AKA Products have released their popular Evo 1:8 buggy wheel in black. The black wheel offers the same great quality and handling drivers have come to expect from the Evo wheels but just in an all new colour.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Matrix have introduced their updated 1/8th scale rim called the ‘Five’. Maintaining the same overall look and main characteristics of its predecessor it has some really important innovations. Firstly it is more rigid on the outside to ensure greater cornering, better balanced for better handling and has increased stability to prevent any nervousness. The introduction of holes around the outer edge allows the insertion of tungsten headless screw with calibrated weight for perfect balancing. Matrix say the rim is only the first part of a new, more complex and articulated concept, which will take balancing to a higher level, with more information on the system coming shortly. The wheels are available for front and rear in Light, Carbon, Precision and Flex versions.
JConcepts supports the vintage RC enthusiast with the release of new Mono wheels. The original offset front and rear wheels for the RC10, RC10B2 and RC10B3 have been highly sought-after for years by drivers looking to outfit a restoration project or racers actively racing their vehicles. The 2.2” Mono wheels are inspired by the originals, feature the iconic dish shape with the rear wheels utilising the pin drive setup for 3/16” axles while the fronts accept a non-flanged 3/16 x 3/8” bearing. JConcepts has taken the liberty of increasing the wheel width to the inside in order to accommodate today’s race tires. The wheels include a vent hole on the outer diameter and an added outer “catch” to reduce the ability for glue to run down the face of the wheel during application and curing. Mono wheels are available in bright white and fluorescent racing yellow and packaged 4 pieces per pack.
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JConcepts have introduced their all new Tremor wheels for the 2.2 x 3.0” SCT wheel design. The Tremor is a 2-piece 12mm hex wheel assembly that allows different colour combinations between the mock bead lock and the main wheel structure. Having the wheels all one powerful colour or split matchups is now possible and allows the user even more colour combinations than ever before. The Tremor has 2 widths, the front, which is narrow and the rear which is interchangeable and standard for many platforms and vehicles on the market including the Slash 2wd and 4×4. The interlocked look of the 5-star pattern is highly sought-after by the 1:1 fanatics and the strength built inside is, of course, RC basher approved. The outer faux bead lock looks real and has a notch and cut-out pattern appearing very industrial while the bead lock has multiple location bosses which align with heavy recessed areas in the wheel.
View the rest of the wheel colour combos here
A number of other new items from Pro-line such as this pair of Velocity 2.2″ front hex wheels for the TLR 22 5.0. This lightweight and durable front racing wheels, in yellow or white, is stiffer than stock for a more precise feel and will spin true for exceptional performance. Next up is a 6 pack of speed forms mini clear test bodies for painters for practicing with Pro-Line’s paint line and testing new and innovative techniques to bring your paint skills to the next level. Modelled after similar paint sample shapes found in the full-size automotive paint industry, they are great for displaying paint colours, so you always end up with the exact colour you are looking for. Finally, these new Showtime bi-metallic wheel dots for your Showtime sprint car wheels. These wheel dot decals feature gold printed spokes with silver printed bead-loc detail for an incredible scale and rich look. This allows oval racers to run dish wheels with all the benefits dish wheels provide but the looks and style of spoke wheels.
View the speed forms & wheel dots here
Pro-Line have introduced their new Carbine 1.9″ black plastic internal bead-loc dually wheels. This pair of dually wheels will go perfectly with your next military-style or extreme off-road build and will fit 4 standard 1.9″ tires, 2 tires per wheel. The best part of the Carbine is the modular wheel design that allows it to be used as a single tire wheel, dual tire wheel, or you can keep adding as many tires as you want with the addition of more Carbine wheels. The face of the wheel features 20 small holes with moulded-in bead-loc detail for a tough military look and the included scale wheel nut cover attaches with two screws and completes the rugged appearance. The set includes two optional 12mm hex offsets to fit both straight axles and portal axles and to give you the option for a narrow or wide offset.
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Sweep Racing have introduced their all new Spiral 1.9″ aluminium rock crawler bead lock wheels. Featuring a unique 10 spoke design with 12mm hex for 10th scale rock crawler chassis’ they also include 5 air holes on the outer ring in order to allow air into tires. Available in silver and grey and will work great with the soon to be released 1.9″ rock crawler tires from Sweep.
View an image of the bead lock system here
Modelix Racing have introduced the new ProCircuit Vortex V2 wheel for 1/8th scale buggies. The design and material of the wheel provides higher corner speeds, more consistent handling over bumps as well as effortless jumping. Additional features include a grooved gluing area to make the gluing process easier and more reliable while a serrated wheel nut area ensures dependable wheel mounting. The wheel is available in yellow, white or black colour in sets of four or as 24-piece bulk package.
