New JConcepts 1/8th Buggy Pre-Mounts

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The Reflex tread pattern is the industry standard for competition racing and one of the most popular and widely used 1/8th off-road tread patterns on the market. The Reflex, released in 2014, is a proven commodity and is consistently a top performer at races around the globe. Racers flock to the JConcepts designed tire for consistency, longevity, and ability to select fine compounds such as blue (soft), green (super soft), and long-wear Aqua compounds and new pre-mounted options (green compound).

Drivers of all skill level use The Reflex as the starting point for almost any track surface on any given weekend as a baseline setup. 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. The continuous radius carcass allows the vehicle to drive through the turns with consistency, even in poor or deteriorating conditions.

The JConcepts tire features connected bars throughout the tire design to improve wear and increase consistency in forward acceleration. Clipped outer pins give drivers improved confidence to open more throttle in sweeping corners where the vehicle will carve with more speed. The Reflex arrives standard with the proven Dirt-Tech insert and is compatible with RM2 Insert Bands (8141) and Sidewall Support Adapters (2735) for fine tuning. The Dirt-Tech insert, popularized by its durable nature and gray color, gives customers the combo package they have been waiting for from JConcepts.

The JConcepts team builds, tests, and travels the world to support the brand and gather valuable driver feedback in search of the best appearing and performance items on the market. The product is manufactured with high precision and always backed by JConcepts customer service, supported, and developed by professionals with style, licensing, and authenticity. Look for reputable dealers and distributors and demand authentic and licensed products – choose JConcepts.

At the races –

The Reflex has been on the top step of the podium as recently as the 2023 ROAR Nationals in the hands of Ryan Maifield in 1/8th Nitro Truck as well as 1/8th Electric buggy. Dakotah Phend has enjoyed amazing success with the speedy tire at Racetime Entertainment Events and ROAR National Championships where he’s earned countless championships. Spencer Rivkin, the ace pilot from Arizona recently won in convincing fashion at the TNR Race at Thunder Alley in Beaumont, California on green compound Reflex tires. 

Features:

• JConcepts original tread, available in multiple compounds (unmounted)
• Pre-mounted versions available in bright white or fluorescent yellow wheel colors
• Square, angled pins with horizontal bars
• Stacked tread for equal wearing
• 83mm bead mounting size for 1/8th compatibility
• Carefully shaped carcass = forward traction
• Includes Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts

Main event racing requires performance, consistency, and longevity by selecting the correct tire. The Stalkers tire by JConcepts was developed for surfaces which mature over time, get rough, dry, and include extreme scaling to the surface. The Reflex tire, designed by Jason Ruona, in early 2014 has been a success and the Stalker is a chip off the old block. The larger pin of the JConcepts tire drives smoothly, still maintains quick transition speed, and has enough girth to go the distance.

The design team checked over the carcass profile, height, and width to assure the best balance of weight and drivability. The Stalkers began with an enlarged square pin which has a slight angle on each side. The angle creates some separation at the top which gives some bite in wet conditions providing some versatility to the design. While using compounds such as blue (soft), or green (super soft), the tread is applied to the track with flexibility allowing the tire to conform, bend and move with the terrain. Now, with pre-mounted options, the Stalker can be used straight out of the package with a choice in either bright white or fluorescent yellow colors (green compound).

As the pins meet the base of the tire, the spacing tightens considerably giving a stable footing for the Stalkers. The pin real-estate provides a lot of cushion for extended main events and when paired with long-wear compounds such as A1, A2, and A3, the race pace can be pushed out to 45-60 minutes with ease. The stacked row configuration and cleverly connected pins offer massive forward acceleration. The aligned rows allow some surface drift making the tires forgiving in sand and bumpy track sections. The outside pin has been clipped to help drive-ability and ease the initial turn-in drivers often have concern for. The JConcepts tires include the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts made famous by their gray color and durability.

The JConcepts team builds, tests, and travels the world to support the brand and gather valuable driver feedback in search of the best appearing and performance items on the market. The product is manufactured with high precision and always backed by JConcepts customer service, supported, and developed by professionals with style, licensing, and authenticity. Look for reputable dealers and distributors and demand authentic and licensed products – choose JConcepts.

At the races -

When smaller tread tires become too aggressive on bumpy tracks, the Stalker is a great option to pull out of the arsenal. The popular tread pattern is a Dirt Nitro Challenge champion and has had great success on a variety of different track conditions. The tire is currently offered in A1, A2, A3, green (pre-mounted), and blue compounds to provide success on virtually any surface at any temperature.

Features:

• JConcepts original tread, available in multiple compounds (unmounted)
• Pre-mounted versions available in bright white or fluorescent yellow wheel colors
• Enlarged square, angled pins with horizontal bars
• Stacked tread for equal wearing
• 83mm bead mounting size for 1/8th compatibility
• Carefully shaped carcass = forward traction
• Includes Dirt-Tech closed cell insert