JConcepts' new Reflex 1/10-scale buggy tires

0 July 14, 2015, 2:35 p.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

Press release from JConcepts:
www.jconcepts.net

The Reflex tire is designed to bridge a gap between the popular Double Dees and other options such as 3Ds and Hybrids. The Reflex has 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 mid-motor buggies and the focus on steering and corner speed, the Reflex releases and bites hard during corner exit for straight line acceleration. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes "pin snap" and also resists tearing or separation.

Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the center of the tire which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and also create side-bite. The Reflex are built on the 60mm bead and carcass design making them interchangeable with all 60mm | 2.4" wheel combinations. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tires includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.

Features:

JConcepts original tread, available in multiple compounds
Square, angled pins with horizontal traction bars
60mm | 2.4" bead mounting size
Carefully shaped carcass = smooth driving characteristics
Includes Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts

Reflex - blue compound (fits 60mm 1/10th buggy rear wheel)
|Part # - 3118-01
Retail price - $21.00

Reflex - green compound (fits 60mm 1/10th buggy rear wheel)
Part # - 3118-02
Retail price - $21.00

Reflex - black compound (fits 60mm 1/10th buggy rear wheel)

Part # - 3118-07
Retail price - $21.00

The Reflex 2wd front tire is designed to bring a grippy tread to an assortment of 2wd buggies on the market. The Reflex has 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. In the case of a front tire, the Reflex has the detail of its matching rear tire but a smoother sidewall transition promotes easier steering characteristics.

Starting with the new tread, the team focused on durability and performance to bring a front tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. With the popularity of mid-motor buggies and the focus on steering and corner speed, the Reflex releases and bites hard during corner exit for straight line acceleration. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes "pin snap" and also resists tearing or separation.

The sidewall area blends nicely which helps smooth initial turn-in and also creates manageable side-bite. The Reflex are built on the 60mm bead and carcass design making them interchangeable with all 60mm | 2.4" wheel combinations. The tire carcass has a continuous thickness throughout that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tires includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.

Features:

JConcepts original tread, available in multiple compounds
Square, angled pins with blended pin and sidewall
60mm | 2.4" bead mounting size
Carefully shaped carcass = smooth driving characteristics
Includes Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts

Reflex - blue compound (fits 60mm 1/10th 2wd buggy front wheel)
Part # - 3119-01
Retail price - $21.00

Reflex - green compound (fits 60mm 1/10th 2wd buggy front wheel)
Part # - 3119-02
Retail price - $21.00

Reflex - black compound (fits 60mm 1/10th 2wd buggy front wheel)
Part # - 3119-07
Retail price - $21.00

Starting with the new tread, the team focused on durability and performance to bring a 4wd front tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. With the popularity of 4wd buggy and the focus on steering and corner speed, the Reflex releases and bites hard during corner exit for straight line acceleration. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes "pin snap" and also resists tearing or separation.