February 12, 2021

JConcepts Mini-T 2.0 Carver & Sprinter tires

JConcepts introduce a number of new items for the Losi Mini-T 2.0 & Mini-B starting with their new Carver front tire. Perfect for a variety of track surfaces. The sharp angular and directional ribs provide the ultimate in control and direction on the most common dry and wet condition surfaces. The compact tire body combined with the JConcepts firm foam inserts allow for precise steering input and response for the most consistent laps times available. Available unmounted and pre-mounted they come in ‘sticky green’ dirt compound and ‘pink’ carpet compound.

View details on the new Sprinter tires & mono wheels here

February 5, 2021

JConcepts Mambos Drag racing rear tire

Mambos by JConcepts is the latest wide-body tire built specifically for RC Drag Racing. At the heart of this design is the 2.2 x 3.0” configuration but stretched out to create a larger contact patch. Forward traction is the name of the game and the goal of the larger area, in theory, gives a racer a slight advantage in the ‘hook and go’ department. One of the tricky aspects to drag racing rear tires is tire expansion and controlling this aspect of power and acceleration. The JConcepts design team thickened the entire carcass, added new inner sidewall ribbing on the inside and outside and then an industry first waffle inner weight reduction pattern. The waffle pattern accomplishes 2 things, weight reduction and provides some resistance to expansion to split some difference between a heavily restricted belted tire and a tire with no inner structure. Another exciting feature designed into the sidewall is the ability to add a beadlock style wheel such as the new Starfish wide beadlock wheel. The rear tire has an inspired look with a wide-body footprint so the driver can feel the straight-line forward stability with very light rolling resistance.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 2, 2021

AKA 1:10 Slicks 2.2 tires

AKA have announced the release of their new 1:10 Slicks 2.2 which utilise the popular 2.2 mounting bead for increased performance and consistency. The Slicks 2.2 expand on what was learned with the popular Scribble 2.2 to create a consistent, long lasting, slick tire with minimal ‘break-in’ necessary. An improved carcass design creates the proper amount of elasticity to get the power effectively to the ground, without ’snap’, from the first battery pack to the 20th. The 2wd and 4wd fronts make use of the new and popular V2 front foams which allow for a wider footprint and a smoother less twitchy steering feel.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

January 26, 2021

HotRace 1/8 Buggy white compound

HotRace Tyres have announced that they have introduced a new white compound in their most popular 1\8 buggy tire lines. Intending to improve current compounds on clay track conditions, the reality was that this new compound worked really good not only in clay track conditions but also in other conditions too. Testing over the lasts 5 months, all over the world, they have found it to work good on oiled track, clay track, indoor track, wet track and astroturf track and especially between 0 to 15 degrees. The new white compound will only be available for now for Bangkok V2 and Amazzonia.

Source: HotRace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 5, 2021

JConcepts 2.2″ Stadium Truck Sprinter

The Sprinter tire from JConcepts is now available in a 2.2″ Stadium truck variant. Featuring square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tire the company started with a new tread and focused on durability and performance to bring a rear tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. The outer sidewall of the tire has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tire which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 7, 2020

JConcepts Pre-mounted Swagger & Twin Pins tires

Two new items from JConcepts, the Twin Pins 2wd rear pre-mounted tire and the Swagger pre-mounted 2wd front tire, both in pink compound. The Twin Pins feature a dual spike which is connected together to form a mini-mountain like silhouette. The Twins are rotated throughout the design to form a solid, pin rich environment so surface area is maximised. The tire carcass itself has been refined, slammed to low-profile, pre-mounted on #3348W or #3348Y wheels refined for high-speed standards and slimmed out to reduce weight in all possible areas. The centre section of the tire is connected at the base by an ultra-low, winding ‘river walk’ which strengthens pins near the base. The ‘river walk’ can also extend the longevity of the tire once the pins are gone, the ‘walk’ retains some height for emergency long distance main events. The outside of a tire can make or break side-bite, too much pin and the tire can be somewhat tippy, while not enough yields a squirrely vehicle. The very outside of the Twin Pins have legs which extend out to micro pins giving the racer all-important support turning high-speed corners.

View the Swaggers tires here

December 7, 2020

LC Racing 1/14th block pin truggy tires

LC Racing have announced the release of these new pre-glued block pin truggy tires for theirs, and other’s, 1/14th scale vehicles. Featuring a more durable compound than their previous release, they are compatible with standard 12mm hex adaptors found on the EMB-T. Sold pre-glued in pairs on white dish wheels.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]

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