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September 11, 2020

JConcepts tire break-in drill adaptor kit

One of the most used tools on the 1/10th off-road racing scene, JConcepts presents their new tire break-in device. It’s a pretty simple combination of a standard hex drive shaft for a typical drill but extended and given some lock driven flats, the simple item turns into a very useful tool around the track. An aluminium 12mm and 17mm hex adaptor slides over the shaft to give racers the option of which type of vehicle (1/10th or 1/8th) they are preparing tires for. The flywheel nut features a large diameter for grip and adjustment and the ability to flip directions for deeper dish shaped wheels. It also has stealth black anodising, laser etched JConcepts.net logo, grippy knurling and a lightened design for quick function and easy storage.

View more images of the tool here

September 10, 2020

Sweep Racing EXX-R3 compound tires

Sweep Racing have announced that their all new EXX-R3 compounds are finally available to hit the track. The new compounds provide much faster lap time on multiple track conditions such as low grip asphalt or sugar surface, even pure asphalt surfaces. Consistency has also been improved from first run to the end and the compounds are available with R3 carcass which is rounder than the R2 tire shape. Sweep have tested EXX-R3 compounds since TITC in Thailand and have had very good results even in super hot weather conditions. The EXX-R3 tires comes with EXP-SX thin mould inserts and it’s increased air gaps in order to make high traction on the track. Available in 24, 28, 32, 36 & 40 compounds.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

September 9, 2020

VP-Pro Striker Evo short course tires

VP-Pro have released this 1/10 short course tire to its extensive tire range, called the Striker Evo VP-503. Made using their tried and tested thread pattern from the 8-series, it provides stable and excellent wear during their testing and real world race conditions. Produced from high quality rubber and inserts there are three different colour rims to choose from (black, yellow & white) and come in a range of different hardness compounds.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

September 3, 2020

Sweep Racing Cuby 1/10 scale turf tire

Sweep Racing have introduced its new Cuby tire for 1/10 scale turf racing. The new tire is unlike any other currently on the market. The square-shaped lugs provide tremendous grip on the long astro turf surfaces while the smaller carcass provides better consistency and more corner speed. Sweep offers these tires in 2wd/4wd rear and 4wd front with yellow compound available now and more compounds coming soon.

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August 24, 2020

Pro-Line Avenger HP 1/8th buggy street tyres

Pro-Line have introduced their new Avenger HP belted tyres for 1/8th buggies. Pro-Line has developed the technology to mould a high-performance herringbone weave pattern belt inside of the Avenger HP. The belted street tyres were specifically made for 1/8th scale buggies that love to go fast and will not balloon or expand during use. The Avenger HP tyres are pre-mounted on Mach 10 black wheels so drivers don’t have to worry about gluing their own tyres or waiting for them to dry. The Mach 10 features ten aggressive spokes that will make the buggy look fast even sitting still. The Mach 10 wheels have a 17mm hex and are made from a single moulded piece of high-quality nylon proudly produced by Pro-Line in the USA.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

August 24, 2020

VP Pro Pyramid Evo & Sugar Cone Evo tyres

VP Pro have introduced their new Pyramid Evo and Sugar Cone Evo 1/10th buggy rear tyres. Both were designed for the use on grass and carpet tracks with their design offering exceptional stability without sacrificing agility.

View the Sugar Cone Evo rear tyre here

August 21, 2020

Pro-Line Fugitive 1/10th front tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are their new Fugitive 2WD front and 4WD front tyres. Ty Tessmann used the Fugitive to win the 1/8th World Championships in Italy and the same technology is now available to in a smaller size and for the front of 2WD and 4WD buggies. The Fugitive was developed to be the longest lasting race tyre ever produced while still being quick and agile. The tread sets the standard for wear and performance with a whole new design philosophy — small, tightly packed pins that can handle the abuse of being run on concrete. The Fugitive 2.2” tyre comes standard with Pro-Line’s long-lasting closed cell Foam insert. When combined with Pro-Line’s S3 Compound for high grip tracks, the Fugitive easily has the best performance to cost ratio of any Pro-Line tyre making it perfect for many European style outdoor tracks while the M compounds are ideal for low grip or wet tracks.

View the 4WD front tyre here

August 6, 2020

Schumacher introduce new Shimizu V2 formula tyres

UK Shimizu distributors Schumacher have introduced their new Schumacher manufactured Shimizu 1/10th scale formula tyres. After many months of work and now built on the CRC wheel, these V2 spec pre-glued tyres are best suited to carpet racing. Available as one front tyre option in soft compound and two rear, medium and soft.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]