[{"id":11999453,"handle":"wheels-tyres-and-inserts","updated_at":"2026-06-10T12:00:53+01:00","published_at":"2022-08-25T14:37:16+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"1\/8 Astro Tyres","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor dry astro we recommend Schumacher mini pins in YELLOW compound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Damp\/Wet astro we recommend Schumacher spirals in SILVER COMPOUND.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2017-08-08T15:18:40+01:00","alt":"","width":300,"height":400,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/mini_pin_mounted.jpg?v=1502201920"}},{"id":155691286666,"handle":"best-sellers","updated_at":"2026-06-26T22:09:09+01:00","published_at":"2019-11-11T10:53:18+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"HOT RIGHT NOW!","body_html":"Our most popular and in demand products","image":{"created_at":"2019-11-11T11:20:04+00:00","alt":null,"width":3963,"height":2070,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/fbprofilepic.png?v=1622015350"}},{"id":426073864,"handle":"hotrace-tyres","title":"HOTRACE TYRES","updated_at":"2026-06-26T22:24:12+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eRC Pit Box has been the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial UK Hot Race distributor since 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — the longest-standing Hot Race stockist in the UK. We carry the full 1\/8 buggy range including Sahara, Napoli, Amazzonia, Bangkok v2, Miami, Roma and Alaska in all compounds, alongside inserts, wheels and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot Race tyres are made in Italy and used by top drivers at national and international level. Their compound range covers everything from cold winter oiled clay to hot summer outdoor circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Tyre for Which Surface?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor oiled clay (Herts, Brookthorpe):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sahara or Napoli — Clay compound for most conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor dirt (Shrewsbury, NWN, Slough):\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazzonia or Bangkok v2 — compound depends on temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which compound to choose? Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-your-tyre\"\u003eFind Your Tyre wizard\u003c\/a\u003e — it checks the live Met Office forecast for your track and recommends the right tyre and compound automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll stock held in the UK. Next-day delivery available on orders placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-04-11T16:44:00+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"HOTRACE"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2017-04-11T16:46:47+01:00","alt":"","width":400,"height":142,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/hot-race_preload.png?v=1491925607"}},{"id":211926483105,"handle":"vp-pro","title":"VP PRO","updated_at":"2026-06-27T15:44:27+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eVP Pro competition RC tyres and accessories for 1\/8 off-road buggy. Originally exclusive to RC Pit Box in the UK, VP Pro make their tyres in Taiwan to a high competition specification used by top drivers at international level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VP Pro range covers all conditions — clay and oiled outdoor tracks with the Hyperdrive EVO and Spider Web, and wet weather racing with the Diamond EVO. If a VP Pro trade account interests you, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/where-to-buy\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll stock held in the UK for fast next-day delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-05T08:22:25+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"VPPRO"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-08-04T15:22:21+01:00","alt":null,"width":3544,"height":1000,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/vp_pro_logo.png?v=1750088972"}},{"id":268243173537,"handle":"vp-pro-tyres","updated_at":"2026-06-27T15:52:25+01:00","published_at":"2021-05-17T17:29:44+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"VP PRO TYRES","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eVP Pro competition tyres for 1\/8 off-road buggy — covering everything from dry oiled clay to fully saturated wet weather conditions. In stock at RC Pit Box for fast UK next-day delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperdrive EVO (MC Clay)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bar tyre for oiled clay and high-grip outdoor circuits. Excellent forward drive on a clean, grooved racing line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider Web (MC Clay)\u003c\/strong\u003e — specialist clay compound tyre for indoor and oiled outdoor tracks. High traction on clay surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond EVO (M3 \u0026amp; M4)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the definitive wet weather 1\/8 buggy tyre. M4 Super Soft for very wet and saturated conditions, M3 Soft for damp and drying tracks. When the track is properly wet the Diamond EVO is what you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which VP Pro tyre suits your conditions? Use our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/find-your-tyre\"\u003eFind Your Tyre wizard\u003c\/a\u003e — it checks the live Met Office forecast for your track and recommends the right tyre automatically, including the full VP Pro range.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-05-17T17:29:43+01:00","alt":"","width":3544,"height":1000,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/gripz_evo_yellow.png?v=1781791873"}},{"id":445715120428,"handle":"jc-racing-wheels","updated_at":"2026-06-26T12:01:00+01:00","published_at":"2023-05-09T10:43:27+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"WHEELS","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-09T10:44:47+01:00","alt":null,"width":1033,"height":1033,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/image_f2b8e6f9-a850-4a74-be9e-04e63ca3c1f5.jpg?v=1683625488"}}]
