LOUISE RC MT-UPHILL 1/8 SPORT 1/2" OFFSET HEX 17MM BLACK L-T3322BH

Overview

The Louise RC MT-Uphill 1/8 Sport 1/2" Offset Hex 17mm tyres represent premium performance rubber for serious RC monster truck enthusiasts across the UK. These mounted and glued tyre sets are engineered specifically for 1/8 scale monster trucks, delivering exceptional grip, stability and durability whether you're bashing at speed or tackling challenging terrain. If you're searching for high-quality RC car tyres in the UK that can handle the extreme forces of modern brushless monster trucks, the MT-Uphill Sport compound delivers exactly what demanding drivers need.

Louise RC has built a global reputation for producing some of the finest aftermarket RC tyres and wheels available to hobbyists and competitors alike. The MT-Uphill series represents the pinnacle of their engineering expertise, combining advanced materials science with decades of tyre development experience. These tyres are not merely replacement rubber—they are precision-engineered components that directly influence your RC vehicle's handling, acceleration, cornering grip and overall performance. Whether you own an ARRMA Kraton, Traxxas E-Revo, HPI Savage or any compatible 1/8 monster truck, upgrading to these Louise RC tyres will noticeably improve your driving experience.

The 1/2" wheel offset design makes your RC car approximately 25mm wider in total, which is a crucial advantage that lowers the risk of your tyres touching suspension or body components during aggressive driving. This wider stance also improves overall stability and handling characteristics, making the MT-Uphill an excellent choice for both recreational bashers and serious competitors looking to extract maximum performance from their ready to run RC trucks.

Key Features

• Micro Fibre Technology (MFT) — The textile belt woven into the rubber tread prevents dangerous tyre ballooning and deformation during high-speed acceleration and extreme driving conditions, keeping your tyres in perfect shape while delivering increased road contact and significantly extended tyre life compared to standard rubber compounds.
• Sport Compound Rubber — Louise RC's specially developed medium-soft sport rubber compound is optimised for powerful 1/8 scale monster trucks, providing exceptional wear resistance, outstanding road handling and steering precision across different surface types while remaining fully compatible with modern high-power brushless motors and ESCs.
• 1/2 Inch Wheel Offset — This offset geometry widens your vehicle's total track by approximately 25mm, dramatically reducing the risk of tyres contacting suspension arms or body panels during cornering and jumps while improving overall stability and stance appearance.
• Factory Mounted and Glued — These tyres arrive fully mounted on premium nylon composite wheels and bonded using Louise RC's proprietary cyanoacrylate adhesive system, saving you assembly time and guaranteeing professional-grade bonding that withstands the extreme forces of high-speed running and massive jumps.
• Foam Insert System — Pre-installed cut-to-size foam inserts in specific densities provide perfect tyre dampening and maintain form stability, absorbing impacts while keeping your tyres from deforming under the brutal lateral and vertical forces experienced during aggressive RC driving.
• Premium Nylon Composite Wheels — Louise RC wheels are manufactured from high-quality nylon granulates charged with fibre reinforcement, specially formulated composites developed by Dupont that deliver the perfect balance of flexibility and strength to withstand cornering loads, acceleration forces and massive aerial impacts.
• Universal 17mm Hex Compatibility — The 17mm hex adaptor fits the vast majority of modern 1/8 scale monster trucks including ARRMA Kraton and Outcast, Traxxas E-Revo and E-Maxx, HPI Savage series, Team Corally Kronos and Dementor, and many other popular platform options.
• Professional-Grade Bonding Process — Louise RC's multi-stage gluing process includes grinding and degreasing both tyre and wheel surfaces, precision-dosing adhesive application via automated machinery, extended curing under pressure, and individual spinning and pulling tests on every single tyre to ensure absolute reliability.
• 3.8 Inch Diameter Bead Style — The generous 3.8" bead diameter provides an appropriate proportion for 1/8 scale vehicles, delivering excellent ground clearance and visual appeal while maintaining optimal gear ratio compatibility with stock and modified drivetrain setups.

