Friday , 19 April 2024

JConcepts Black Jackets 1/8 Scale Tires

JConcepts Black Jackets 1/8 Scale Tires
JConcepts Black Jackets 1/8 Scale Tires

Success in 1/8th buggy racing rests in having the correct tire at the proper time. The Black Jackets from JConcepts made their debut to success at the Dirt Nitro Challenge and Neobuggy events during the 2012 racing season. The Black Jackets, constructed from very small square pins, provide additional grip on loose conditions with a light amount of dust and debris across the surface. The tread spacing near the outside rows are slightly open allowing maximum flexibility to adhere to smooth and slick surfaces providing a reasonable flex contact patch. The crisp center bar construction provides a wall-like pattern of tread which provides additional forward bite and also resists some high-expansion wear associated with typical small pin tires.

The Black Jackets have a quick and nimble feel on the track which translates into quicker lap-times for the driver in certain conditions. During the 2012 Silver State Nitro Challenge, Ryan Maifield utilized the Black Jackets as his go to tire for the dusty conditions. The small pin construction made them ideal for the bumpy conditions while the center bar support allowed plenty of forward traction to climb up to a top spot on the podium. The Black Jackets inner ribbing features a repeated X-type ribbing which reduces the amount of tire expansion under power while still being soft and cushy for bumps and rutted sections. The new high-performance tire includes JConcepts Profiled “closed cell” inserts to finish off a successful package.

Features:
• JConcepts small tread, spread lug design
• Heavy center lug design for increased forward bite
• Ideal spacing for performance and traction
• Tread spacing provides maximum flex for increased grip
• Available in Soft (Blue), Super Soft (Green), Mega Soft (Black) compounds
• Includes light-weight and durable profiled closed cell inserts

Black Jackets – available in blue, green or black compound – (fits 1/8th buggy)
Part # – 3064
(fits 1/8th buggy wheel)

Also available Pre-mounted – Black Jackets – green compound – on your choice of white or yellow wheel – (pre-mounted)
(fits all 1/8th buggies)

[source: www.jconcepts.net]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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