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February 4, 2015

Schumacher Wide Stagger Rib & Mini Pin 2 tyres

Schumacher introduce two new 1/10th off-road tyres, adding to their expanding range of tyres for multiple track conditions. Firstly the new 4WD wide front Stagger, this tyre has been developed for high grip astro and carpet surfaces and aimed at providing more grip whilst keeping stability associated with the staggered rib tyre. The 2.2 inch diameter tyre is suitable for 4WD and 2WD medium wheels and it is available in the Schumacher yellow compound for dry conditions and also inthe softer Silver rubber for damp and wet conditions. If you wish to skip that gnarly gluing job the yellow compound tyre is also available pre-mouted on the 4WD Flexlite 12mm hex wheel.

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February 3, 2015

JConcepts Diamond Bar 2.2″ 2WD front buggy tyres

JConcepts Diamond Bar 2.2" 2WD front buggy tyres

JConcepts introduce the Diamond Bar 2.2″ 2WD front buggy tyres. In slightly warm conditions, if a track has developed a groove, the Diamond Bars steer more in low and high-speed sections but do not react “on edge” or “dig” themselves into a corner. The close arrangement and low pin height react on the grippy surface providing speed and agility while the overall tyre size and blended pin/carcass smooth out the ride and initial turn-in attitude. The tyres are meant to excel outdoor or indoor where the track has taken on rubber and a groove has formed. Available in blue, green and red compounds including Dirt Tech closed cell inserts, the Diamond Bar carcass has been designed to work on either 2.2″ or 61mm/2.4″ wheels. The tyre comes ready to mount as 2.2″ or by trimming the bead; it’s an exact fit onto 61mm/2.4″ wheels.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 2, 2015

JConcepts Remix 1/8th buggy tyre

JConcepts introduce their latest 1/8th buggy tyre, the Remix. Tested during the busy racing season at races such as the ROAR Off-Road Nationals, the tyre is a crossover tread bringing two tyre lines together. With directional side-bars and straight forward block detail, the Remix will serve as a high-speed blue groove tyre on larger style and flowing track layouts and the sidebars react calmly to bumpy sections while still giving stability as borrowed from the Metrix tyre. The blocks are beefy and medium in width and height, the overlapping centre arrangement gives forward tracking stability and the sidebars handle the all important cornering support. Included with the tyre, that will be available in blue, green and red compound, come grey Dirt Tech inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 30, 2015

LRP CPX V2 touring car tyres

LRP’s long-running CPX touring car carpet tyre has received an overhaul and are soon available in an updated V2 version. Featuring an optimised rubber compound for improved overall performance the tyre comes pre-glued to a new white colour disc wheel. Shipping of the tyre, that will become available in sets of four, starts soon.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

January 29, 2015

JConcepts Chasers 1/8th off-road tyre

JConcepts’ new Chasers 1/8th buggy tyres rely on hefty, medium lugs which are angular in multiple directions. The horizontal type tread has a striking similarity to the trusty Crossbow tyre but the Chasers have a lower, closer lug arrangement which gives improved responsiveness and bites in medium, high and low grip conditions. The wet and dry condition tyre has small recessed cuts in the top of the tread for extra edges and increased formability over terrain. The centre overlapping bar treatment increases durability in the highest wear region of the tyre. Included come JConcepts’ latest Dirt-Tech inserts and the tyre will become available in blue, green and red compound.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 27, 2015

WRC TS01 touring car carpet tyres

WRC introduce their new TS series touring car rubber tyres. First up is the TS01, a tyre specially designed for carpet racing as it offers a very homogenous traction level and good durability. The tyres are available pre-glued on white disc rims, they are 100 percent made in Italy and come in special cans that allow for easy storage and transportation while keeping the rubber fresh at the same time.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

January 7, 2015

AKA Chain Link buggy & stadium tires

The Chain Link is the latest addition to the AKA’s revolutionary 1:10 EVO line. It features a bi-level, interlocking tread pattern that creates support for the tire’s carcass and treads. This addition support leads to consistency through corners. The Chain link has a perfect balance of steering and side bite which is ideal for hard packed or blue groove, indoor and outdoor tracks. Available for stadium truck and 2wd & 4wd buggys in championship winning Clay, Super Soft, and Soft compound and include industry standard Red EVO inserts. As with all AKA tires, proudly designed and made in the USA.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

January 7, 2015

GQ Products V3 compound TC & 1:8 GT tires

New from GQ Products are their V3 compound pre-glued touring car and 1:8 GT rubber tires. The new compound it said to offer more grip and wear resistance with the pre-mounted TC tires coming on disc or spoke rims in a complete set of 4. The 1:8 GT pre-mounts come on white or carbon coloured spoke rims in pairs.

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