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December 9, 2014

JConcepts Dirt Webs 1/8th buggy tyres

JConcepts’ Dirt Webs tyre is now also available in an 1/8th buggy variant. Developed by Brian Kinwald and Jason Ruona the indoor-specific tyre has already proven its performance in 1/10th buggy racing and now the clay tread is also available for the 1/8th class. Originally based on the popular Pressure Points, the tyre design connects uniformly positioned Web-Bars to create an amazingly stable tyre. During 2014, the design was converted to use on a 1/8th buggy carcass and debuted during the 1/8th E-buggy ROAR Nationals in Houston, Texas. The Dirt Web tread sits on the proven JConcepts 1/8th tyre carcass giving a low-profile, wide-body appearance allowing clipped tread to extend all the way to the outer edges. The carefully shaped profile allows a great balance of monster forward traction and comfortable side-bite. Available in multiple compounds and including closed cell inserts, the Dirt Webs can easily be matched to any track conditions ranging from indoor clay, indoor dirt to outdoor hard-packed or treated clay or dirt.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 6, 2014

Pro-Line Prime 1/10th buggy slick tyre – Preview

Pro-Line Racing soon have the new Prime (semi)slick tyre for 1/10th off-road buggies available. With “Kojack” tyres being a hot ticket in certain indoor track conditions and they previously had to be hand made using grinders or sandpaper, more and more already prepped slick tyres now enter the market. And Pro-Line’s Prime tyre seems to go one step further as it offers a “cut slick” and slightly textured surfaces so by the looks of things it can be used right out of the bag with no break-in time needed. More information will be available soon.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

December 4, 2014

JConcepts Dirt Webs stadium truck tyres

JConcepts’ popular Dirt Webs tread is now also available for 1/10th stadium trucks. The bar tyre is meant to produce a ton of forward bite while the Brian Kinwald designed tyres also give a balanced side bite even during heavy cornering. Made for industry-standard 2.2″ rims the tyres come including closed cell inserts and they are available in a range of compounds including blue, green, gold and red.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 2, 2014

JConcepts 60mm 2.4″ Dirt Webs buggy tyres

JConcepts 60mm 2.4" Dirt Webs buggy tyres

JConcepts introduce the popular Dirt Webs tyres in new 60mm 2.4″ specification. The tread was originally designed in 2012 by Brian Kinwald and Jason Ruona and it immediately showed exceptional results at races such as the Hot Rod Shootout. During the early stages of 2014, the team experimented with a larger 60mm 2.4″ bead mounting diameter at events such as the Cactus Classic and Surf City Classic. In the hands of Spencer Rivkin, the 60mm tyre and wheel combination displayed advantageous performance in high-grip conditions thanks to the taller bead combined with the included 60mm Dirt-Tech inserts. The tyre is available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear variant in blue, green, gold, silver, black and red compound.

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December 1, 2014

JConcepts SCT & Stadium Truck Dirt-Tech inserts

JConcept’s popular Dirt-Tech inserts are now also available for SCT and Stadium Truck applications. Designed with the input of Brian “Dirt” Kinwald the grey-colour medium-firm density inserts are of an extremely light weight and they are ideal for medium to extremely high bite conditions. The reusable foam rings come in pairs and the specific variants fit most 1/10th short course and 1/10th stadium truck tyres.

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November 26, 2014

Pro-Line MT tyre updates & zip-up hoodie

Pro-Line have new monster truck tyres as well as a zipped hoodie available. Starting with the tyres, first up is the Interco TSL SX Super Swamper 3.8″, an all-terrain offering for Traxxas style bead wheels. Offering a licensed, scale tread the tyre comes in the soft M2 compound for providing excellent traction on a variety of surfaces.

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November 26, 2014

GRP pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres

Italian company GRP introduce their new line of pre-glued tyres for 1/10th scale formula chassis. Offering a unique wheel design with a larger inner diameter of 39mm and a smaller outer diameter of 30mm the tyres offer a precise handling and improved on-track performance without sacrificing scale looks. Coming in S2 high-grip compound the tyres are available as 33.5mm wide front and 38.5mm wide rear offerings, pre-mounted on carbon reinforced F104-compatible 6-spoke rims with water-cut foam inserts. The pre-scuffed tyres are usable immediately and do not require to be run-in or pre-sanded before use.

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November 26, 2014

Pro-Line Bulldog MM body & 1/8th Electron tyres

Pro-Line introduce the Bulldog design bodyshell for mid motor racing trucks such as the Kyosho RT6 and the Centro CT4.2 as well as 1/8th Electron buggy tyres. Starting with the body, the mid motor Bulldog is based on the proven rear motor variant and features a new Mohawk down the centre of the roof that improves high-speed stability and adds an aggressive look. The front end geometry has also been reshaped and improved to achieve higher front down force and reduce wheelies that cost precious time. The body comes made from high-quality polycarbonate and it includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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