News — 1/8 buggy tyres

When you're buying 1/8 buggy tyres, one of the first decisions you'll face is whether to go pre-glued or tyre only. Both have genuine advantages — it comes down to your experience level, how much you race, and how much control you want over your setup.Pre-Glued — Just Bolt On and GoPre-glued tyres come ready mounted on wheels, fully glued and ready to fit straight to the car. You simply bolt them on and you're racing. For newer drivers or anyone who doesn't want to spend time in the pits gluing, pre-glued is a brilliant option.There's no mess, no drying...

Wet weather racing on oiled clay is one of the most challenging tyre decisions in 1/8 buggy. Run the wrong rubber at the wrong time and you'll be fighting the car all day. Get it right and a wet meeting can actually become an advantage — particularly if your competitors are less prepared.Here's the progression that works on UK oiled clay tracks like Herts and Brookthorpe when conditions change through the day.Very Wet — VP Pro Diamond EVO M4 (Super Soft)When the track is properly wet — standing water, soaked clay, no racing line — the VP Pro 814 Diamond...

GRP tyres are relatively new to the UK 1/8 buggy scene, but they've made an immediate impact at the highest level. Multiple UK and European champion Elliott Boots won Round 1 of the UK Nationals at Herts on GRP, with Lewis Jones taking third on the same rubber. If that's not a statement of intent, nothing is.At RC Pit Box we stock the full GRP range — Flexy, Triky, Micro and Block in all four compounds — and here's what's working at the tracks we know best.Understanding GRP CompoundsGRP use a different compound naming system to Hot Race. The key...

If you race 1/8 buggy at a UK outdoor dirt track, two Hot Race tyres regularly come up in conversation: the Bangkok v2 and the Amazzonia. Both work well on outdoor circuits, but they suit slightly different track conditions — and knowing which to reach for on race day can make a real difference.Here's what we've found works at two of the UK's popular outdoor venues: Shrewsbury (Hadnall) and Slough.The Key DifferenceThe Bangkok v2 has a more open, self-cleaning pin tread that handles loose and dusty surfaces very well. If the track is dry, dusty and the racing line is...

Hot Race now produce two high-traction 1/8 buggy tyres for oiled clay and high-grip outdoor circuits: the long-established Sahara, and the newer Napoli. Both share the same compound range, but the tread patterns differ. Here's what you need to know.The SaharaThe Sahara has been the leading oiled clay tyre in the UK since Hot Race launched it in 2017. Its connected bar-and-pin tread pattern generates massive forward bite and excellent steering response on oiled and clay surfaces. It's the benchmark — and the most popular 1/8 buggy tyre at UK outdoor oiled clay venues like Herts and Brookthorpe.Shop the Hot...