New JConcepts Golden 73's Tires and Tribute 73's Wheels

Press Release From JConcepts:
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JConcepts continues to build the monster truck tire line-up with a Classic. The Golden 73’s reach deep into the past to a time when bigger was always better. In the golden age of scale monster trucks, some of the largest beasts on the circuit were sporting the 73’s and the fans adored these trucks. The size, the shape, and stance of a vehicle always looked more menacing while they performed alongside lighter and smaller tire vehicles.  However, when it came to size, there was no comparison, these trucks helped set the name Monster Truck into motion.

The team at JConcepts shaped the carcass to be massive and included open cell inserts to support the soft, blue compound. The deep and sharp chevron style tread repeats in position and has a small amount of over-lap in the center. The wide-body stance looks accurate once placed on the #3439 Tribute 73 wheel (not included) and the tire fills out and drops into place. The sidewall is tall and includes lettering and descriptors accurate with the golden age and sports the JConcepts vintage style logo.

One key element of the Golden 73 tire, it needed a larger bead diameter to provide the correct proportion to the 1:1 vehicle it’s often compared to. Going all out, JConcepts decided to pursue the larger bead and create the matching large diameter wheel (#3439 sold separately) so the pairing combination has a legitimate look, fit, and finish. Once the larger bead concept was complete in 3.2” size and styled with proper bulging sidewall curvature, the massive tires really came alive. 

The weight of the Golden 73’s simulates the real crushers of the 1980’s and leaves their large footprint in the dirt and damp soil. Many enthusiasts enjoy rolling through, on and over simulated car crushing settings while watching the blue compound shape, contour, and pull over heavy detailed obstacles. Golden 73’s is intended for monster trucks such as the Clod Buster, Regulator, and vehicles similar in size, scale, layout, and design. Due to the nature of the large sized tire, the turning radius of the vehicle will be slightly reduced.

The product is always backed by JConcepts customer service, supported, and developed by professionals with style and authenticity. JConcepts Racing Tires are molded in exclusive compounds which are world proven for performance, driven, and tested by experts in the industry. Look for reputable dealers and distributors and demand authentic products – choose JConcepts.

Features:

• Large, ~7.3” size with massive cleats
• Fits the matching #3439 Tribute 73 MT wheel (available in black, white, and gray)
• Tire measures – ~4.40” W x 7.3”H
• Overlapping center tread for hard surfaces
• Deep, sharp chevon style tread for dirt surfaces
• Single contour carcass with heavy-duty beads
• Authentic tire lettering with vintage JConcepts logo
• Available in soft “blue” compound
• Includes “React” open cell inserts
• Monster style and performance

The Tribute 73 wheel by JConcepts packs an assortment of options in to a design and style that mimics the golden age of monster truck competition. With a list of design considerations, the team went to work on a simple and durable one-piece 3.2” bead size wheel design that was first stout and second versatile. It was important to incorporate an adaptor which could alter the offset but also maintain a certain look made popular in the hard-core golden age of monster truck display and competition. The step design reduces weight but also adds rigidity for the ultimate bash and play wheel.

The Tribute 73 wheel includes three off-set wheel adaptors. 11mm width for a stock Clod Buster or retro Regulator type monster truck width, 18mm for increased stability on standard wheelbase trucks and 25mm for the ultimate in footing for longer, larger truck builds. The adaptors are installed with 6 x 2.5 x 12mm screws and center precisely on the wheel for positive engagement. The wheels include open and closed planetary caps which attach with 6 x 2.5 x 8mm screws. The planetary caps support a scale look as well as a quick-change function to suit individual needs.

Also included is a pair of steel, serrated, 4mm thin pattern locknuts for greater security. The Tribute 73 wheels are available in white, black, and gray colors to match any color scheme or realistic build. The overall width of the wheels is true to scale which allows a more compact design and included reinforcement ribs on the inside help reduce hub flex. Tribute 73, 3.2” wheels are built just for Golden 73 tires (#4037) and are not interchangeable with any other 2.6” bead tires.

The product is always backed by JConcepts customer service, supported, and developed by professionals with style and authenticity. JConcepts wheels are molded in exclusive materials which are world proven for performance, driven, and tested by experts in the industry. Look for reputable dealers and distributors and demand authentic products – choose JConcepts.

Features:

• One-piece, 3.2” diameter and 3.6” width
• Durable design and material
• Includes multiple off-set wheel adaptors
• Closed and open planetary caps included
• Complete installation hardware
• Available in white, black, and gray colors
• Monster style and performance