Overview
This is a pair of Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Tires. Pro-Line is ready to change the No Prep Drag game once again with a true next-generation front tire designed for maximum performance: the Front Runner Tire! Named after the front tires found in full-size drag racing, the Pro-Line Front Runner Tire was built from the ground up to be as lightweight and narrow as possible while still maintaining a scale appearance. The outside of the tire features a standard 2.2" bead, so it will look like all the regular front tires from the outside, but the inside of the tire has a 2.7" flat bead for reduced rubber weight.
Combine with Pro-Line's Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheel (PRO280303), which eliminates the need for tire foam, and you have the ultimate Drag Racing front tire and wheel. Now that top drag racers are consistently dropping sub 2-second runs, every gram of weight counts. Don't get stuck dragging around heavy front tires; get your own set of Front Runners today!
Please note: All tires & wheels are sold in pairs, unless otherwise noted
PRO10197203 | Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" 2WD S3 (Soft) Drag Racing Front Tires (2) for 2.2"/2.7" Drag Racing Front Wheels
Features
- All-new Ground up Design for Maximum Performance
- 2.2"/2.7" Mounting Beads
- Super Narrow and Lightweight
- Combine with Pro-Line's Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels (PRO280303)
- Eliminates the Need for Tire Foam
- Maintains Scale Appearance
- Named After Full-Size Drag Racing Tires
- Tires Made in the USA, since 1982
Fits
- Pro-Line Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels (PRO280303)
- Brand: Pro-Line
- Model Number: G-PRO10197-203
- Product Type: Front Drag Racing Tyres (pair)
- Scale: 1/10
- Drive Position: 2WD Front
- Racing Class: Drag
- Compound: S3 (Soft)
- Tyre Height: 3.18 inches (81mm)
- Tyre Width: 0.70 inches (18mm)
- Outer Bead Size: 2.2 inches
- Inner Bead Size: 2.7 inches (flat bead)
- Quantity in Package: 2 tyres
- Compatible Wheels: Pro-Line Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels (PL2803-03)
- Requires Tyre Foam: No (when used with compatible wheels)
- Made in: USA
- Pack Contents: Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" S3 (Soft) Drag Racing Front Tyres (2 pcs)
Overview
The Pro-Line Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" S3 (Soft) Drag Racing Front Tyres represent a revolutionary approach to no-prep drag racing performance for 1/10 scale RC cars in the UK and beyond. Named after the front tyres found in full-size drag racing, these tyres were built from the ground up to be as lightweight and narrow as possible whilst still maintaining an authentic scale appearance. Pro-Line has once again changed the game with a true next-generation front tyre designed for maximum performance, specifically engineered for drag racing enthusiasts who demand every possible advantage on the track.
These tyres are perfect for serious RC drag racers who understand that in modern no-prep drag racing, where top competitors are consistently dropping sub 2-second runs, every single gram of weight counts. Whether you are competing in organised drag racing events across the UK or simply looking to optimise your RC drag car setup, the Front Runner tyres eliminate unnecessary weight from your front end without compromising on the professional, scale appearance that makes your model look like a genuine miniature drag racing vehicle. When combined with Pro-Line's Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels, you have access to the ultimate drag racing front tyre and wheel combination.
Don't get stuck dragging around heavy front tyres that slow your acceleration and reduce your competitive edge. Get your own set of Front Runners today and experience the performance advantages that serious RC drag racers are already enjoying. This pair of premium drag racing tyres is an essential upgrade for anyone serious about competitive RC drag racing performance.
Key Features
- Dual Bead Design — The revolutionary 2.2"/2.7" mounting bead system features a standard 2.2" bead on the outside for authentic scale appearance, whilst the inside utilises a 2.7" flat bead for dramatically reduced rubber weight, giving you the best of both worlds in appearance and performance.
- All-New Ground Up Design for Maximum Performance — These tyres were not simply modified from existing designs; they were engineered from scratch specifically for drag racing, incorporating every innovation Pro-Line has learned from working with top drag racers to optimise acceleration and weight distribution.
- Super Narrow and Lightweight Construction — The specialist narrow profile (measuring just 0.70" in width) reduces unsprung mass at the front of your RC car, dramatically improving weight transfer during acceleration and helping you achieve the fastest possible launch and elapsed times in drag racing competition.
