JConcepts has always set a new standard in 1/10th tire design and performance with their 1/10th off-road tires, and now, they are even easier to use than ever before with the introduction of pre-mounts. The line-up includes the ROAR National Champion Double Dees and Groovys, Cactus Classic champion Bar Codes and Versatile Goose Bumps and Flip Outs, all in sticky compounds.
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After teasing us at the end of last month, Pro-Line have now released the Gladiator SC 2.2″/3.0″ tires for Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, Blitz and Ultima Front or Rear. The Gladiator tread is an icon in the world of RC because of its unmatched traction and durability on a variety of surfaces. For over a decade, Gladiator tires have been tearing up bash and race spots around the World and now Pro-Line Racing is bringing the Gladiator tread to your Short Course Truck. The Gladiator tires are designed to give your short course truck optimal traction on any surface, while also giving you the durability that you are searching for. Available in M2 (Medium) and M3 (Soft) compounds.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Sweep Racing have released these closed cell truggy inserts. Based on the original industry standard closed cell foam insert, but the new grooved insert is designed to take advantage of the radial ribs inside the carcass of the Exagon tires. Perfectly balanced, they are 100% water safe, reusable, extremely durable and light weight at only 36 grams.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Following many tests and trials, GRP have launched their new M04 Grip tire for 1/8th buggies. The tire features a special design pin to guarantee high grip also under dirty and dusty conditions. This design guarantees a long tread life too, also on very high-wear tracks, keeping a high-level and steady grip. A very rounded profile makes it a very smooth and fast tire, but very easy to drive, while the internal carcass ribbing reduces tire expansion at high speed, leading to better stability of the model and driving precision. Available in 3 different compounds X-A-B, with a special orange or black molded insert.
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The classic step pin off road tire tread is recreated by Fastrax for the Short Course class with the release of the ‘BullsEye’. The popular handling and driving characteristics of the step pin tread, coupled with the Fastrax soft compound will make the ‘BullsEye’ a firm favourite in the pit bag, as it can perform on a wide variety of surfaces from dirt, grass and astro turf. Available pre-mounted on one-piece beadloc effect scale Short Course wheels or as a tire and insert only. Both combinations come with Fastrax’s new SC molded foam inserts. Available wheels for direct fit on Team Associated SC10, Traxxas Slash, Slayer, Hong Nor, HoBao Hyper SC, HPI Blitz etc.
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Team Powers have introduced their Pro TC 36R tire designed specifically for electric touring cars on asphalt tracks. Offering a high level of grip, the tire use a long life rubber and comes supplied pre glued on Team Powers white disc wheels.
Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]
Pro-Line have given a sneak peek at their upcoming Gladiator SC tire. The original Gladiator was the first multi-leveled RC tire ever made and has given Pro-Line fans awesome traction for over a decade. This iconic tread pattern will soon be available for your Short Course Truc. Stay tuned for more information.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
An original favorite enters the fray once again; the JConcepts Hit Men are back. Pre-mounted for convenience and at a new low cost for the budget minded racer, the Hit Men are an exceptional multi-purpose tire for 1/8th buggy racing. In a class where variety and new product enters the market continuously, JConcepts reaches into the arsenal and brings the racer a low cost option while not sacrificing performance. The Hit Men incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition and in new condition excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Come mounted on JConcepts white Mono wheels.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
