French tyre brand 6MIK has released their new Joker 2 1:8 Buggy Tyre. Describing the new tyre as ‘high versatile’, 6MIK say the Joker 2 excels on hard dirt tracks with dusty sections. Its unique carcass gives it a different temperament compared to their Magma 2.0 or Scratch tyre. It’s recommended to use the Joker 2 with 6MIK own Mega rims and Black inserts.
Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]
For the 2026 Summer racing season, Sworkz brings a new steering bell crank option for the S35-4/e EVO and T2/e EVO series in the form of this Alu Steering Bellcrank Plate. The CNC machined aluminium plate provides a more solid reinforcement for hard crashes and creates a smoother steering response. It also comes in new Samurai Black colour with diamond cuttings for a high quality look. Additionally Sworkz has also released a new 3D-Printed Low & High Downforce Front Wing Set. This includes two front wings (low & high downforce) to fine-tune your setup. and increase front grip and corner speed depending on track conditions. Another new release for the S35 platform is a Durable Carbon Centre Diff Plate with bigger bearings for the brake cams to increase durability and lifetime. Finally there are also a set of 4 Performance Carbon Rear Wheel Hub Easy Handling Adjustment Plates. Optimised the rear hub geometry, they deliver a more stable rear end while maintaining steering, resulting in a smoother and more consistent driving feel across several track conditions.
Tyre manufacturer Jetko has released the 1:8 Truggy version of its J-One tyre. Originally released as a buggy tyre at the beginning of 2024, the J-One is engineered for maximum traction and stability in high-performance 1:8 Truggy racing. Its tread features tightly packed, stretched hexagonal pins that create a large, consistent contact patch for exceptional forward drive and corner speed on high-grip surfaces. The reinforced layout provides strong side bite and predictable handling under heavy Truggy loads. Flexible belt technology minimises tyre growth at high speeds, improving stability and consistency throughout a run. Jetko recommend the tyre for smooth, hard-packed, blue-groove, and carpet tracks.
Source: Jetko [jetkopower.com]
VP-Pro has added to its tyre range with the release of their new Atomic Evo 1:10 2WD Truck front tyre. Designed for a variety dirt tracks and perfect for loose surfaces, the ribbed pattern provides excellent grip. Offering the ultimate in control and direction at the same time, it is available in two compounds, M3 and M4, and comes as a pair of tyres and inserts with the option of yellow or white wheels.
Team Associated has announced its latest 1:8 Buggy Kit offering with the release of the RC8B4.2 platform. Offered as an RC8B4.2 Team Kit for low-traction and rough bumpy tracks, the RC8B4.2 Euro Kit for high-grip sweeping race surfaces, and the RC8B4.2e eBuggy electric kit, they each get a number of new updates. Features include a new molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear, new offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms to accommodate new hub geometry and a new V2 FWB chassis, the B4.2 getting the RWB/FWB adjustable weight bias chassis. The kits also get a new high-volume centre differential, new long chassis brace options and a new high-downforce wing. The buggy also now includes FT hard-anodised aluminium shock bushings, updated brake pad material and brake spring, soft blend material suspension arms and 8-degree KPI steering blocks included.
Oregon based offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has released this Aluminium Bulkhead for the TLR 22X which features all three stock camber link mounting holes for maximum tuning flexibility. The design also incorporates a bearing-supported sway bar system when used with the VR sway bar bearing collars, helping deliver smoother and more consistent sway bar operation. Despite the added strength and features, the bulkhead adds only 9 grams over the stock components.
T-works has released new Aluminium Centre Diff blocks for both the nitro and the electric versions of the X5B 1:8 Buggy platform from Hong Nor. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium alloy and featuring a blackened flanged design, the blocks feature high torsion resistance, firmly locks the differential and CVD drive shafts for more precise power transmission.
Moto Obscura has released this all-new aluminium front bulkhead for the Kyosho Lazer ZX buggy platform. Designed to reinforce one of the platform’s most common weak points, it is built to dramatically improve front-end durability and strengthen the shock tower mounting points. Available in anodized blue, and as part of a new collaborative relationship a black anodised version will be offered by Rubrix Racing Products to complement their new Lazer ZX-RRP Chassis Conversion Kit. Pre-orders are open now, with shipments expected in early June.
