- Scale: 1/5
- Vehicle Type: 1/5 scale RC truck tyres
- Tyre Model: dBoots Copperhead2 SB MT (S-Block)
- Tyre Tread: Multi-surface chunky tread pattern
- Wheel Type: Multi-spoke design
- Wheel Colour: Black
- Wheel Material: Tough nylon with steel reinforcement
- Wheel Position: Front and Rear
- Overall Tyre Diameter: 8 inches (203mm)
- Wheel Bead Diameter: 4.9 inches (124mm)
- Tyre Width: 3.98 inches (101mm)
- Hex Size: 24mm
- Hex Construction: Steel reinforced
- Foam Insert: High-quality foam with excellent support for tyre tread
- Pre-Mounted: Yes, fully pre-mounted with inserts installed
- Pre-Glued: Yes, tyres pre-glued to wheels
- Rubber Compound: High-quality rubber for long-lasting durability
- Quantity Included: 2 complete tyre and wheel assemblies
- Fitment: ARRMA 1/5 scale 8S trucks including Kraton 8S, Kraton 8S EXB, Outcast 8S, Outcast 8S EXB
- Package Type: Pre-mounted and pre-glued
Overview
The Dboots 'Copperhead2 S-Block MT' 8S Tire Set represents premium replacement tyres for your 1/5 scale ARRMA RC truck. These pre-mounted and pre-glued tyre assemblies are engineered to deliver exceptional performance across multi-surface terrain, making them an ideal upgrade or replacement set for serious RC enthusiasts in the UK. Whether you're bashing on grass, tarmac, or loose terrain, these professional-grade tyres offer the grip and durability you need to keep your 8S-powered truck performing at its peak.
Built specifically for high-performance RC vehicles like the ARRMA Kraton 8S and Outcast 8S, this tyre set combines innovative tread design with premium materials to ensure consistent traction and handling in all conditions. The pre-glued construction eliminates the hassle of tyre gluing, allowing you to swap them on and get straight back into action without lengthy preparation time. For RC car enthusiasts in the UK looking for a reliable, ready-to-mount replacement tyre solution for their 1/5 scale 8S truck, the Copperhead2 S-Block MT delivers professional-level performance that serious bashers and weekend warriors alike will appreciate.
These premium RC tyres are manufactured by dBoots, a brand recognised for developing high-quality rubber compounds and aggressive tread patterns specifically designed for off-road RC trucks. The multi-spoke wheel design paired with tough nylon construction ensures durability that matches the extreme performance demands of 8S brushless RC vehicles. With a 24mm hex connection point and steel reinforced construction, these wheels can withstand the intense driving action that comes with high-powered brushless trucks.
Key Features
- Multi-Surface Chunky Tread Pattern — The aggressive tread design on these Copperhead2 tyres is specifically engineered to provide awesome traction across a wide variety of terrain types, from grass and dirt to loose surfaces and even tarmac, ensuring your RC truck maintains grip in virtually any driving condition you encounter.
- High-Quality Rubber Compound — These tyres are manufactured from premium rubber material that offers exceptional durability and longevity, resisting wear and degradation even during extended bashing sessions, which means your investment in these tyres will provide extended service life compared to budget alternatives.
- Pre-Glued Construction — The tyres arrive already glued to the wheels, eliminating the time-consuming and sometimes messy process of applying tyre glue yourself, allowing you to install them immediately and get your RC truck back into action without delay or the need for specialist equipment.
- Multi-Spoke Wheel Design — The distinctive multi-spoke wheel pattern not only delivers head-turning ARRMA styling that looks aggressive and purposeful, but also provides increased structural strength, which is essential when driving high-powered 8S brushless RC trucks that generate extreme torque and acceleration.
- Tough Nylon Wheel Construction — The wheels are manufactured from durable nylon material that can withstand impacts, debris, and the stresses of off-road driving, ensuring these tyres maintain their integrity through countless bashing sessions on rough terrain and challenging surfaces.
