JConcepts Releases Reflex X 1/8 Buggy Tire With New X-Brace Carcass
JConcepts updates its popular Reflex 1/8 buggy tire with an X-brace inner carcass, offered in blue, green and Aqua A2 compounds with Dirt-Tech inserts for $34.
JConcepts just gave one of the most popular tires in 1/8 buggy racing a new inner structure. The new Reflex X, announced October 29, keeps the Reflex tread racers already know (square, angled pins in stacked rows tied together by horizontal bars) and adds a reworked inner carcass with overlapping X-brace ribbing.
Why does that matter? According to JConcepts, the X-brace helps keep the tire from expanding and gives it more support as side loads and cornering forces build. That makes it more consistent when the track comes in and grip goes up. The tread layout is still about strong forward bite, rotation through the turns and a quick release so you can square up and drive off the corner.
Key details:
- Fits 83mm 1/8 buggy wheels
- Includes two tires plus JConcepts' gray Dirt-Tech closed-cell inserts
- Blue compound: Part# 3121X-01
- Green compound: Part# 3121X-02
- Aqua A2 compound: Part# 3121X-03
- Retail price: $34.00 (MAP $22.50)
The Reflex has been a go-to for a long time, and JConcepts calls it "the tire that can do it all." Adding carcass support without changing a tread that already wins is a smart move, especially for high-bite tracks where a standard tire can roll over or balloon. If you already run Reflex, the X version should be easy to work into your tire bag in whichever compound suits your track.
What do you think? Is the X-brace a game changer or just a nice update? Let us know on the podcast!
Source: JConcepts