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Over at Jetko Power they are promoting their new 2.2″ Challenger Carpet Race Tires for 1/10 buggies. The Challengers were specifically designed for carpet track dominance and are sized to fit 4WD front, as well as 2WD & 4WD buggy rear. Here are the highlights- * Redesigned carcass shape that provides more steering in low speed corners * Also designed for more [...]
Over at Schumacher they have announced the 1/12th scaled Eclipse 5 Pan Car Kit. If you had not heard, Schumacher is the reigning 1/12th scale IFMAR World and EFRA European Champions in both modified and stock classes. Their new Eclipse 5 has numerous updates and upgrades to take performance to even a higher level. Check out these highlights- * Ultimate professional [...]
Just announced by JConcepts are Siren LP 2.2″ Rear Buggy Tires. Made for carpet or turf racing, the Siren’s are a low profile design to maximize corner speed. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts design * 3D blended, taller height pin-size for deep digging * Semi-circle protrusions for side-bite * Low-profile, wide stance carcass * Incredibly low-profile carcass for rolling speed * Open cell foam [...]
New from the crew at AKA is a line-up of Slicks Medium Soft 1/10 Buggy Tires. Designed to provide maximum grip on high-bite off-road tracks, the Slicks are ready to help you win at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * Designed for dry hard-packed or blue groove, indoor or outdoor tracks * Quick break-in time * Also available in Clay, [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Smoothie 2 Stadium Truck Tires. Made to give your truck insane levels of grip on high bite surfaces, the Smoothie 2s are ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these highlights- * Low profile design * Standard 2.2” bead mounting size * Carefully shaped carcass to increase rolling speed * Includes 2.2″ Dirt-Tech [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2023 X1 Formula 1 Kit. XRay has long been known as one of the highest-end car builders in our industry and their new X1 comes with all their latest F1 speed secrets. Here are the highlights- * New front suspension design w/ CFF upper arms * New chassis w/ redesigned battery backstop & revised wheelbase [...]
Over at Exotek they have announced a new CB6 Carpet Chassis Conversion Kit. The carpet conversion kit was designed to fit the Team Associated B6.3 race buggy and was developed with my old racing buddy John Cravotta from Team Scream. John has long been a master at high-bite carpet tracks and used his experience to help make the Exotek carpet [...]
Over at Pro-Line they have announced some new Bald Eagle tires. The Bald Eagles come slick straight from the factory and can be used on indoor carpet tracks, high-bite clay/dirt tracks, or even for street bashing. Here are the highlights- * Available in both MC (Clay) and S3 (Soft) rubber compounds * Ideal for tracks where slick tires are fastest * Eliminates grinding [...]
Over at TeamSaxo they are now teasing the 1/10th scaled MGT-210 Grand Touring Car Kit. This RWD pan car kit was designed for serious performance on high-bite surfaces. The MGT-210 has a wheelbase of 210mm and is a nice platform for your next on-road build, or for serious on-road racing. The TeamSaxo MGT-210 Grand Touring Car Kit is street priced at [...]
Jason and his crew over at JConcepts have announced a Pre-Mounted version of their very popular Fuzz Bite 4wd front buggy tires. The Fuzz Bite tires are a great choice when racing on carpet or turf. Here are the highlights- * Fuzz Bite are an original JConcepts tire design * Pre-mounts come on JC’s 3353 race wheels * Professionally pre-mounted for your convenience * [...]
Recently announced by SWORKz is the 1/10th scaled S12-2C 2WD Pro Buggy Carpet Edition Kit. Coming hot on the heals of their dirt buggy, the S12-2C was designed for hardcore carpet racing. Here are the highlights- * Optimized corner speed with easy handling on high-grip surfaces * New carpet version gear box system * T7075 hard anodized and lightened aluminum chassis * 6 different [...]
Just announced by Jason and the good folks over at JConcepts are Pre-Mounted Swagger 4wd Buggy Front Tires. The Swaggers are a great choice when racing indoor carpet and these have been professional pre-mounted for your convenience. Here are the highlights- * Available with white or yellow wheels * Molded from JC’s medium soft pink rubber compound * Low profile tire carcass for [...]
Jason and the crew over at JConcepts have announced new Pre-Mounted versions of their Pin Swag and Fuzz Bites race buggy tires. The Pin Swag and Fuzz Bites are great choices when racing indoors on carpet. Here are the highlights- Pre-Mounted Fuzz Bite Tires * Original JConcepts designs * Low profile tire carcass * Ultra-light weight scalloped tire beads * Reverse “water tower” pin shape * [...]
Shipping soon to a hobby shop near you are Hexon 2.2″ 2WD Buggy Carpet Front Tires. In North America we are now entering indoor carpet race season. The new Hexon’s are perfect for carpet racing to help give your 2wd buggy more steering and overall grip. Here are the highlights- * Long lasting tread with consistent performance * Low-profile tire carcass * Next [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced all new Fuzz Bite and Pin Swag carpet racing tires. Both new tires will be available front and rear for 1/10th scaled buggies and were designed using the very latest in carpet tire technology. Check out these highlights- * Low profile tire designs * Open cell foam inserts included * Reverse “water tower” pin shape * Radius positioned [...]