Technical Performance

The MT-Uphill represents the culmination of Louise RC's extensive experience engineering high-performance tyres for everything from casual bashers to elite RC competition drivers. The Micro Fibre Technology embedded in the tread is the fundamental innovation that separates these premium tyres from budget alternatives—the textile belt prevents the tyre ballooning that plague standard rubber compounds during powerful acceleration and high-speed running, maintaining consistent shape and diameter regardless of driving intensity. This engineering breakthrough directly translates to measurably improved handling characteristics, more predictable steering input response, and noticeably better traction during acceleration and cornering. The sport-grade medium-soft rubber compound is specifically formulated for 1/8 scale vehicles, which are substantially heavier and more powerful than their 1/10 cousins. This compound density delivers an optimal balance between wear resistance (meaning your tyres last longer before requiring replacement) and genuine road grip across diverse surface types—whether you're running on concrete, asphalt, dirt, grass or loose gravel. The 1/2" wheel offset is a critical specification that affects both performance and compatibility; this geometry widens your overall track stance by approximately 25mm compared to zero-offset wheels, which provides superior stability during high-speed cornering while also dramatically reducing potential contact between your tyres and your vehicle's suspension components or body shell during aggressive driving. Important technical note: tyres with MFT technology typically measure slightly heavier and larger in actual size compared to standard non-reinforced tyres, so you may need to verify your current gear ratio and adjust if your motor is struggling, and upgrading your steering servo is strongly recommended since these tyres provide substantially more grip which can overload standard servos. The professional-grade mounting process ensures perfect tyre-to-wheel adhesion through Louise RC's proprietary cyanoacrylate adhesive system, multi-stage surface preparation, automated dosing machinery, and post-production quality assurance testing on every single tyre.

What's in the Box

• 2x Louise RC MT-Uphill tyres mounted and glued on premium nylon composite 17mm hex wheels
• Pre-installed foam cut inserts for optimal dampening and tyre form stability

Compatibility Information

These tyres are suitable for both front and rear positions on any 1/8 scale monster truck equipped with 17mm wheel hex adapters. Compatible vehicles include: ARRMA Kraton, ARRMA Outcast, ARRMA Notorious, Hobao Hyper MT, HPI Savage X4.6, HPI Savage Flux, HPI Savage XL, Team Corally Kronos, Team Corally Dementor, Traxxas E-Maxx Brushless, Traxxas Revo 3.3, and Traxxas E-Revo Brushless. Always refer to the manufacturer's tyre-wheel compatibility chart to confirm suitability for your specific RC model before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will the Louise RC MT-Uphill tyres fit my monster truck? — These tyres feature 17mm hex adaptors and are designed for 1/8 scale monster trucks, making them compatible with most modern platforms including ARRMA, Traxxas, HPI and Team Corally models. However, always verify your vehicle's wheel adapter size and consult Louise RC's compatibility chart before ordering to ensure perfect fitment.
• What is Micro Fibre Technology and why does it matter? — MFT is a textile belt woven into the tyre tread that prevents the tyre from deforming and ballooning during high-speed acceleration and aggressive driving. Standard tyres without this reinforcement lose their shape under extreme lateral and vertical forces, which destroys handling and grip; MFT keeps your tyre perfectly circular even at maximum speed, providing better road contact, superior steering response and significantly extended tyre life.
• Are these tyres suitable for beginners? — These are premium-grade competition and serious basher tyres with professional engineering, so they represent an investment in quality. Beginners are welcome to use them, but they'll get the most value from experienced drivers who can appreciate the engineering benefits and push the performance envelope. They're particularly recommended if you've already mastered the basics and want to upgrade your driving experience.
• Will I need to upgrade my servo? — Louise RC strongly recommends upgrading your steering servo when using MT-Uphill tyres, because these premium compounds provide substantially more grip compared to standard tyres, which can overload steering servos rated for lower-grip tyre packages. Upgrading to a more powerful servo will improve steering response and prevent servo burnout under heavy cornering loads.
• How do I maintain these mounted tyres? — Since these tyres arrive factory-mounted and glued, maintenance is straightforward—simply clean them regularly with water to remove dirt and debris, allow them to dry completely, and store in a cool dry location away from direct sunlight. The professional-grade adhesive bond is permanent, so these tyres cannot be removed from the wheels and are intended as complete tyre-and-wheel assemblies for the life of the product.
• What gear ratio should I run? — Because MFT tyres are typically slightly larger in actual diameter compared to standard tyres without the textile reinforcement, you may need to adjust your gear ratio from stock. If your motor is struggling under load with these tyres, try dropping to a slightly lower gear ratio (larger pinion) to maintain performance. Always consult your vehicle's tuning guide for recommended ratios.
• How do these compare to other Louise RC tyre series? — The MT-Uphill Sport compound is specifically optimised for 1/8 scale monster trucks, whereas other Louise RC series like the MT-Cyclone and MT-Mcross may offer different compound hardnesses or design characteristics. The MT-Uphill represents an excellent all-around choice for bashers and serious drivers who want reliable performance across varied terrain and driving styles, while other series may specialise in specific conditions or competition formats.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

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