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July 14, 2021

Schumacher Atom 2 GT12 spool set & wheels

New for the Atom 2 GT12 from Schumacher is this spool set, incorporating single bolt fixing hex wheels. This Option Part is specifically designed for medium to high grip conditions and helps improves direction change, on-power steering and predictability in high grip conditions. Whilst being drastically lighter than the kit differential, this set offers a weight reduction compared to the Core RC 3 bolt option as well, and therefore improves acceleration. The new hex wheel design offers improved flexibility characteristics and performance while the single bolt fixing makes changing tyres faster, and maintenance is also greatly reduced compared to the differential. The weight saving of this option compared to a diff is 16.8g. This option part makes use of the new ‘Hex’ style Contact wheels with versions available with 35 and 40 shore as well as the 37 shore control tires.

View the new wheels here

July 7, 2021

RC Maker Dominate tire cleaner

RC Maker’s new Dominate tire cleaner has been developed by a dedicated local Australian Racer over the past 12+ months. Developed with the aid of several top drivers and certified chemists, they were able to discover an environmentally friendly non-toxic way of softening and conditioning rubber without drying it out, like you’ve never seen before. Opening up the pores of the rubber is crucial to the absorption of the tire additive and thus its effectiveness of creating more traction and reducing “drop off” over a run. Dominate is supplied in a pump spray bottle for easy application on both onroad and offroad rubber tires. Simply spray onto a rag or towel and firmly wipe the tire with the cleaner. Allow to sit for at least 1 minute until sticky, before applying the tire additive. Dominate’s cleaning capability can be even further increased when tires are cleaned at higher RPM on a tire sander. And if you run out, just grab a Dominate Refill pouch, which saves you throwing out the perfectly functioning spray bottle.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

July 6, 2021

TPro 1/10 touring car tire

TPro have announced that they have developed a 1/10 touring car tire in conjunction with a famous Asian producer. This tire comes pre-glued on white 6-spoke wheels with a high quality inserts and can be used on carpet and asphalt races. Its long wear compound will fit perfectly for club racing, because of its quality/price relation. Tires have got TPRO Logo on the sidewall.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

June 18, 2021

Pro-Line Dumont Paddle tires

Pro-Line have released these pre-mounted Dumont Tires for SC (2.2″/3/0″), Arrma Mojave and for 1/8th Monster truck (3.8″). The all-new Dumont SC tires have been redesigned from the ground up to sling sand and snow further than ever before and look good doing it. Using the latest in paddle tread technology with large offset V-shaped paddles for maximum roosting power. Pro-Line P-L logos have been embedded into the tire carcass giving it the style that you have come to expect from Pro-Line. The Dumont Paddle tire gets its name from the incredible Dumont Sand Dunes in California, but these paddle tires are equally at home shredding your local snowfield in the winter. The Dumont SC tires are mounted to a pair of Raid SC Removable Hex Wheels, while the Arrma versions are mounted to a pair of stock “Split Six” style Black Arrma Mojave wheels so you know they will fit and perform exceptionally well. Finally, the Dumont 3.8″ tires come on the next generation 3.8″ wheel design from Pro-Line, the Raid 3.8″ Removable Hex Wheel.

View the two other versions here

June 17, 2021

Schumacher Cactus Fusion 2 4wd front tyre

Schumacher have introduced the new Cactus Fusion 2 4wd front tyre. The Cactus Fusion 2 builds on the ultra successful Cactus Fusion and has a larger diameter, similar to that of a rear tyre and also has an improved fit to the wheel for easier gluing. On track they will be more forgiving on jump landings and in bumpy conditions. Available in yellow, blue and silver with pre-glued yellows on the popular Schumacher wheel.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 14, 2021

Rêve D AS-01 competition drift tire

Rêve D have announced the release of their first original drift tire, the AS-01. Suitable for any competitive environment, the material selected is a HDPE compound, which is ideal for the RC drift scene in longevity vs grip. By applying a matte finish to the contact surface and sidewalls, they have a stable performance straight from the packet. The Rêve D development team have done repeated testing to find the balance between high control and performance and not only on P tile and coloured concrete, but also on asphalt and carpet track surfaces. When fitted to the rear, they have optimised control over the lateral grip during drifting to a higher limit and enabled the driver to challenge deeper and longer angles.

Source: Rêve D [teamreved.com]

June 7, 2021

Assault RC Revolver gluing jig

From Assault RC, the Revolver gluing jig spins on a ball bearing turn table to eliminate the stress of the pulling the tire bead back evenly. By simply putting the top piece on the and twisting it a 1/4 turn you evenly open the bead up in a matter of seconds with equal amounts of pressure all the way around therefore when releasing the top after applying the glue you eliminate most of if not all of the risk of the tire lifting and warping giving uneven side walls. After twisting the top off you pull the tire out, put a band or tape around the bead for pressure and let it sit.

View more images of the jig here

May 21, 2021

Pro-Line Mini B/T premounted tires

Pro-Line have released some of their more popular tire lines as pre-mounts for the Losi Mini-B and Mini-T. Introducing Mini-B Prism rear tires which are perfect for racing your friends at the local carpet track or even in your living room. The Prism features Ultra-Sharp Prism-shaped Pins for long-lasting carpet racing tread and very consistent performance and are positioned with the knife edge pointed front to back and side to side for maximum grip and stay sharp even as they wear down. The Prism rear tires are conveniently pre-mounted to yellow or white Mini-B rear wheels and are made from a special carpet racing compound.

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