. Also new from RE are these Sharp Edge front tires that offer high grip and good steering response and have a unique construction which uses only one strip of foam that offers at least the same grip as a 37 shore but with the tire wear of a 42 shore. Made of high quality Japanese foam they come pre mounted on Kronos Titanium rims.
Click here to see the Sharp Edge tire
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
