New JConcepts Kosmos 1/8-scale buggy tire [VIDEO]

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By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

New from JConcepts:
www.jconcepts.net

Kosmos - blue compound 
Part # - 3186-01
Retail price - $31.00
Map price - $23.25
(Fits - 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Kosmos - green compound 
Part # - 3186-02
Retail price - $31.00
Map price - $23.25
(Fits - 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Kosmos - black compound 

Part # - 3186-07
Retail price - $31.00
Map price - $23.25
(Fits - 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Kosmos - R2 compound 
Part # - 3186-R2
Retail price - $32.00
Map price - $24.00
(Fits - 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Kosmos - O2 compound 
Part # - 3186-O2O2
Retail price - $32.00
Map price - $24.00
(Fits - 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

Kosmos - Y2 compound 
Part # - 3186-Y2
Retail price - $32.00
Map price - $24.00
(Fits - 83mm 1/8th buggy wheel)

When David Ronnefalk joined the JConcepts Racing team, he had a recommendation. "Let's develop a tire for the Euro drivers where the tracks are more dry, rutted and dusty." The team set off on a mission by evaluating JC's past and present tread patterns to arrive at a new build. Tires such as the Hybrid, Chasers and Stackers, already in the line-up, have all served well and have won major events; however, Kosmos has it all. 

Starting with a clean shape and carcass, the design team took to a rectangular based pin which has the forward bite muscle to boost a 1/8th buggy. The staggered rows create a unique zig/zag affect at certain views giving it a 3D mind puzzle affect. In fact, the design is 4 rows deep of off-set and staggered sections when compared to some traditional tires which rely on 2. 

JConcepts has connected several sections of pins with a V-feature to strengthen the base to make Super Soft compounds manageable even in high-speed conditions. The outer rows of pins have been clipped and held back for maximum cornering consistency on bumpy and chunky conditions. The inside of the carcass boasts the standard 3 radial ribs that help minimize tire expansion under hard acceleration and cushions hard impacts. 

The JConcepts tires include the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts made famous by their gray color and durability. The package is complete with re-sealable, zip-top packaging and backed with JConcepts customer support and racing heritage. 

At the races -

The Kosmos quickly established a following during the 2018 Dirt Nitro Challenge. Not just a Euro tire, Ryan Maifield took the new track biter in green compound to an overall TQ in the 1/8th E-buggy class. 

Features:

• Rectangular / block tread, available in multiple compounds
• Staggered row construction, V-feature for firm tread
• Puzzling and unique, Zig / Zag appearance
• 83mm bead mounting size for 1/8th compatibility
• Carefully shaped carcass = forward traction
• Includes Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts

JConcepts VLog with Ryan Maifield and Spencer Rivkin talking about the new Kosmos Tires.

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