Overview
The Associated Reflex 14B/14T Wide Mini Pin Tyres - Mounted (AS21540) are genuine factory-mounted tyres specifically engineered for competitive 1/10 scale RC racing. Whether you're running the Associated Reflex 14B or the Reflex 14T, these tyres deliver the performance and reliability you need to dominate the track. As a serious RC enthusiast in the UK, you understand that tyre choice is critical to your lap times and overall vehicle performance. These genuine Associated tyres come pre-mounted and ready to fit, eliminating the hassle of sourcing compatible wheels and managing the installation process yourself.
Built by Associated, one of the most respected names in RC car racing worldwide, these tyres represent years of engineering expertise and on-track testing. The wide mini pin tread pattern has been specifically developed to provide optimal grip and handling characteristics across a variety of track surfaces and conditions. If you're looking for an easy, ready-to-fit tyre solution that doesn't compromise on quality or performance, the Reflex 14B/14T Wide Mini Pin Tyres are an excellent choice for your RC buggy setup. These are not aftermarket alternatives—they're the genuine article, manufactured to the exact specifications required by your vehicle.
RC car UK enthusiasts and competitive racers alike trust Associated products because they understand that marginal gains add up to significant advantages on the track. By choosing factory-mounted tyres from a manufacturer as experienced as Associated, you're investing in consistency, reliability, and proven performance that will help you extract maximum potential from your 14B or 14T chassis.
Key Features
- Wide Mini Pin Tread Pattern — The tread design features strategically placed mini pins that provide enhanced grip and traction across multiple surface types, allowing your RC buggy to maintain speed through corners and accelerate confidently out of turns. This pattern is particularly effective on indoor carpet tracks and outdoor asphalt surfaces where precise handling is essential for competitive racing.
- Factory-Mounted Tyres — These tyres arrive already mounted on wheels and ready to install directly onto your Associated Reflex 14B or 14T, saving you time and ensuring perfect fitment from day one. This eliminates the need for separate wheel purchases or the complexity of mounting and balancing tyres yourself, meaning you can get your RC car on the track immediately.
- Genuine Associated Product — As an official Associated item, these tyres are manufactured to the exact specifications and quality standards set by the brand, ensuring compatibility, durability, and performance that matches your vehicle's engineering. There is no guesswork when you choose genuine manufacturer components—you know you're getting the right product.
- Optimised for 1/10 Scale Racing — Designed specifically for the dimensions and weight distribution of the Reflex 14B and 14T platforms, these tyres have been engineered to work in perfect harmony with your chassis geometry, suspension setup, and overall performance envelope, maximising your vehicle's potential on the track.
- Suitable for Multiple Surface Types — The mini pin tread pattern performs exceptionally well on both indoor carpet tracks and outdoor asphalt surfaces, making these tyres versatile enough to handle different racing environments without requiring alternative setups for each location.
Technical Performance
The Associated Reflex 14B/14T Wide Mini Pin Tyres represent the culmination of extensive research and development by one of the RC racing industry's most established manufacturers. The wide mini pin tread pattern has been precisely engineered to balance multiple performance characteristics including grip, longevity, and predictability across the full range of track conditions you're likely to encounter. The tyre compound and construction have been specifically formulated to work optimally with the Reflex 14 platform's suspension geometry and handling characteristics. By choosing these factory-mounted tyres, you're benefiting from Associated's decades of motorsport engineering expertise and track-proven performance data. The mounting process has been completed to factory specifications, ensuring that the tyres are correctly balanced and positioned for maximum performance from the moment you install them on your vehicle. This attention to detail in manufacturing and pre-assembly means you can focus entirely on driving and racing, rather than worrying about whether your tyre setup meets professional standards. Whether you're competing in club-level events or pushing for personal best lap times in casual sessions, these tyres will deliver the consistency and reliability that separates winning setups from the rest of the field.
What's in the Box
- Associated Reflex 14B/14T Wide Mini Pin Tyres - factory-mounted and ready to fit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these tyres ready to use straight out of the box? — Yes, the Associated Reflex 14B/14T Wide Mini Pin Tyres come factory-mounted and are ready to install directly onto your compatible vehicle. There is no assembly, mounting, or balancing required, allowing you to start racing immediately after installation.
- Which Associated models are these tyres compatible with? — These tyres are specifically designed for the Associated Reflex 14B and Associated Reflex 14T 1/10 scale buggy platforms. Always verify compatibility with your specific chassis before purchase to ensure proper fitment and performance.
- What is the mini pin tread pattern best suited for? — The wide mini pin tread design excels on both indoor carpet tracks and outdoor asphalt surfaces, providing consistent grip and predictable handling across these common racing environments. The pins help evacuate moisture and debris while maintaining contact patch stability through corners and acceleration zones.
- Why should I choose genuine Associated tyres over aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine Associated tyres are engineered specifically for your Reflex platform's suspension geometry, weight distribution, and handling characteristics. They undergo the same rigorous testing and quality control processes as all Associated components, ensuring compatibility, durability, and performance that aftermarket options may not guarantee. Using genuine tyres also ensures that your vehicle performs exactly as the designers intended.
- Are these tyres suitable for competitive racing? — Absolutely. These are professional-grade racing tyres used by serious RC competitors across the UK and globally. They meet the exacting standards required for competitive club racing and are trusted by drivers who demand maximum performance and reliability.
- What makes factory-mounted tyres a better choice? — Factory-mounted tyres eliminate variables in the mounting and balancing process, ensuring that every tyre meets the manufacturer's specifications for balance, pressure, and positioning. This consistency translates directly to more predictable handling and faster lap times on the track. You also save time and avoid the hassle of sourcing compatible wheels separately.
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 Associated Reflex 14B/14T Wide Mini Pin Tyres - Mounted AS21540 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.
- Brand: Associated
- Model Number: AS21540
- Product Type: Tyres - Factory-Mounted
- Tyre Type: Wide Mini Pin
- Tyre Tread Pattern: Mini pin tread design
- Scale: 1/10
- Compatibility: Associated Reflex 14B, Associated Reflex 14T
- Condition: Factory-mounted and ready to fit
- Genuine Associated Product: Yes
- Barcode: 784695215405
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
