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July 24, 2015

Pro-Line LockDown 1/5th scale tyre

New from Pro-Line comes the LockDown XTR tyre for large scale models such as the Losi 5ive-T. Just like the 1/8th buggy race tyre, the LockDown has a more open tread pattern than the Blockade making it perfect for loose conditions. The tyre also features connected side tread technology that reduces the edginess of the truck to prevent catching a rut and flipping. The inside contains detailed webbing that strengthens the tire carcass and prevents excessive tire expansion. The tyre is moulded from durable XTR rubber and it works with HPI 5T rear and Losi 5ive-T front or rear foams.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

July 22, 2015

Flash Point on-road foam tyre sets

Flash Point have introduced several pre-mounted foam tyre sets for 1/8th and 1/10th on-road cars. Coming on white lightweight rims the sets include both the front and the rear wheels and they are available as 32/35 shore and 35/37 shore sets for 1/8th cars and as 35/40 and 37/42 shore sets for 1/10th 200mm sedans.

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July 22, 2015

AKA Slicks 1/10th buggy tyres

AKA is the latest company to introduce treadless slick tyres for 1/10th off-road buggies. Designed for maximum performance on high-grip, indoor clay tracks they are available in Clay compound only and compatible with the AKA Evo 2.4″ wheels or Hexlite 2.2″ wheels with the Evo conversion kit. Available as 2WD or 4WD front/rear pairs with red inserts, or 2WD/4WD rear pairs pre-mounted on Evo wheels.

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July 14, 2015

JConcepts Reflex 1/10th buggy tyre

JConcepts’ Reflex tyre is designed to bridge a gap between the popular Double Dees and other options such as 3Ds and Hybrids. The Reflex has square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tyre for less wear and more forward bite while the aligned space helps rotation in the turns and gives a snappy release to square up quickly. Ideal on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty the tyre releases and bites hard during corner exit for straight line acceleration which makes them perfect for mid motor buggies.. The blended tread to tyre body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and also resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tyre which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The Reflex’, available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear variant, are built on the 60mm bead and carcass design making them interchangeable with all 60mm/2.4″ wheel combinations. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tyres includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.

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July 13, 2015

Muchmore CA rubber & foam tyre glues

Muchmore have three dedicated cyanoacrylate glues for rubber and foam tyres available. First up is the V-Made glue that is the strongest in the line and therefore it is ideal for 1/8th and 1/10th buggy tyres and generally all applications that require a very strong bond. Also new are specially formulated rubber and foam tyre glues for general applications. All three come in 20g bottles with a needle cap and applicator being included in the package.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.com]

July 13, 2015

Sweep Racing SRC Revo-series pre-mounted tyres

Sweep Racing have introduced their new SRC brand which sets a focus on bashers and fun racers. Developed with Sweep Racing’s R&D facility in California the tyres combine racing technology with go everywhere ability and thus both the Road Crusher on-road and Terrain Crusher off-road tyre feature a reinforcing inner belt that prevents the tyres from ballooning under aggressive acceleration and under high speeds. Both tyres come in a unique rubber compound for high grip and exceptional durability and they are pre-glued to newly developed spoke rims that are a direct fit on the Traxxas Revo series trucks. The tyres offer a diameter of 147mm and a width of 80mm and they come on black, silver, bronze or black chrome rims.

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July 9, 2015

JConcepts 1/8th off-road tyre sticks

Following yesterday’s announcement of the 1/10th tyre sticks JConcepts today introduce the respective 1/8th variant. The accessory helps to easily and conveniently group tyres together, reducing the chance to mix up different compounds or inserts. To use, simply slide the mounted tyres down the stick portion and position them so the last tyre has the hex facing outward. Slide the clinching retainer down the stick and align the into place in the wheel and pull snuggly together. The tyre sticks are available in black and blue colour.

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July 8, 2015

JConcepts 1/10th off-road tyre sticks

JConcepts introduces the new 1/10th tyre sticks which allow a driver to neatly group sets of front and rear tyres together. With availability in blue or black colours, the tyre sticks can make an eye popping appearance in the pits or tucked away nicely in storage or racing bags. The sticks operate with two separate pieces that are designed to interlock and work together to snap and clinch into place. To use, simply slide the mounted tyres down the stick portion and position them so the last tyre has the hex facing outward. Slide the clinching retainer down the stick and align the hex into place in the wheel and pull snuggly together. As a bonus, extra stick length can be manually trimmed off for a more compact fit or finish to any clinched set of tyres.

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