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The Square Fuzzie is back. Pro-Line‘s iconic tire that changed everything is once again available, new and improved. The improvements include promised longer tread life and availability in the M3 soft compound and the M4 super soft compound. This initial set is made for the 2.2″ rear buggy wheel. These aren’t the only new tires that Pro-Line has on offer. [...]
Apparently some people have spoken and JConcepts has heard these “people” loud and clear. Due to “numerous requests” they are now offering up a number of their popular tires premounted on the Hazard +3mm offset wheel. You’ll find the Goose Bumps, Subcultures, Double Dees, Bar Codes and Pressure Points, all in green compound, mounted on black Hazard +3mm wheels. These [...]
As bashers, we actually do get this question often.. ‘What slicks can I run on my monster truck?’ Well the IPANEMA guys have added an answer. Their new Monster Truck Belted Slicks are designed to lay down the maximum traction for your street racing needs. For the guys running the huge power plants in their monster trucks while [...]
Panther are back with a new tire design for 1/8 scale buggies, called the Rattler. Panther suggests that these tires are ideal for hard packed surfaces and also mention that the tires were used to TQ and win round 2 of the Midwest Nitro Series. The Rattler is available in three compounds: soft, super soft, and clay. You also have [...]
The folks from DuraTrax continue their tire line with this latest offering. The Duratrax Persuader and Equalizer 1/8 scale buggy tires are that latest offering. The Equalizers are for high grip on looser tracks while the Persuader is meant for indoor or smooth, hard packed tracks. They are available in soft C2 or super-soft C3 compounds, and you can get [...]
A lot of companies say that they make monster truck tires… But do they really make your truck a monster? Proline has just come out with a tire that will for sure make your truck a monster, they call them their Trencher X tires. Keep reading to get the scoop..
Here are some pics of some of the new Dynamite Speedtreads Tires that are being shown here at iHobby 2011 These are both 1/8 scale and SCT truck tires, with a variety of treads. Hit up this link if you want to see just exactly what each tread pattern is. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 [...]
The molding magicians at Panther have a few new products here at IHobby. The one above is a new parts mat made from super flexible silicone. They’re perfect for holding screws, shocks, bearings and other small parts that have a terrible tendency to roll away when you turn your back. The one pictured above is one of [...]
Schumacher have decided to dive into the Short Course scene with two types of tires: Mini Pin-SC’s and Mini SpikeSC’s. These Mini Spikes are a less aggressive general purpose tire, which Schumacher reccomend for Grass, Astroturf, Carpet and general use. Mini Pins are aggressive high-traction tires, for astro carpet and other surfaces with a lot of grip. Schumacher suggest trimming the front tires to reduce [...]
The folks over at Pro-Line sent the picture and text: Rumor has it that there will be a new Traxxas Style Bead Monster Truck tire in town soon.. Can Big Joe defend his title as the biggest baddest MT tire of all time? We think he has his work cut out… So we have some Big Joe’s on the left and Trencher’s [...]
Want to tear up the dunes? Rip through some snow? Check out Pro-Line’s new Sand Paw 2.0 2.2″ tires! Why are they version 2.0? Well, Pro-Line has changed the rubber compound to give them even longer life to keep you out and bashing. Blaze over to Pro-Line and grab a pair. Summer will be over soon, [...]
Pro-Line now offers there Dirt Hawg or Trencher tires pre-mounted on 2.8″ Desperado rims for all you Traxxas bashers out there who aren’t into gluing. These are available for Jatos, Rustlers, and Stampedes, just make sure you order the right model for your vehicle as the front and rears are different between some electric, nitro, and 4×4 models. [...]
The guys who do it best when it comes to tires have given us a sneak peak at their new Blockade SC tire. Pro-Line is bringing their kick-butt 2011 ROAR Gas National tire to the masses very soon. Promising great side and front bite, these tires will be great on a variety of surfaces and are coming soon! If [...]
If you’re a hardcore street basher, big, knobby tires just aren’t for you. If you happen to bash a Traxxas Stampede 2×4/4×4, Jato, or Rustler on the street, check out Pro Line’s Street Fighter 2.8″ tire built specifically for Traxxas Style bead rims! These tires are built to be a direct replacement for Traxxas tires on Traxxas style [...]
Remember a little while ago, around IHobby time, when DuraTrax announced their line of competition grade 1/8 scale buggy tires? Everybody was all like “What? DuraTrax? No way. Why are they getting into that market? What’s going on here? Where’d I put my pants?” Well, now they are expanding their competition tire line to short course competition. DuraTrax has a [...]
