March 5, 2011

AKA R-Line SC tires with red insert

AKA have announced the update of all their current 1:10 SC tire and insert combos with their new red insert. The fluted I.D. of the soft red insert allows it to absorb the heavy hits while still having enough internal structure to retain it’s shape and stiffness in the turns to keep corner speeds up. The result is more consistent handling on a wider variety of surfaces with less compromise. R-Line tire and insert combos will be replacing their current tire and insert combo tires and they will be discontinuing the older numbers as supplies run out.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 25, 2011

Pro-Line soft SC closed cell inserts

While at the Dirt Nitro Challenge we were given a sneak look at the soon to be released soft SC closed cell inserts. After extensive testing with Pro Short Course drivers like Ryan Cavalieri, they found that a softer insert is desirable in racing conditions. Like all of Pro-Line’s closed cell foam, this insert is ultra-durable, water-proof and shaped to exactly match the profile of the tires.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

February 23, 2011

JConcepts Profiled SC insert

Tire inserts are one of the most critical aspects of Short Course off-road racing. Racers have asked JConcepts for a firmer and more durable insert and after much deliberation the new JConcepts Profiled insert is ready. Having the insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Starting on too firm an insert, the driver feels ‘on edge’ during the first run or subsequent runs on a set of inserts. Starting on too soft an insert, the driver’s vehicle is not responsive enough or runs the risk of too much insert breakdown during the tail end of a tires life which creates a squirmy or inconsistent feel. Having the feel that is just right requires a bit of balance of durability and hardness. To add to the construction and performance, JConcepts has added cut / grooves into the profile of the inserts to add an even greater driver to track feel.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 17, 2011

Pro-Line Gladiator SC 2.2″/3.0″ tires

After teasing us at the end of last month, Pro-Line have now released the Gladiator SC 2.2″/3.0″ tires for Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, Blitz and Ultima Front or Rear. The Gladiator tread is an icon in the world of RC because of its unmatched traction and durability on a variety of surfaces. For over a decade, Gladiator tires have been tearing up bash and race spots around the World and now Pro-Line Racing is bringing the Gladiator tread to your Short Course Truck. The Gladiator tires are designed to give your short course truck optimal traction on any surface, while also giving you the durability that you are searching for. Available in M2 (Medium) and M3 (Soft) compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

February 1, 2011

Fastrax BullsEye SC tire

The classic step pin off road tire tread is recreated by Fastrax for the Short Course class with the release of the ‘BullsEye’. The popular handling and driving characteristics of the step pin tread, coupled with the Fastrax soft compound will make the ‘BullsEye’ a firm favourite in the pit bag, as it can perform on a wide variety of surfaces from dirt, grass and astro turf.  Available pre-mounted on one-piece beadloc effect scale Short Course wheels or as a tire and insert only. Both combinations come with Fastrax’s new SC molded foam inserts. Available wheels for direct fit on Team Associated SC10, Traxxas Slash, Slayer, Hong Nor, HoBao Hyper SC, HPI Blitz etc.

View the insert and wheel here

January 31, 2011

Pro-Line Gladiator SC tire

Pro-Line have given a sneak peek at their upcoming Gladiator SC tire. The original Gladiator was the first multi-leveled RC tire ever made and has given Pro-Line fans awesome traction for over a decade. This iconic tread pattern will soon be available for your Short Course Truc. Stay tuned for more information.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

December 29, 2010

ROAR outlaw ribbed front tires for SC competition

ROAR has amended the tire rules in the Short Course category to specifically exclude the use of ribbed front tires. Use of ribbed front tires is inconsistent with a category that has achieved most of its popularity on the basis of scale appearance. Therefore, ROAR has decided not to allow use of this type of tire on this basis.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

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