New from Rock Crawling specialists RC4wd come these ultra scale high performance off road tires made for short course trucks. These Dirt Digger 2.2 x 3.0″ Off road tires are suitable for the Traxxas Slash & Slayer, HPI Blitz and Associated SC10 and sport a reinforced sidewall. Available in X3 Ultra soft compound they come supplied with suitable foam inserts and are sold in pairs.
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Something we missed earlier in the week, Hot Bodies have released their Megabite, Khaos and Block buggy tires in pre mounted versions. Each thread pattern is available in both red and white compounds, all pre mounted on white dish wheels. To recap, the Megabite tires are fantastic mini-pin tires that are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay (including ‘blue groove’), light dust conditions, and regular clay. Khaos tires have been designed specifically to suit a range of off-road racing conditions, and are perfect for loose dirt, clay, blue groove and damp tracks. Finally, Block tires have been specially designed to work at their best in a variety of off-road racing conditions, including blue-groove dirt, dusty clay, grass and even Astroturf.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
Sweep Racing have introduced their new EXP-30E 1/10th scale rubber tires. Featuring superior traction levels compared to their successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series, they use a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction. The diameter of these new tires is 64.5mm, between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. Supplied in Sweep’s exclusive EXP rubber 30 compound.
Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]
Beginning this month’s tire releases from Pro-Line is their all new 1:8 V2 Evo Buggy Inserts, that claim to be the lightest closed cell foam available on the market. Perfectly balanced, they require no break in period and remain more consistent in size, shape and density than traditional closed cell foam. Also new is the Hole Shot 2.0 2.2″ Off-Road buggy rear tires, that we showed you a sneak peak of during the weekend. Featuring an updated pin design that lasts longer, small, square-lug technology throughout tire, they sport new outer pins which are angled to resist catching ruts. Next up, the Inside Job tire is renowned as a fantastic performer when the track surface is high bite. M3 compound is soft and made more for outdoor track conditions. Today, Pro-Line offers the Inside Job in their ultra-exclusive MC compound for indoor clay tracks. PL are also now offering their Revolver, Caliber and Hole Shot VTR truck tires in sets that contain no inserts, allowing you to choose the insert that suits you best. Finally, to show your allegiance, there is a new line of t-shirts made from Hanes Beefy-T material, all sporting the P-L logo in various cool designs.
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Pro-Line have released a sneak peak of their new 1/10th scale buggy tire. The new Hole Shot 2.0 is the follow up to the company’s successful Hole Shot thread pattern and we can expect to more information on Monday, when the tire will be officially announced.
New advertisers Pro-Line were keen to show off their new action video demonstrating the abilities of their Mohawk SC & Slingshot SC tires. Designed for plowing your way through sand and other loose terrain, they sure seem to handle it well. Check out the video for all the action.
New from Swiss brand Green RC is their Green Grip tire additive. Made using a special racing formula, its long lasting effect works on both foam and rubber tires. This all round traction additive works great on carpet or asphalt tracks and comes supplied in a safe and convenient bottle with a built in applicator for easy application.
Source: Green RC [greenrc.net]
PSM Racing have introduced their professional wheel balancing system. Made from an aluminium base with 4mm thick carbon fibre sides, it is very light, while precision bearings ensure the balancing axle can spin freely. Suitable for use with buggy and truggy tires, it will be available for sale in about 3 weeks.
Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]