- Steel Reinforced 24mm Hex — The 24mm hex connection point features steel reinforcement, providing exceptional strength during extreme driving action and allowing for easy servicing and tyre swaps, with secure fitment that won't slip or loosen during high-speed runs or aggressive manoeuvres.
- High-Quality Foam Inserts — The specially formulated foam inserts provide excellent support for the tyre tread, delivering the perfect balance between aggressive grip and easy handling characteristics, which translates to responsive steering and predictable performance across varied terrain.
- Aggressive Grip and Handling Balance — The foam insert design has been carefully engineered to provide the ideal combination of grip and handling, meaning you get maximum traction when you need it whilst maintaining predictable, controllable handling characteristics that inspire confidence in your driving.
Technical Performance
The Dboots Copperhead2 S-Block MT tyre set is engineered for 1/5 scale RC trucks, specifically designed to handle the extreme performance demands of 8S brushless systems. The overall diameter of 8 inches (203mm) with a width of 3.98 inches (101mm) provides excellent ground contact and stability during high-speed runs and aggressive cornering. The wheel bead diameter of 4.9 inches (124mm) ensures proper fitment and consistent performance across ARRMA's 1/5 scale truck range. These pre-mounted tyres arrive with foam inserts already installed, combining premium rubber compounds with precision-engineered supporting foam to deliver both aggressive traction and forgiving handling characteristics. The multi-spoke wheel design incorporates tough nylon construction with steel-reinforced 24mm hex fittings, ensuring the wheels can withstand the extreme stresses generated by high-powered brushless motors and high-capacity 8S LiPo batteries. The chunky tread pattern has been specifically developed for multi-surface driving, providing predictable grip whether you're driving on grass, dirt, loose gravel, or hard-packed terrain. The pre-glued construction eliminates the need for additional tyre gluing equipment and saves valuable setup time, allowing you to focus on enjoying your RC truck rather than performing technical maintenance.
What's in the Box
- 2 x dBoots 'Copperhead2 SB MT' pre-mounted, pre-glued tyre and wheel assemblies complete with foam inserts
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these tyres pre-glued and ready to fit? — Yes, the Copperhead2 S-Block MT tyres come pre-glued to the wheels, meaning you can install them directly onto your 24mm hex vehicle without any additional tyre gluing or preparation required.
- What vehicles are these tyres compatible with? — These tyres are designed as direct replacement parts for ARRMA 1/5 scale 8S trucks, specifically including the Kraton 8S and Outcast 8S models, and they feature the standard 24mm hex fitting used across these vehicles.
- Will these tyres fit my RC truck? — These tyres are specifically engineered for 1/5 scale RC trucks with 24mm hex wheel hubs, with an overall diameter of 8 inches and a width of 3.98 inches, making them suitable for ARRMA's larger brushless truck platform.
- What is the wheel hex size? — The Copperhead2 tyres feature a 24mm hex connection, which is the standard fitting for ARRMA's 1/5 scale vehicles and ensures secure, reliable fitment without slipping during extreme driving.
- Are these suitable for off-road driving? — The chunky multi-surface tread pattern makes these tyres ideal for off-road driving across grass, dirt, gravel, and varied terrain, providing excellent traction and grip in all conditions typically encountered when bashing outdoors.
- How durable are these tyres? — The high-quality rubber compound used in the Copperhead2 tyres offers exceptional durability and resistance to wear, meaning they maintain their performance characteristics through extended use and provide excellent value for money over their lifespan.
- What makes the foam inserts important? — The specially designed foam inserts provide crucial support for the tyre structure, delivering an optimal balance between aggressive grip for acceleration and cornering whilst maintaining forgiving handling characteristics that make the truck responsive and controllable.
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 Dboots 'Copperhead2 S-Block MT' 8S Tire Set Glued 24mm H (2) 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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