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September 16, 2016

Yokomo DRA & DRC drift car tyres

Coming from Yokomo are two new tyres for 1/10th scale AWD and RWD drift cars. First up is the asphalt-specific DRA tyre made from polycarbonate. By reducing the weight of the tyre greater control and smoothness was achieved while cut shoulders give better fender clearance for that stylish, flush look. The second new tyre is the DRC moulded from HDPE and made for carpet and polished surfaces. An increased contact patch improves overall grip and performance. Both tyres are available in 4-piece sets with the DRA being selected as the control tyre for the FEMCA Cup that is held in the Yatabe Arena in October.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

August 31, 2016

JFT 1/12th pan car control foam tyre

JFT have introduce their new control foam tyre for 1/12th scale pan cars. Spec foam tyre are best known in 1/10th World GT racing where the purple-marked rubber makes for less guess work during scrutineering and they made a first step into 1/12th scale racing courtesy of CRC with JFT being another brand to offer “hand out” control tyres. The pre-mounted and pre-trued tyres come with a blue stripe for easy identification and they are mounted to grey standard off-set 1/12th scale rims suitable for most cars.

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August 25, 2016

BSR M-Pin & Lilly 1/8th buggy tyres

BSR distributors Hoeco have introduced the new M-Pin and Lilly 1/8th buggy tyres as well as BSR’s new tyre compound. Starting with the M-Pin tyre, the unique medium pin tread was developed for racing on astro and carpet tracks. It comes in a new astro turf compound best suited for dry tracks while the tyre is also available in the proven, soft S compound for wet conditions. Also new is the Lilly called modern long-wear and multi-directional tyre. Designed to excel in all track conditions ranging from rough high-bite to polished low-bite tracks the tyre is meant to offer exceptional traction and a long tread life. The tyre is available in soft, super-soft and the all-new xtra-soft compound. Both tyres come pre-glued and in a zip bag for easy storage and transportation.
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August 17, 2016

Sweep Defender-T 1/8th truggy tyre

Sweep have introduced their new Defender-T tyre for 1/8th scale truggies. Based off of the Defender buggy tyre the truggy-specific variant builds on the new V2 carcass with a reduced width and rounder shape, providing a more constant driving feeling on bumpy tracks while also creating more forward drive. The square-type tread along with refined pin spacing will create tons of side-bite and the tyre is available soon in YX, SX, BX, RX, and WX long-wear compounds.

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August 15, 2016

JConcepts introduce the Space Bar 1/10th buggy tyre

During last weekend’s ROAR Electric Off-road Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska, JConcepts have introduced the new Space Bar front and rear 1/10th scale buggy tyre. Based off of the popular Dirt Webs, the Space Bar offers a slightly more open tread which will break in quicker while the front tyre’s tread spacing and thickness offers an improved contact surface, making for a nice and direct steering feeling. Adding to the 2WD front and general rear tyres will also a 4WD front variant with all tyres becoming available soon.

The the 2WD front tyre here

July 30, 2016

Pro-Line rolls out new 1/10th scale tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are several new off-road tyres in the form of the Electron Lite 2.2″ rear buggy tyre, the pre-mounted 2.8″ Destroyer truck tyre as well as a range of Interco TLS SX Super Swamper tyres. Starting with the Electron Lite 2.2″, the tyre is similar in tread design to its big brother but has a lower profile carcass shape and smaller, more densely packed pins for improved performance on those pure clay tracks with little to no dust. Furthermore the tyre features connected tyre tread technology that improves traction and wear on even the most abrasive of indoor track conditions. The square centre pins laid out between the connected tread provide consistent forward and side bite. The tyre is available in M4 super soft and MC clay compound.

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July 23, 2016

Revolution Design RP Ultra Tire Glueing Set

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the Ultra Tire Glueing Set. Containing a bottle of RDRP’s all-new Ultra Tire Cleaner, a bottle of the popular Ultra Tire Glue as well as a total of eight RDRP Ultra Tire Bands, the comprehensive set includes everything needed to prepare several sets of 1/10th buggy, 1/10th short course and even 1/8th buggy tyres.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

July 19, 2016

VP Pro 1/8th buggy tyre holder

Coming from VP Pro is the Tyre Collector for 1/8th scale buggy wheels. Made from aluminium and designed to hold all industry-standard 17mm hex rims the tyre holder helps to easily and conveniently store tyre without having to worry about mixing them up. The tool comes black anodised and with laser-etched VP Pro markings.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]