L-T3271SBC

Overview

The Louise RC B-Uphill 1/8 buggy tyre and wheel set represents premium competition-grade performance for serious RC enthusiasts in the UK. These pre-mounted, ready-to-glue wheels come fitted with professional-grade soft compound tyres, designed specifically for 1/8 scale off-road buggies. Whether you're a weekend basher or a competitive racer, the B-Uphill range delivers exceptional grip, durability and handling characteristics that rival tyres costing significantly more. Louise RC has built a reputation for manufacturing some of the finest RC tyres and wheels available, and the B-Uphill series exemplifies why this brand is trusted by competitors across Europe and beyond.

These soft compound racing tyres are engineered for drivers who demand maximum grip and immediate traction, particularly in cooler conditions or on naturally grippy track surfaces. The pre-mounted design saves you valuable setup time, allowing you to get straight to racing. Each tyre is professionally glued to the wheel using Louise RC's proprietary cyanoacrylate adhesive process, ensuring a permanent, rock-solid bond that can withstand the extreme forces generated during hard cornering, aggressive acceleration and high jumps. For any RC car UK builder looking to upgrade their buggy's performance without breaking the bank, these wheels deliver genuine competition-grade quality at an accessible price point.

Compatible with a comprehensive range of 1/8 scale buggies including ARRMA Typhon, Associated RC8 and DB8, Losi 8ight, Mugen MBX series, Sworkz S35, Team Corally Python XP, X-Ray XB8 and many others, these are versatile, proven performers. If your buggy features a 17mm hex wheel adapter, you can upgrade to these pro-spec tyres and wheels with absolute confidence.

Key Features

• Professional Soft Compound Rubber — These racing-grade tyres are manufactured from a special rubber compound specifically engineered to deliver exceptional grip whilst maintaining controlled wear characteristics. The soft compound is ideal for cooler ambient temperatures or naturally grippy track surfaces, providing immediate bite and responsive handling that translates directly to faster lap times.
• Factory-Mounted and Pre-Glued — Louise RC's expert manufacturing team has already mounted and permanently glued these tyres to the wheels using their proprietary process, eliminating the need for you to source adhesive, handle dangerous solvents, or invest time in the mounting process. This factory assembly guarantees perfect alignment and consistent bonding quality.
• Specialist Foam Inserts Included — Each tyre is fitted with preformed foam inserts selected for specific density and size to guarantee perfect dampening characteristics and form stability during high-speed cornering and jumps. This engineering detail separates competition-grade wheels from budget alternatives.
• High-Quality Nylon Composite Wheels — The wheels are manufactured from a premium mixture of high-quality nylon granulates charged with fibre, specially developed by DuPont for Louise RC. This proprietary material offers the perfect balance of flexibility and strength to withstand extreme loads during driving, cornering and aerial manoeuvres.
• Proprietary Cyanoacrylate Bonding Process — Louise RC uses a special rubber cyanoacrylate adhesive specifically developed for their products, applied using precision dosing machines that ensure identical glue quantities on every tyre. The bonding process includes grinding and degreasing both tyre and wheel surfaces, precision application, timed pressing for perfect curing, and rigorous spinning and pulling tests on every completed wheel to guarantee permanent adhesion.
• Universal 17mm Hex Fitment — The 17mm hex adapter fits a vast range of modern 1/8 scale buggies from leading manufacturers including Absima, ARRMA, Associated, Carson, Hobao, Losi, Mugen, Sworkz, Team Corally and X-Ray. Check the manufacturer's compatibility chart to confirm your specific model, but chances are excellent that these wheels will fit your buggy.
• Optimal Tyre Dimensions — At 117mm diameter and 44.6mm width, these tyres offer the precise sizing required for competitive 1/8 buggy racing. The 83mm bead diameter ensures secure seating on the rim, whilst the 0mm offset rim provides neutral handling characteristics.
• Zero Wheel Offset — The neutral 0mm offset ensures predictable, balanced handling and minimises scrubbing during turns, allowing you to focus entirely on driving technique and line selection rather than fighting tyre geometry issues.
• Temperature-Dependent Grip Build-Up — Like all professional racing compounds, these tyres generate more grip as they reach their ideal operating temperature. We recommend running several warm-up laps before pushing for your fastest times, allowing the rubber to reach peak performance.
• Proven Track Record — Louise RC is recognised as one of the finest tyre manufacturers in the RC hobby industry, with years of experience perfecting gluing techniques and compound formulations. These tyres are used by competitive racers and have earned an excellent reputation for consistency and durability.

