These high-quality dBoots FORTRESS tires, mounted on ARRMA wheels, are direct replacements for your kit items.
Features
Tires:
- Multi-surface 'FORTRESS' tread pattern for awesome traction in all conditions
- High-quality rubber for long-lasting durability
- Pre-glued for trouble-free fit and fast servicing
- Vent holes in tires allow air to move in and out of the tire to improve traction and soak-up bumps and landings
- Vent holes also allow water and dirt to escape from the tire to prevent unbalanced tires and increase durability
Wheels:
- 12 spoke design for stylish looks and increased strength
- Tough nylon for durability on all surfaces
- Black color for head-turning ARRMA styling
- 12mm hex for strength during extreme driving action and easy servicing
Includes
4 x Black wheels with pre-glued dBoots FORTRESS tires
- Product Type: Pre-glued tyre set with wheels
- Scale: 1/18, 1/16
- Quantity: 2 pairs (4 wheels total)
- Colour: Black
- Tyre Type: dBoots FORTRESS
- Tyre Tread Pattern: Multi-surface FORTRESS tread
- Tyre Features: Vent holes for air circulation and shock absorption, vent holes for water and dirt escape
- Rubber Compound: High-quality rubber for long-lasting durability
- Pre-glued: Yes - mounted and glued to wheels
- Wheel Design: 12-spoke design
- Wheel Material: Tough nylon
- Wheel Colour: Black
- Wheel Position: Front and rear
- Hex Drive: 12mm for strength and easy servicing
- Compatible Vehicles: ARRMA MOJAVE GROM series (1/16 and 1/18 variants), C-ARA2104T1 (Red MOJAVE GROM MEGA 380 Brushed 4X4), C-ARA2104T2 (Blue MOJAVE GROM MEGA 380 Brushed 4X4)
- Package Type: Pre-mounted
- Part Number: G-ARA550117
- ARRMA Part Number: ARA550117
Overview
The ARRMA dBoots 'FORTRESS' Tire Set Glued, Option (2 Pairs) represents an excellent choice for RC enthusiasts across the UK looking for reliable, high-performance replacement tyres for their small-scale desert trucks. This comprehensive tyre package includes four pre-mounted wheels with dBoots FORTRESS tyres already glued, making it an ideal solution for quick servicing and hassle-free maintenance. Whether you're a weekend basher enjoying RC car fun in the UK or a dedicated enthusiast seeking consistent performance, these genuine ARRMA tyres deliver the durability and traction you need for multi-surface driving.
These pre-glued tyre sets are specifically designed as direct replacements for ARRMA kit items, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with your existing setup. The FORTRESS tread pattern is engineered for awesome traction across multiple surfaces, from loose dirt and sand to harder packed terrain, making these tyres versatile enough for various RC driving conditions you might encounter. By choosing ready-glued tyres, you eliminate the uncertainty of tyre mounting and gluing yourself, saving time and ensuring professional results every time you swap them out.
ARRMA has built a reputation as one of the most trusted RC manufacturers worldwide, and the dBoots brand partnership has created some of the finest micro and mini scale RC tyres available today. This tyre set represents that same commitment to quality and performance that ARRMA enthusiasts have come to expect, with engineering focused on durability, consistency, and real-world driving conditions.
Key Features
- Multi-surface FORTRESS Tread Pattern — The specialised tread design delivers awesome traction across all driving conditions, whether you're tackling sandy desert terrain, rocky surfaces, or hard-packed earth, ensuring your RC vehicle maintains grip and control in diverse environments.
- High-quality Rubber Compound — The premium rubber material provides long-lasting durability that withstands repeated use, reducing premature wear and giving you consistent performance over extended periods of driving and bashing.
- Pre-glued for Trouble-free Installation — These tyres arrive completely glued to the wheels, eliminating the need for messy tyre glue and the uncertainty of DIY mounting, allowing you to simply remove old tyres and install new ones in minutes with guaranteed secure fitment.
- Innovative Vent Hole Design — The strategically positioned vent holes serve multiple purposes: they allow air to move freely in and out of the tyre to improve overall traction and provide excellent bump absorption during landings and impacts, which is crucial for small-scale vehicles hitting uneven terrain.
- Water and Dirt Escape Channels — The same vent holes allow water and dirt to escape from inside the tyre, preventing the tyre from becoming unbalanced and extending the lifespan of your investment through reduced internal wear and degradation.
- 12-spoke Wheel Design — Beyond just looking fantastic with head-turning ARRMA styling in black, the 12-spoke design provides increased structural strength and rigidity, ensuring the wheels can handle the demands of aggressive driving without flexing or cracking.
