RC4wd is now making wheels and tires for the popular new micro crawler from Team Losi. The new stampede beadlock wheels offer a great fit and finish for the micro crawler and are sold in complete sets of 4. RC4wd is not finished there and so to add to the wheels they now offer their popular Rock Crusher and Rok Lox tires to fit the micro crawler.
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Italian tire company Matrix have announced the introduction of their new line of rims for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale on road. The new rims will feature carbon fiber inside which reduces the weight by around 12% and increases the stability of the plastic even when the temperature is very hot. They have already tested these new rims at the 1/10th Pre Worlds in Houston with good results, have won the 1/10th Euro B championship and have also tested it at the 1/8th Euro B championship in Monaco, where they achieved 2nd place. Matrix have also released a new packaging system made by flow-pack, the same system as used for food. With this new packaging the costumer can stock materials for a long time without losing the quality and performance of the tires and going forward all Matrix tire lines will be sold with this new packaging.
Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]
After months of testing J-tech have introduced a new line of wheels and tires for 1/10th touring car. A totally new product, the design of the rim helps maintain consistent performance throughout the life of the tire. Available for front and rear, in the usual range of shores, made using high quality Japanese foam.
Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssshop.it]
New from Fastrax is this professional wheel balancing station that allows you to balance both buggy and truggy wheels. Balancing your tyres will improve your car’s traction and stability, and give improved shock absorber action. It also helps to identify improperly glued rubber tyres or differences in inserts. Made by PSM Racing it features quick & easy installation, with an aluminium base board, and is supplied with wheel balancing gum.
Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]
Hong Nor have released a simple new product, these ultra safe 4mm locking wheel nut, which can be used in all 1/10 scale cars. Normally drivers use a 4mm flange nut to secure the wheels and the nuts sometimes come off or get very loose on track which also cause many problems for drivers. These new ultra safe locking nuts are machined with a special design to improve its function and durability and have been extensively tested and never came loose.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]
Developed to solve the problem of your rim deforming when the temperature gets too high, the C.Andy’s Carbon ring is a lightweight solution to keeping your wheels round. After some experiments with carbon fibre, which is a great material due to it’s stiffness and low weight, they developed these carbon rings which fit perfectly into the rim and weigh only a few grams plus the high durability makes it possible for them to be used many times. After success with the Carbon Ring in 1/12th and 1/10th scale they worked together with front running 1/5th scale racer Markus Feldmann, to develop the 1/5th carbon ring. This was difficult because the 1/5th scale cars have problems with the high temperatures due to the brake disks which are located in the rims. But it was successful and now you can get the carbon ring for 1/12th electric, 1/10th electric, 1/10th scale nitro, 1/8th on road as well as 1/5th touring.
With the announcement that they will only sell their white 1:8 buggy rim, Italian tire company GRP have introduced some special coloured plastic decals. These durable decals come in 3 different colors, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green and fluorescent yellow and allow each driver to personalize their own rims to the colour of choice.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]
New from Team Titan is this Blitz MBX6 body shell. Featuring more front downforce than the original body, it gives less air time for quicker jumps. Extra space around the rear also gives better engine cooling. Made from high quality 1.0mm or 1.5mm thick polycarbonate with a protective film on the outside, it is supplied with high quality windows masks and decals. Also new from Team Titan is their new big diameter 84mm buggy wheel. Designed to fit the most popular 1/8th off road racing tires from the U.S. it is made from lightweight and high impact resistant nylon and is available in white and fluorescent yellow.
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