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August 4, 2010

HongNor BT-119 buggy tire & closed cell insert

HongNor have released their new BT-119 buggy tire with closed cell insert. The tire has been made with a special Butyl rubber compound and features a small top pin for light to heavy loose dirt, while the base pin is great on hard-packed surfaces. The Internal carcass ribbing helps reduce tire expansion under acceleration. The included closed cell insert offers low rebound, with no air gaps in between tires. Extremely durable and lightweight, they claim to be perfectly balanced.

Source: HongNor [hongnor.com.tw]

July 25, 2010

RC4WD Dick Cepek Mud Country tire

RC4WD has teamed up with Dick Cepek tires to bring you this all new offroad tire. With this venture sure to bring several new tires to the scale market, the first is a true replica of the real Mud Country tire. As the name suggests this tire has been designed for use in muddy conditions and this tire will not disappoint. Featuring a reinforced sidewall, they are sold in advanced X3 Soft & Sticky compound.

Source: RC4wd [rc4wd.com]

July 21, 2010

Xceed TF-1 & TF-2 tire traction fluid

Xceed have released their tire traction fluid TF-1 and TF-2. Provides additional traction for indoor and outdoor use and for both foam and rubber tires. Suitable for 1/12, 1/10 and 1/10 Pro-10 and WGT as well. The TF-1 is used when there is medium to high traction, while TF-2 is used mainly on finals days, when tracking is getting almost too high, and TF-2 will help avoid traction-rolling.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

July 21, 2010

Pro-Line SX10 Pl-C Floor plan, Interior & TSL SX Super Swamper

New for the Axial SX10 from Pro-Line is this PL-C Floor plan. Seeing daylight through your rigs fenders is definitely not scale or cool. So, if your looking to blow your buddy’s mind at the next crawler gathering then get some fender wells instaled with Pro-Line’s PL-C floor pan. Designed to fit the the Axial SCX10 11.4″ wheel base chassis like a glove, the Pro-Line PL-C floor pan boasts realistic fender wells, rocker panels and even radiator and gas tank detail. Maintaining the realistic looks look no further than Pro-Line’s PL-C interior. Designed as an accessory for Pro-Line’s PL-C body, the PL-C Interior will fit many 1:10 bodies with minimal effort. Boasting plenty of details such as dash, seat, and steering wheel that will make your scale rig come to life. Under official license from Interco Tire Corporation, Pro-Line have released the 1.9” TSL SX Super Swamper in the legendary G8 compound. With almost scale not being acceptable and access to Intercos design data, Pro-Line’s engineering staff have been able to reproduce the Super Swamper in a scale configuration matched by none.

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July 20, 2010

AKA Cityblock & Gridiron tires & Cyclone SC wheels

AKA have announced the release of the Cityblock SC and Gridiron SC tires designed specifically for the 1/10 short course trucks. Made to fit the stock wheels from all the popular short course trucks, they feature a 2.2”/3” bead design and an inner carcass design made to perfectly fit the industry standard AKA closed cell foams. The result is a much more controlled outer sidewall for more consistent handling and tread wear. The Cityblock pattern is their best selling tread pattern and will be the most versatile SC tire available, while the Gridiron is suited to high bite blue grooved tracks with little dust where a short pin is a must to keep the truck consistent. AKA have also released the Cyclone SC wheel that fit all standard 2.2″/3″ short course tires and are compatible with Associated, HPI, Jammin, Kyosho and Traxxas trucks. All wheels are made from the same proprietary nylon blend as the the 1:8 AKA wheels and will be released in black and come two to a bag. Expect September releases for all products.

View the Cyclone SC wheels here

July 19, 2010

Sweep Racing EXP tire glue

Sweep Racing have released new EXP tire glue, which uses the same glue material as their popular Strong tire glue, but it now comes with two stainless extension nozzles and silicone tubes which hold the nozzles tight. This makes the tire gluing job super easy, reducing any mistake such as dropping glue on the tires surface. Extra nozzles and silicone tubes are also available in sets of 5.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

July 8, 2010

SRC complete tire line

SRC in Italy have introduced their complete new line of foam tires. The on road range of tire includes, 1/8th scale, 1/10th 200mm and 1/10th scale 220mm verions. The wheels come various different versions to suit different drivers and conditions including nylon, carbon and lightweight versions. SRC tires impressed at the recent 1/10th and 1/8th European B Championships with Guido Barbera setting the best final laptime in Lostallo, while their tires also made the final in the 1/8th scale in Monaco.

Source: SRC [srcspecialparts.com]

July 8, 2010

Sweep Racing GT tires

Sweep Racing have announced the latest item release in their growing product line, GT tires for very popular 1/8th scale GT class. Made from world renowned EXP Rubber technology, the first one is their own tread tires which contains unique cavity middle tread design, which last longer than the conventional bar type treads while giving drivers maximum grip from every skid angle. The second set to come out will be their slick tire for prepped tracks, and is perfectly shaped for maximum forward bite as well as maximum cornering speed. Keep and eye out for more compounds and spoke wheels coming soon. Both types will also be available pre glued with inserts. Due late July 2010.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]