- Durable Nylon Construction — The wheels are manufactured from tough nylon material specifically chosen for its ability to withstand impacts and punishment on all surfaces, from smooth indoor tracks to outdoor rocky terrain.
- 12mm Hex Drive Socket — The industry-standard 12mm hex fitting provides strength during extreme driving action and makes routine servicing, maintenance, and wheel changes quick and straightforward with standard hex tools.
Technical Performance
The ARRMA dBoots FORTRESS Tyre Set represents a significant upgrade or replacement option for RC enthusiasts seeking consistent, reliable performance from their small-scale 1/18 scale models. The engineering behind these tyres focuses on practical durability and real-world performance rather than exotic materials, meaning these are tyres designed to survive harsh conditions while maintaining good grip. The FORTRESS tread pattern incorporates a multi-surface design philosophy, which means the tread blocks are positioned to work effectively on both loose and compacted terrain without requiring tyre swaps between different driving environments. The vent hole technology is particularly noteworthy from an engineering standpoint, as it represents a genuine performance innovation rather than merely cosmetic detailing; the holes allow dynamic air exchange during rapid tyre deformation, which engineers have found improves overall traction consistency and provides better shock absorption during the rapid impacts small-scale vehicles experience when jumping or landing from height. The high-quality rubber compound selected for these tyres sits in the sweet spot between ultimate softness and extreme durability, ensuring the tyres won't harden and crack prematurely but will still provide season-long performance under typical UK weather conditions. For 1/18 scale vehicles like the ARRMA MOJAVE GROM series, wheel and tyre selection is critical to overall handling characteristics, and ARRMA's engineering team has spent considerable development time ensuring the FORTRESS pattern works in harmony with these vehicles' suspension geometry and driving dynamics.
What's in the Box
- 4 x Black wheels with pre-glued dBoots FORTRESS tyres (2 pairs)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What ARRMA vehicles are these tyres compatible with? — These dBoots FORTRESS tyres are confirmed compatible with the ARRMA MOJAVE GROM series, including the C-ARA2104T1 (Red variant) and C-ARA2104T2 (Blue variant) with MEGA 380 brushed motors in 4X4 configuration. They are also compatible with the 1/16 MOJAVE GROM 4X4 RTR Brushed Desert Truck, making them an ideal spare set or upgrade for these popular small-scale desert trucks.
- Are these tyres suitable for beginners? — Yes, absolutely. Because these tyres come pre-glued to the wheels, they eliminate the most frustrating part of tyre maintenance for newcomers to the hobby. Rather than struggling with tyre glue and trying to mount tyres straight, beginners can simply swap out worn tyres for fresh ones in under a minute, meaning more time driving and less time troubleshooting equipment.
- How many pairs of tyres are included? — This is a 2-pair option set, which means you receive 4 individual wheels with tyres pre-mounted and glued. This is a complete replacement set suitable for a small-scale vehicle that uses four wheels, providing both front and rear tyres in one purchase.
- What is the advantage of the vent holes in the FORTRESS tyres? — The vent holes serve two critical functions: firstly, they improve traction and shock absorption by allowing air to move in and out of the tyre as it deforms during impacts and landings, which is essential for small-scale RC vehicles that encounter rough terrain and jumps regularly. Secondly, the holes allow water, mud, and dirt to escape from inside the tyre, preventing the tyre from becoming unbalanced and significantly extending tyre life by reducing internal degradation and wear.
- Can I use these tyres on other RC vehicles? — These tyres are specifically engineered and tested for ARRMA small-scale desert trucks with the 1/18 scale and 1/16 scale specifications. While the 12mm hex fitting is relatively common, fitting them to vehicles outside the ARRMA range may result in fitment issues or compromised performance, so we recommend confirming compatibility before purchase.
- How do I install pre-glued tyres? — Installation is straightforward: simply remove your old worn-out tyres from the wheels, and press the new pre-glued tyre-and-wheel assemblies onto your vehicle's drive shafts, securing them with the wheel nuts or clips. Because the tyres are already glued, you skip the entire tyre-mounting and glue-curing process entirely.
- How long do these tyres typically last? — Tyre lifespan depends heavily on driving style and terrain. With the high-quality rubber compound and durable nylon construction, you can expect these tyres to provide several months of regular driving before wear becomes noticeable, especially if you rotate between multiple sets to allow rubber to cool between sessions.
- What wheel specifications are included? — The wheels feature a stylish 12-spoke design manufactured from tough nylon in black colour to match ARRMA's design aesthetic. They incorporate a 12mm hex drive socket for strength and easy servicing, and the wheels are designed to complement the suspension geometry of ARRMA small-scale desert trucks.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the ARRMA dBoots 'FORTRESS' Tire Set Glued, Option (2 Pairs) G-ARA550117 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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