- Eliminates the Need for Tyre Foam — When paired with Pro-Line's Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels (PL2803-03), these tyres do not require traditional tyre foam inserts, saving additional weight and simplifying your setup process whilst maintaining optimal tyre performance.
- Maintains Scale Appearance — Despite their advanced lightweight construction and innovative engineering, these tyres maintain the authentic, professional appearance expected from a genuine RC drag racing vehicle, ensuring your model looks as good as it performs on the track.
- S3 (Soft) Compound — The soft compound tyre formulation provides maximum grip on drag racing surfaces, ensuring superior traction off the line and throughout your run for the most aggressive acceleration characteristics.
- Made in the USA Since 1982 — Pro-Line's heritage of manufacturing quality RC tyres in America ensures consistent quality control, proven durability, and engineering excellence you can trust in competitive racing environments.
Technical Performance
The Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" tyres represent cutting-edge engineering specifically optimised for the demands of 1/10 scale drag racing. At a height of 3.18 inches (81mm) and width of just 0.70 inches (18mm), these tyres deliver an exceptionally narrow profile that minimises rotating mass and unsprung weight—critical factors in drag racing where acceleration is everything. The dual-bead design is the key to understanding why these tyres represent such a significant advancement: the outer 2.2" bead maintains visual authenticity and compatibility with standard drag racing wheel aesthetics, whilst the inner 2.7" flat bead uses a larger diameter to reduce the overall thickness of rubber required, resulting in substantial weight savings compared to traditional front drag racing tyres. This engineering breakthrough means you can run lighter tyres without sacrificing the scale appearance that makes your RC car look genuinely competitive. The S3 soft compound provides excellent grip characteristics essential for launching hard on drag racing surfaces, whilst the lightweight construction means better weight distribution and faster acceleration throughout your run. When installed on the compatible Pro-Line Showtime Front Runner wheels, these tyres require no foam inserts, further reducing weight and simplifying your setup. For UK RC drag racing enthusiasts seeking to shave critical milliseconds from their elapsed times, these represent the modern standard in front tyre technology.
What's in the Box
- Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" S3 (Soft) Drag Racing Front Tyres (pair)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is special about the dual bead design on these drag racing tyres? — The unique 2.2"/2.7" bead system gives you the best of both worlds: the outside 2.2" bead looks like standard drag racing front tyres so your model maintains authentic scale appearance, but the inside 2.7" flat bead is much larger in diameter, allowing Pro-Line to use significantly less rubber whilst still maintaining structural integrity, resulting in dramatic weight reduction that improves acceleration and launch characteristics in drag racing.
- Do I need tyre foam with the Front Runner tyres? — When used with Pro-Line's Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels (PL2803-03), these tyres do not require traditional tyre foam inserts, eliminating additional weight from your drag car and simplifying your setup process.
- What wheels do these tyres fit? — These tyres are designed specifically for the Pro-Line Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels (PL2803-03). They feature mounting beads of 2.2" and 2.7" to work with this compatible wheel system.
- Why is weight so critical in drag racing? — In modern competitive 1/10 scale no-prep drag racing, top competitors are consistently achieving sub 2-second elapsed times, meaning every single gram of weight becomes critical to performance, as lighter vehicles accelerate faster and achieve better launch characteristics off the starting line, directly translating to faster elapsed times and winning more races.
- What is the S3 soft compound? — The S3 designation indicates a soft rubber compound specifically formulated for maximum grip on drag racing surfaces, ensuring superior traction characteristics during the critical launch phase of your run where grip directly translates to acceleration and speed.
- Are these tyres suitable for beginners? — These are specialist drag racing tyres designed for competitive no-prep drag racing rather than general-purpose RC car use; they are best suited to experienced RC drag racers who understand drag racing setup, tuning, and racing techniques, and who are competing in organised drag racing events.
- How do these compare to regular front drag racing tyres? — The Front Runner represents a significant advancement over traditional drag racing front tyres, primarily through its revolutionary dual-bead design that achieves substantial weight reduction through engineering innovation rather than simply using thinner rubber, combined with the option to eliminate foam inserts when using compatible wheels, resulting in overall weight savings that translate directly to improved acceleration and competitive performance.
- What RC cars are these tyres compatible with? — These tyres are designed as a complete system for Pro-Line Showtime Front Runner 2.2"/2.7" Wheels and are compatible with 1/10 scale drag racing vehicles that accept these wheel sizes, including vehicles like the Team Associated RC10DR Desert Edition Brushless RTR.
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