From Pro-Line is this set of four billet adapter washers for Raid 5.7″ 24mm wheels and other 1/5 wheel fitments on X-Maxx. This set includes 4 blue anodised wheel washers to reduce the through-hole size on the Raid wheel down to fit the X-Maxx sized axles. These also allow X-Maxx users to mount other popular 1/5 scale wheels on their rigs.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Pro-Line have brought the popular Impulse rock crawling wheel styling to the 2.2″ crawler segment. These black plastic Internal Bead-Loc wheels are designed to not only look scale but to be super easy to use by only requiring 6 screws per wheel for mounting tires. The unique 3-piece plastic wheel design bolts together in the back and locks on to all Pro-Line’s full list of 2.2″ crawling tires. These wheels are a direct fit on the Axial Ryft and will also fit a variety of 2.2″ rock crawlers, racers & bouncers such as the Bomber and Wraith Spawn with the use of the included axle washers & shims.
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Under official license from Interco Tire Corporation, Pro-Line is proud to announce the gnarliest tire yet for the 1/6 SCX6 rock crawler, the legendary Super Swamper TSL SX. With ‘almost scale’ not being acceptable and access to Interco’s design data, Pro-Line’s engineering staff has reproduced the original Super Swamper in a scale configuration matched by none. At a massive 7.15″ tall by 3″ wide, the Swamper adds a whole new style to your rig, perfectly combining scale looks with the legendary G8 compound for unmatched rock crawling performance. The full-size Super Swamper TSL SX features the ultimate tire tread design by pairing the distinctive chevron tread pattern with the famous, trademarked, and patented Interco TSL (three-stage lug) tread design. TSL is a lug pattern with short, intermediate, and long lugs that are each uniquely arranged, proportioned, and spaced which allows them to bite quickly and self-clean rapidly. Each of these details has been faithfully recreated in 1/6 scale to fit the 2.9″ SCX6 wheel.
View another image of the Super Swampers here
As the popularity of 1/24th vehicles rise, JConcepts’ Hazard seemed to be a popular choice to join the 1.0” wheel diameter world. No detail has been untouched, the new wheel includes the 10-spoke Hazard pattern, outer ribbed pattern, mock lug-nut treatment near the centre of the wheel finished off with matte finish. The beads of the wheel have also been textured for better adhesion for the gluing process noticeable in completed pre-mount and user generated tire mounting. Also new, the Glide 5 wheel is simple but has a retro vibe that makes it a popular match for many different body shapes and styles regardless of age. The 5’s incorporate a heavy 3D 5-spoke design which carries a pocketed look into and through the wheel. A multitude of angle changes on the face of the wheel gives it rigidity and a scale appearance. The matte face of the wheel looks brilliant and the stealth black colour matches to just about any paint imaginable. The inside of both wheels has beefy inner ribbing to support the outer hoop of the wheel right to the wheel hex area. The hex area is a direct bolt-on to the Axial SCX24 vehicle with a strong connection for crawling fun. Each package contains 4 wheels for an easy to change-over to new wheels.
JConcepts now offer their Fuzz Bite LP 4wd front tires pre mounted in pink compound on either white or yellow Mono wheels. The Fuzz Bite lands on a low-profile carcass carried over from tires such as the Twin Pin. The low stance provides quick transition at high-speed and minimises side-wall deflection and roll. The pin is specially built in a reverse “water tower” shape planting the larger base at the bottom and narrowing at the top for precision. The pins are placed in a radius and repeated about for a healthy nest of pins to dig deep into matting in office carpet or tight knit CRC carpeting.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Xray have released details on their updated for 2022, XB8 and XBE 1/8th buggy platforms. Featuring only minor updates, there is an updated rear wing mount and wing that places the wing further forward to increase downforce over the rear wheels and thus increase traction. There is also a new rear carbon shock tower it also claims to improve rear traction. Other small updates include harder material being used in the rear uprights and front steering blocks and the central CVDs are now fitted with a 5mm set screw instead of the previously used 4mm. The XB8E has also had the steering servo carbon mounting plate beefed up with more material along its edges.
View the presentation here of the XB8 and XB8E.
JConcepts have announced that their new Sprinter 2.2” buggy tires are now available in their A2 Aqua compound. Designed to bridge a gap between the popular Double Dees and other pin tire options from JConcepts, the tread features square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tire. Typically, a stacked tread will wear less and provide more forward bite while the aligned space helps rotation in the turns and gives a snappy release to square up quickly. Starting with the new tread, the team focused on durability and performance to bring a rear tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. With the popularity of dirt-oval racing, vehicles being designed with either mid-motor or laydown transmission options, a new generation pin style, carcass and outer tread design was needed.
T-Works have release more of their stainless steel chassis skid protector sets, this time for the Yokomo YZ2 DTM3.1 buggy. The skid plates will provide additional chassis protection in the rear of the car, something that comes in handy especially when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps. The protector plates are made of high-quality stainless steel material for durability and corrosion resistance and come in a set of two.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
