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June 12, 2012

HB Gridlock buggy tires

Having shown us the prototype back in January, HB are now releasing the Gridlock 1/8th scale buggy tire. The ideal tyre to bridge the gap between the HB Khaos and Megabite tyres, it features taller blocks than the HB Megabite, allowing the tyre to grip through loose, thick or ‘fluffy’ dirt. The Gridlock is also perfectly suited for tracks that have a clean racing line that is high traction and abrasive, the Megabite could have too much traction and the Gridlock would be great in these conditions. Available in extra soft pink compound for extra grip in low traction environments and soft red compound for racing or low-traction surfaces.

Source: HB [hpieurope.com]

June 8, 2012

Pro-Line 1/10th Bow Fighter sneak peek

Pro-Line are showing off some sneak peeks of their upcoming products. For 1/10th scale electric buggy PL will release their popular Bow-Tie rear and Crime Fighter front tires for this resurgent class. Another product being teased is a new shock shaft which is claiming great things, but we have no further details. More information as we get it.

View the shock shaft here

June 7, 2012

Panaracer GX series slick tire

Japanese company Panaracer have introduced their new PR racing slick GX series tire. Available in five different compounds, 24, 28, 32, 36 plus 28 CP for carpet, it is a long life high traction tire which last almost twice as long as the Xenon tire it replaces. Tested by top drivers around the World, the tire is available unglued but will come pre glued in the future.

Image: Xenon [xenon.ne.jp]

June 5, 2012

VP Pro 1/10th buggy inserts

VP Pro have introduced new 1/10 2wd and 4wd buggy inserts, designed to provide better handling and control of cars through bumps. They are made of a light foam and adopt modern grinding tech. As a result the inserts are durable, do not break up easily and do not bounce or squirm in a crash. The insert features 18 vertical strips to the inner surface, which allows the insert to flex vertically and absorb large impacts to maintain stability.

View the front inserts here

May 31, 2012

Duratrax 1/10 buggy tires

Duratrax introduce their latest line of 1/10 scale off-road tires. With race-proven tread patterns such as Shotgun, Equalizer and Persuader to choose from and C2 soft and C3 super-soft compounds for front and rear wheels, the tires are ideal for many racing condition. All include suitable foam inserts and come as rubber-only or pre-mounted for many Associated, Losi or Kyosho 2WD and 4WD buggies. Also available are lightweight disc wheels in yellow or white colour.

Click here to view some of the other new treads

May 19, 2012

PL Slayer Flo-Tek, Square Fuzzies & 1:5 Blockades

Pro-Line have released the Flo-Tek designed specifically for your Traxxas Slayer Pro. The Flo-Tek was the first SC body specifically designed to minimize the short-course body parachute effect. Featuring futuristic styling coupled with large vent holes that allow air to flow through eliminating aerodynamic drag. The locations and size of the vents were designed to maximize air flow through the body while keeping the aggressive and high-tech look. The all new and improved Square Fuzzie is now available for your SC Truck and features countless square micro-pins laid out in a traction inducing grid pattern that will stick to the track like Velcro. The long center bars provide tons of forward bite and improved wear over the Original and are ideal for any indoor/outdoor hard-packed dirt track where bar-type tires are not getting the job done.

View more information and images here

May 15, 2012

Schumacher low profile slim cut Stagger

Schumacher have a long history of supplying some of the best Off Road tyres and they are now pleased to announce that their new low profile slim cut Stagger is now available. This new version should be used when less bite is needed than a Mini Spike and more bite is needed than a Stagger Rib. It also gives slightly more initial turn in than the standard Slim Cut Stagger, which has a higher profile. Available in the great popular Schumacher compounds, yellow, green and silver.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 4, 2012

Sweep Racing 308 Double Action tires

Sweep Racing’s all new 1/8th scale 308 Double Action carcass has a very unique patter with a pair of flexible spikes facing in opposite directions to grab at anything in any conditions. Thanks to the unique design, the 308 delivers consistent lap times throughout it’s life due to the accurate balance achieved in design and construction quality control. Also the tests, conducted by Renaud Savoya, show that when the top of spikes wears out, the bottom of the step pin making contacts with the surface to keep your machine in touch with the track during long main races with minimal ballooning. Available in four compounds (Silver, Blue, Red & White), before June.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]