TEAM ASSOCIATED DR10 REAR WHEELS WITH DRAG SLICK TYRES AS71072

Overview

The Team Associated DR10 Rear Wheels with Drag Slick Tyres (AS71072) are purpose-built replacement wheels and tyres designed specifically for RC drag racing enthusiasts in the UK and beyond. These wheels represent an essential component for maintaining consistent performance on your Team Associated DR10 drag racing platform, whether you're competing at No Prep RC Drag Racing events or enjoying recreational passes at your local track. The smooth, slick tread profile is engineered to maximise traction and stability during straight-line acceleration, ensuring that your drag car launches with confidence and minimal wheel spin.

If you own a Team Associated DR10 or DR10M drag racing car, these replacement rear wheels and tyres are a practical maintenance item that will help keep your setup running at peak performance from pass to pass. Drag racing demands precision and consistency, and worn tyres can significantly impact your launch characteristics and elapsed times. By choosing genuine Team Associated OEM parts, you ensure compatibility and reliability that aftermarket alternatives simply cannot guarantee. These wheels mount using a standard 12mm hex connection, making installation straightforward for experienced RC builders and competitors alike.

Whether you're a seasoned drag racing competitor looking to refresh your rubber between events, or you're building your first DR10 RC drag car from scratch, the AS71072 rear wheel and tyre assembly is an official Team Associated component that belongs in your spares box. Available now from RC Model Shop, a trusted UK RC retailer, these wheels offer authentic performance and guaranteed fitment for your drag racing platform.

Key Features

• Smooth Slick Tread Pattern — The drag-specific slick tyre design eliminates grooves and surface irregularities, creating maximum contact patch between the tyre and the prepared racing surface for superior traction and straighter launches on drag strips and No Prep RC Drag Racing events.
• Pre-Mounted Assembly — These wheels arrive ready to install, with the tyres already mounted onto the wheels, saving you assembly time and ensuring that wheels and tyres are perfectly matched for balanced, predictable handling characteristics.
• 12mm Hex Fitment — The wheels feature a standard 12mm hex connection that is compatible with the Team Associated DR10 platform, allowing straightforward installation and removal for maintenance, tyre changes, and routine servicing.
• Genuine Team Associated Component — As an official OEM part manufactured by Team Associated, these wheels guarantee perfect compatibility with your DR10 or DR10M chassis and meet the exact specifications that Team Associated engineers designed into your drag car.
• Rear Position Wheels — Specifically designed for rear-axle mounting, these wheels work in conjunction with the DR10's rear suspension geometry to provide the squat and traction characteristics that are critical for winning drag racing launches.
• Consistent Performance — Fresh, unworn drag slick tyres deliver predictable grip characteristics and eliminate the variables that come with aged or damaged rubber, helping you achieve repeatable passes and competitive elapsed times.

Technical Performance

The Team Associated DR10 platform represents one of the most successful purpose-built RC drag racing platforms available to UK enthusiasts, and these OEM rear wheels and tyres are engineered to integrate seamlessly with the DR10's innovative mid-motor design and weight distribution characteristics. The DR10M variant introduced a revolutionary mid-motor configuration that uses motor torque rotation to apply downward force to the rear tyres, generating additional rear-end squat for improved off-the-line acceleration and increased tyre-to-surface contact area. These rear wheels and slick tyres are designed to maximise the benefits of that engineering by providing the grip and consistency that allows the DR10's advanced suspension geometry, sealed gear differential, and adjustable V2 slipper clutch to perform at their best. The 1/10 scale platform uses a 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy-duty sealed silicone-filled gear differential, and your rear tyres are critical to translating that mechanical advantage into forward acceleration. The slick tyre compound and tread design have been developed through extensive Team Associated research and development, and validated through thousands of competitive passes at No Prep RC Drag Racing events across North America and internationally. Whether you're running the factory-standard wheelbase of 327mm or experimenting with adjustable suspension geometry and vertical ball ends for roll centre adjustments, these rear wheels will perform consistently and reliably.

What's in the Box

• Pair of DR10 rear wheels with drag slick tyres pre-mounted (2 wheels total)
• Ready to install onto 12mm hex rear hubs

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these wheels compatible with my Team Associated DR10? — Yes, these are genuine OEM Team Associated parts specifically designed for the DR10 and DR10M platforms. They mount directly onto the standard 12mm hex rear hubs used on these vehicles. The AS71072 is the official part number for DR10 rear wheels with drag slick tyres.
• What size are these wheels and do they fit the front as well? — These are 2.2-inch rear wheels with matching drag slick tyres designed specifically for rear-axle mounting on the DR10. The front wheels are sold separately (AS71073) and use a different tyre compound and tread pattern optimised for front-end stability and directional control during launches.
• Can I use these on my DR10M or only on the original DR10? — These wheels are compatible with both the original DR10 and the newer DR10M mid-motor variant. They work equally well with both platforms and integrate with the DR10M's improved weight distribution and traction characteristics.
• What does 12mm hex fitment mean and will they fit my RC car? — The 12mm hex fitment refers to the connection system where the wheel hub connects to the vehicle's stub axle. The wheel features a female 12mm hex socket that slides onto your vehicle's male 12mm hex hub. If your RC car uses 12mm hex hubs, these wheels will fit perfectly. The Team Associated DR10 platform uses 12mm hex fitment throughout.
• How often should I replace these tyres? — Drag slick tyres wear gradually with repeated passes, and performance can become inconsistent as the tyre surface becomes glazed or develops flat spots. Most competitive drag racers replace their rear slicks every 5-10 events depending on usage intensity, track surface condition, and whether they're competing or just having fun. If you notice reduced traction or inconsistent launches, it's probably time for fresh rubber.
• Are these suitable for beginners? — These are genuine OEM parts suitable for any DR10 owner, whether you're a beginner or an experienced competitor. Beginners will find them straightforward to install—they simply mount onto the rear hubs with no additional assembly required. However, to use these wheels, you'll need an already-assembled DR10 or DR10M drag racing car, as these are replacement parts rather than a complete vehicle.
• Can I use these on other RC car brands? — These wheels are specifically designed for the Team Associated DR10 platform with 12mm hex fitment. While some RC cars from other manufacturers also use 12mm hex connections, we recommend only using these official Team Associated wheels on Team Associated DR10 vehicles to ensure proper fitment, suspension geometry alignment, and performance characteristics.
• What is the difference between these and the optional 3.0-inch drag slick tyres available for the DR10? — The DR10 platform supports both 2.2-inch and 3.0-inch rear tyres, each with specific advantages. The 2.2-inch option (included in these AS71072 wheels) is lighter and improves rotational responsiveness, whilst the optional 3.0-inch drag slicks provide a larger diameter for additional ground clearance and support for heavier builds. Your choice depends on your weight distribution, gearing, and personal preference for handling characteristics.

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