Technical Performance

The Louise RC B-Uphill represents the pinnacle of 1/8 scale buggy tyre engineering, combining meticulously selected materials with precision manufacturing techniques. Each wheel assembly weighs 131 grams, a reasonable weight that balances rotational inertia against structural durability. The tyres are manufactured using a special racing compound formulated to deliver high grip levels whilst managing wear rates during extended racing sessions. The soft compound specification makes these tyres particularly suitable for UK racing conditions, where ambient temperatures are often cooler than continental Europe, and for naturally grippy clay or asphalt racing surfaces. The preformed foam inserts are engineered from specific density materials that provide optimal suspension characteristics when the tyre meets bumps, kerbs and track imperfections, maintaining tyre shape under extreme cornering forces whilst absorbing impacts that would cause lesser wheels to deform permanently. The 83mm bead diameter seats securely on the wheel rim, preventing any possibility of tyre slip during hard acceleration or aggressive braking. Louise RC's commitment to quality control extends to physical testing of every bonded wheel, with spinning and pulling tests confirming that each tyre will remain permanently attached through the most demanding racing scenarios. For builders investing in a quality 1/8 scale buggy and seeking performance tyres that won't compromise their setup, the B-Uphill delivers genuine value and reliability.

What's in the Box

• 2x Louise RC B-Uphill pre-mounted and pre-glued wheel and tyre assemblies with 17mm hex adapters
• Integrated preformed foam tyre inserts (pre-installed)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these tyres suitable for beginners learning to drive 1/8 scale buggies? — Whilst these are professional racing-grade tyres, the soft compound actually makes them relatively forgiving for newer drivers compared to harder compounds. The generous grip characteristics provide good feedback and help newer drivers develop smooth, consistent throttle and steering inputs. However, beginners should be aware that these are competition-level products and may want to start with budget alternatives before investing in pro-spec equipment.
• Which 1/8 buggy models are compatible with these 17mm hex wheels? — These wheels fit any 1/8 scale buggy with a 17mm wheel hex adapter, including ARRMA Typhon, Associated RC8 and DB8, Losi 8ight, Hobao Hyper VS, Mugen MBX series, Sworkz S35, Team Corally Python XP, X-Ray XB8, Carson Virus and Specter, and Absima Stoke. However, Louise RC maintains a comprehensive tyre-wheel compatibility chart on their official website, and you should consult this chart to verify your specific model before ordering.
• Do I need to glue these wheels to my buggy myself, or are they already permanently bonded? — These wheels arrive pre-mounted and pre-glued, with the tyres permanently bonded to the wheel rims using Louise RC's proprietary cyanoacrylate adhesive. However, the wheels themselves require gluing to your buggy's axle using CA adhesive appropriate for your specific 17mm hex adapter type. The assembly should only take minutes per wheel.
• What is the difference between the soft and super-soft compounds available in the B-Uphill range? — The soft compound offers a balance between grip and tyre longevity, making it ideal for most racing conditions and drivers. The super-soft compound delivers even more grip but wears slightly faster, making it the choice for competitors running shorter, high-intensity racing events where maximum traction is the priority. The soft compound provides excellent value for mixed racing or practice sessions.
• Should I warm up these tyres before racing, and why does compound temperature matter? — Yes, Louise RC specifically recommends running several warm-up laps to bring these tyres to their ideal operating temperature before attempting fastest laps. Cold tyres provide less grip and can feel slippery, but as the rubber heats up through friction with the track surface, the compound reaches its optimal performance window, delivering noticeably improved traction and faster lap times. This is normal for professional racing compounds.
• What makes Louise RC's gluing process superior to other manufacturers? — Louise RC employs a proprietary multi-step bonding process that includes grinding and degreasing both the tyre and wheel surfaces to remove contamination, precision application of special cyanoacrylate adhesive using automated dosing machines, timed pressing to ensure perfect curing, and then physical testing of every completed wheel through spinning and pulling tests. This meticulous approach eliminates the possibility of tyre slip during racing and represents one of the best manufacturing standards in the hobby.
• Are these pre-glued tyres a permanent installation, or can they be removed and replaced? — The factory gluing creates a permanent bond suitable for competitive racing. In theory, tyres can be carefully separated from rims using solvents, but in practice this is difficult and risks damaging either the tyre or the wheel rim. Most racers treat factory-glued wheels as a completed assembly rather than attempting removal and re-mounting.

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 LOUISE RC B-UPHILL 1/8 FR/RR SOFT HEX 17MM SPOKE BLACK CHROME L-T3271SBC 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.