[{"id":687931621755,"handle":"get-ready-for-brookthorpe","updated_at":"2026-06-26T22:09:09+01:00","published_at":"2026-06-17T08:15:38+01:00","sort_order":"most-relevant","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Get Ready for Brookthorpe","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBrookthorpe is an oiled track, which favours Clay and N-compound tyres. Ahead of this national, look at GRP’s N25 Super Soft (Clay) and N35 Soft (Clay) compounds across the Flexy, Triky, and Micro range, Hot Race Sahara in Clay and White compound, VP Pro Hyperdrive EVO (Clay), and PBR ‘Barr’ in Clay Soft and Clay SS.\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":672375341435,"handle":"grp-tyres","updated_at":"2026-06-27T15:50:55+01:00","published_at":"2025-06-16T15:14:58+01:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"GRP TYRES","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eGRP tyres are a relatively new arrival to the UK 1\/8 buggy scene but have already made a significant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy, GRP offer competition-level performance across a range of surfaces and conditions — at £10 per pair they're also excellent value, with pre-glued options available for those who want to bolt on and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Patterns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexy\u003c\/strong\u003e — connected flexible tread for oiled clay and high-grip outdoor circuits. The go-to choice at Herts and Brookthorpe once the track has grooved in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriky\u003c\/strong\u003e — open aggressive tread for dusty and loose surfaces, or when the line isn't fully established. Also very fast at Shrewsbury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro\u003c\/strong\u003e — works particularly well at multi-surface outdoor tracks like Shrewsbury in S25 and S35 compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlock\u003c\/strong\u003e — knobby all-round tread for clay and dirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN25 Super Soft \/ N35 Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e — for oiled clay and high-grip outdoor surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS25 Super Soft \/ S35 Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e — for outdoor dirt and loose surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which pattern and compound suits your track? Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-your-tyre\"\u003eFind Your Tyre wizard\u003c\/a\u003e for a personalised recommendation based on your track and the live Met Office forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll GRP tyres in stock at RC Pit Box for fast UK next-day delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2025-06-16T15:14:57+01:00","alt":null,"width":240,"height":99,"src":"\/\/rcpitbox.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/logo_grp_web.png?v=1750083298"}},{"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":687931654523,"handle":"stock-up-for-shrewsbury","updated_at":"2026-06-26T22:09:08+01:00","published_at":"2026-06-17T08:15:42+01:00","sort_order":"most-relevant","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Stock Up for Shrewsbury","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eShrewsbury is a dirt track, which favours S-compound tyres. Ahead of this national, stock up on GRP’s S25 Super Soft (Dirt) and S35 Soft (Dirt) compounds across the Flexy, Triky, and Micro range – including Flexy and Triky S25, currently in good supply – plus Hot Race Amazzonia and Bangkok in Soft, Medium, and Hard compound.\u003c\/p\u003e"}]
The GRP Flexy is a 1/8 off-road buggy tyre designed for clean, high-grip surfaces — its flexible tread conforms to the track surface for maximum contact and traction on oiled clay and packed indoor circuits. A top choice for UK indoor venues like Herts and Brookthorpe where track preparation is consistent.
Compound Guide
N25 Super Soft (Clay): Very cold conditions, ultra-high-traction indoor clay and oiled surfaces
N35 Soft (Clay): Standard indoor clay and oiled outdoor circuits — most popular choice
S25 Super Soft (Dirt): Cold or damp outdoor dirt with moderate grip
S35 Soft (Dirt): Standard outdoor dirt and packed clay circuits
Supplied as a tyre-only pair. Pre-glued options on white or yellow GRP wheels are also available. Use our Find Your Tyre wizard for a compound recommendation based on your track and the forecast.
