LOUISE RC ST-ROCKET 1/8 SPORT 0" OFFSET HEX 17MM BLACK L-T3324B

Overview

The Louise RC ST-Rocket 1/8 Sport 0" Offset Hex 17mm Black tyre and wheel set represents a premium choice for RC enthusiasts across the UK who demand exceptional performance and reliability from their 1/8 scale stadium trucks and monster trucks. These professionally mounted and glued tyres are engineered to deliver outstanding grip, precise handling, and exceptional durability across a wide variety of driving surfaces. Whether you're a weekend basher enjoying your favourite RC car in the park, a competitive racer pushing the limits at your local track, or a serious enthusiast who demands nothing but the best components, the ST-Rocket tyres will elevate your RC experience to new heights.

Louise RC has built an international reputation for manufacturing some of the finest tyres available in the RC hobby market. The ST-Rocket range exemplifies their commitment to quality engineering, advanced materials science, and meticulous manufacturing processes. These 1/8 scale tyres are specifically designed to work with 17mm hex adapters and fit virtually all modern 1/8 stadium trucks, including popular models from Traxxas, ARRMA, HPI, and other leading manufacturers. The Sport compound rubber has been carefully formulated to provide exceptional wear resistance whilst maintaining the grip and steering precision that competitive and recreational drivers alike demand from their RC car UK setups.

What sets the ST-Rocket apart from standard tyres is the combination of advanced construction techniques, premium materials, and Louise RC's decades of experience in producing high-performance rubber for demanding RC applications. These are ready-to-run tyres that arrive pre-mounted on quality wheels and pre-glued, meaning you can install them on your 1/8 monster truck or stadium truck and hit the track or trail immediately without any additional preparation or assembly work.

Key Features

• Sport Compound Rubber — The ST-Rocket tyres utilise a specially formulated Sport-grade rubber compound in medium-soft density, specifically engineered for 1/8 scale vehicles and high-powered RC cars. This compound delivers exceptional wear resistance, outstanding road handling characteristics, and precise steering response across multiple surface types, whether you're driving on grass, dirt, carpet, or concrete.
• Micro Fibre Technology (MFT) — Integrated throughout the tyre tread is Louise RC's proprietary Micro Fibre Technology, which incorporates a textile belt into the rubber that prevents dangerous tyre deformation and ballooning during high-speed acceleration and cornering. This technology maintains consistent tyre shape even under extreme driving conditions, providing increased stability, improved road contact, and significantly extended tyre lifespan compared to standard tyres without this advanced feature.
• Pre-Mounted and Pre-Glued — These tyres arrive completely assembled and glued to the wheels, eliminating the need for any additional tyre mounting, gluing, or preparation work. Louise RC employs a rigorous manufacturing process including surface preparation, grinding, degreasing, and application of specially formulated rubber cyanoacrylate adhesive using precision dosing machines, followed by pressing and comprehensive quality testing to ensure every tyre-to-wheel bond will withstand extreme forces without separation.
• High-Quality Nylon Composite Wheels — The wheels are manufactured from a premium mixture of high-quality nylon granulates that may be reinforced with fibres, a special composite developed by Dupont specifically for Louise RC. This material provides the exceptional strength and flexibility required to absorb extreme loads encountered during acceleration, cornering, jumping, and high-speed running without cracking or deforming.
• Precision Foam Inserts — Each tyre contains cut-to-size foam inserts selected for specific density and dimensions to guarantee perfect dampening characteristics and form stability. These inserts work in concert with the tyre and wheel construction to absorb impacts and vibrations whilst maintaining consistent tyre shape under all driving conditions.
• 0-Offset Configuration — The 0mm offset wheel design provides a standard track width that suits most 1/8 stadium trucks and monster trucks. Please note that depending on your specific chassis setup, body clearance, suspension geometry, and tyre width, there is a possibility that tyres may contact your chassis; Louise RC recommends considering 1/2" offset alternatives if wider track width is desired, which will increase your overall vehicle width by approximately 25mm.
• 17mm Hex Fitting — The wheels feature 17mm hexagonal adapters that are compatible with the vast majority of modern 1/8 scale RC vehicles including Traxxas Summit, E-Revo, E-Maxx, ARRMA Kraton, Outcast, Fazon, Savage FR/R, Nero, and numerous other stadium truck and truggy platforms.
• Front and Rear Compatibility — These tyres and wheels are suitable for both front and rear positions on your 1/8 scale RC car, providing flexibility in your setup and allowing for consistent performance across all four wheels.

