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December 21, 2018

Pro-Line Impulse 2.2”/3.0” SC truck wheels

Coming from Pro-Line are the Impulse 2.2”/3.0” short course truck wheels in black colour. They feature a split 6-spoke design that recreates the latest in high performance full-size forged racing wheels while paying homage to Pro-Line’s first ever Short Course wheel design. Moulded-in bead-loc and lug nut hardware detail only adds to the realism. The Impulse wheel is Pro-Line’s stiffest Short Course wheel to date, which provides improved handling consistency and durability to the truck. The wheels are available in three variants for the front of the Traxxas Slash 2WD, the rear of the Slash 2WD and Slash 4×4 as well as the SCTE 4×4, SC10 4×4, SCT410 and all ProTrac kits.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

November 2, 2018

JConcepts Dragon wheels Tracker wheel discs

JConcepts have introduced their new Tracker wheel discs for the Dragon Mega Truck wheels. The Tracker wheel discs are replacement options for the Dragon wheel sets to provide a new look or to simply change the colour scheme to existing wheels. Inspired from Weston Anderson’s Bog Hog, the Trackers sport a burly, angular steel-like build similar to versions utilised on the real deal. The injection-moulded, 2-piece design item, features a full-face that covers the wheel and is secured from the inside-out. The Tracker set is unique and includes a cover for the wheel nut that creatively interlocks with the disc to create a completely closed off mega truck look. Available in multiple colours, the disc set includes four disc pieces, four wheel nut covers and hardware to make the installation to a #3379 Dragon wheel set.

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October 30, 2018

Yeah Racing 1.9” rim brass wheel hubs

Coming from Yeah Racing and made the the 1.9” crawler wheels of Vanquish, SSD or Yeah Racing are brass wheel hubs. They weigh in at 53g and add rotating mass for more forward momentum and thus improved climbing performance over tricky obstacles. The hubs are machined of high-quality brass material and they sport a vented brake disc design for looks.

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October 23, 2018

JConcepts Tribute wheel mock beadlock rings

JConcepts have introduced their new mock beadlock rings for the Tribute monster truck wheels. The injection moulded, 4-piece set includes details found on today’s monster trucks and can be easily adapted to existing JConcepts Tribute wheels at a low-cost. The simple part can be pressed on the outside, inner diameter shape of the wheel and left for visual purposes or light racing and track running. Racers who plan to perform heavy running, freestyle or bashing might want to opt for some flexible, adhesive goo for attachment and a more secure fit. The great part about the Tribute mock beadlocks, whether you press it in or use adhesive goo, the driver can always remove them, go for another colour combo or clean them separately from the tyre and wheel assembly. The rings are available in a variety of colours including blue, black, white, pink, green, orange, red, and silver.

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September 16, 2018

Arena 12 1/12th scale pan car wheels

Coming from Czech company Arena 12 are new 1/12th scale pan car wheels in a unique turbine design. Designed using the latest CAD software and CFG calculations, the shape of the wheels offers a host of advantages such as improved downforce, greater mechanical grip, higher stability at top speed and also reduced centrifugal forces. The turbine-shaped spokes will also add to the overall cooling as a side effect. The wheels are available in two hardnesses – soft, which is ideal for beginners and club racing, while the hard rims offer improved traction and lower roll resistance. The directional wheels are available pre-trued using an universal rubber compound.

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August 29, 2018

Pro-Line Raid 2.2”/3.0” 17mm hex wheel

Coming soon from Pro-Line is their new Raid 2.2”/3.0” 17mm hex wheel for vehicles such as the DB8, Senton 6S or short course trucks with 17mm wheel hex conversions. Inspired by popular full-size off-road wheels, the Raid wheel is extremely tough and has the bold style to match. The incorporated 17mm hexes are stronger and can handle more power than normal 12mm hexes. This makes the Raid wheel a must have if owners have installed a 17mm hex conversions and want to enhance overall wheel durability while maintaining a rugged style and attitude.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

July 4, 2018

Zen Racing Pro10/WGT tyre truer spider wheel insert

Zen Racing from the UK have announced the release of their tyre truer wheel insert for 4-bolt Pro10 and World GT wheels. The insert slides into the wheel and applies equal pressure to the rim when the truer nut is tightened, resulting in more precise tyre truing. The insert is usable with all standard 4-bolt Pro10 and WGT rear wheels.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

June 22, 2018

Scale Dynamics silver drift car wheels

Scale Dynamics from Japan have released first images of their new aluminium silver drift car wheels. The 6-spoke rims are of special design that utilises standard drift car tyres but an additional black-painted ring will enlarge the sidewall height visually to make for a more old school look. An alloy silver surface treatment is giving the wheels a polished look and they will become available soon.

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