Technical Performance

The Louise RC ST-Rocket 1/8 Sport tyres represent the culmination of advanced engineering principles and premium material science. The tyre diameter is 158mm (3.8 inches) with a width of 88mm, providing substantial contact patch and grip for demanding driving conditions. Each complete tyre and wheel assembly weighs 472 grams, a figure that reflects the robust construction necessary to withstand the extreme forces generated during acceleration, hard cornering, and airtime landing on modern high-powered 1/8 scale RC vehicles. The 3.8-inch bead style wheels are engineered to work perfectly with the medium-soft Sport compound rubber, creating a synergistic combination that delivers predictable handling, excellent directional control, and outstanding durability even when driven hard day after day. The MFT textile belt technology integrated into the tread prevents the tyre growth and ballooning that plagues standard tyres, maintaining consistent diameter and shape throughout your driving session. This stability directly translates to more predictable lap times on the track and more responsive steering input on technical courses. The professionally applied cyanoacrylate adhesive bond ensures these tyres will not separate under the extreme radial and tangential forces encountered during racing or bashing. Louise RC's quality control process, which includes spinning and pulling tests on every assembled tyre, guarantees that you receive a product that will perform reliably throughout its lifespan. When paired with an appropriately geared transmission and equipped with a quality servo capable of handling the increased grip these tyres provide, the ST-Rocket represents a significant performance upgrade over standard rubber.

What's in the Box

• 2 x Louise RC ST-Rocket 1/8 Sport Tyres pre-mounted and glued on black nylon composite wheels
• Pre-installed foam inserts integrated into each tyre

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are Louise RC ST-Rocket tyres suitable for my RC truck? — The ST-Rocket 1/8 Sport tyres with 17mm hex fitment are compatible with most modern 1/8 scale stadium trucks, monster trucks, and truggies, including Traxxas models (Summit, E-Revo, E-Maxx), ARRMA models (Kraton, Outcast, Fazon), and many others. However, Louise RC recommends consulting their detailed tyre-wheel compatibility chart to verify exact fitment with your specific RC car model before purchasing.
• What is the difference between 0-offset and 1/2-offset wheels? — The 0-offset wheels on this product provide a standard track width suitable for most vehicles. If your chassis setup, body clearance, or suspension geometry causes tyre-to-chassis contact, Louise RC recommends upgrading to their 1/2" offset wheels, which increase your overall vehicle width by approximately 25mm and reduce the likelihood of clearance issues.
• Do I need to apply any adhesive or perform assembly? — No assembly or gluing is required. These tyres arrive pre-mounted and pre-glued to the wheels using Louise RC's professional-grade cyanoacrylate adhesive and manufacturing process. You can install them directly onto your 1/8 scale RC vehicle's 17mm hex hubs and begin driving immediately.
• Will these tyres work with my current servo? — Louise RC recommends updating to a quality servo with adequate torque capacity when upgrading to ST-Rocket tyres, as the increased grip and improved traction provided by these premium tyres may overload a standard servo. Consult your servo manufacturer's torque specifications and your vehicle's documentation to ensure compatibility.
• Do these tyres require any gear ratio adjustments? — The MFT technology and Sport compound rubber result in slightly heavier and larger-diameter tyres compared to standard alternatives. Louise RC recommends checking your transmission gear ratio and adjusting if necessary to account for the changed rolling diameter and slightly increased weight, which may affect acceleration and top speed characteristics.
• What makes MFT technology important? — Micro Fibre Technology incorporates a textile reinforcement belt into the tyre tread that prevents ballooning and deformation during high-speed acceleration and cornering. This keeps the tyre in its designed shape, providing increased stability, significantly more consistent road contact, and extended tyre lifespan. Without this technology, standard tyres experience noticeable diameter changes and shape distortion under extreme driving conditions.
• Are these tyres recommended for racing or bashing? — The Sport compound rubber and robust construction make these tyres suitable for both competitive track racing and enthusiastic recreational bashing. The excellent wear resistance and precise handling characteristics appeal to competitive drivers, whilst the durability and grip satisfy weekend bashers and trail enthusiasts.

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 ST-Rocket 1/8 Sport 0" Offset Hex 17mm Black 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.