LOUISE RC MT-UPHILL 1/8 SPORT 0" OFFSET HEX 17MM BLACK L-T3322B

Overview

The Louise RC MT-Uphill 1/8 Sport 0" Offset Hex 17mm tyres in black represent premium-quality wheel and tyre solutions specifically engineered for serious 1/8 scale monster truck enthusiasts across the UK. These pre-mounted and glued tyre sets deliver exceptional performance whether you're bashing at the weekend, competing in club events, or pushing your RC monster truck to its absolute limits. Louise RC has built an unrivalled reputation for manufacturing high-performance tyres that stand up to the extreme forces generated by modern 1/8 RC monsters, and this MT-Uphill Sport compound tyre exemplifies that commitment to quality and durability.

If you're running a Traxxas Sledge, ARRMA Kraton, or similar 1/8 monster truck in the UK, you need tyres that can handle powerful accelerations, massive jumps, and aggressive cornering without deforming or losing grip. The MT-Uphill Sport tyres are specifically designed for this demanding environment, combining advanced materials, precision engineering, and Louise RC's proven track record of excellence to deliver consistent performance lap after lap, bash after bash. These are not budget tyres—they are professional-grade components that will transform how your RC monster truck handles and performs.

The 0-inch offset configuration offers the standard width setup for most 1/8 monster trucks with 17mm hex adapters, making these tyres a straightforward upgrade or replacement option for your current setup. Whether you're upgrading from stock tyres or searching for premium aftermarket options, the Louise RC MT-Uphill Sport compound delivers outstanding value and proven performance that serious RC enthusiasts have come to trust.

Key Features

• MFT Micro Fibre Technology — The embedded textile belt within the tyre's rubber tread prevents deformation and ballooning during high-speed acceleration and intense driving, maintaining consistent tyre shape and diameter even under extreme forces that would distort conventional tyres, resulting in superior stability, increased road contact, and extended tyre lifespan.
• Sport Medium-Soft Compound — Louise RC's specially developed sport rubber compound is engineered specifically for powerful 1/8 scale monster trucks rather than lighter 1/10 models, delivering exceptional wear resistance, outstanding road handling and steering precision, excellent grip across different surface types, and full compatibility with today's high-performance RC power systems.
• Professional-Grade Gluing Process — Each tyre is bonded to the wheel using a specialised rubber cyanoacrylate adhesive developed exclusively for Louise RC, with surfaces ground and degreased before gluing, applied using precision dosing machines to guarantee equal adhesive distribution, pressed for optimal curing, and subjected to rigorous spinning and pulling tests to ensure the tyre can withstand extreme forces without separation.
• High-Quality Nylon Composite Wheels — The wheels are manufactured from specially selected high-quality nylon granulates charged with fibre, a material specifically developed by Dupont for Louise RC that provides the critical combination of flexibility and strength needed to survive extreme cornering forces, high-impact jumps, and aggressive acceleration without cracking or deforming.
• Precision Foam Inserts — Pre-fitted foam cut inserts selected for specific density and size guarantee perfect dampening characteristics and maintain form stability within the tyre, ensuring the tyre performs consistently across varied terrain and driving styles without losing its structural integrity.
• 17mm Hex Compatibility — These tyres fit most 1/8 monster trucks featuring 17mm hex wheel adapters, including popular models such as Traxxas Sledge, ARRMA Kraton, and numerous other 1/8 scale platforms used by UK RC enthusiasts, making compatibility straightforward when upgrading your RC car.
• Standard 0-Inch Offset — The 0-inch offset wheel configuration provides standard width for most 1/8 monster truck setups, though Louise RC recommends considering their 1/2-inch offset variants if your specific build or body style risks tyre contact with the chassis.
• Pre-Mounted and Ready to Install — These tyres arrive fully glued to the wheels and ready for immediate installation, eliminating the time-consuming and skill-intensive process of mounting and gluing tyres yourself, allowing you to spend more time driving and less time in the workshop.

Technical Performance

The Louise RC MT-Uphill Sport 0" offset tyres represent the pinnacle of 1/8 scale monster truck tyre engineering, combining advanced materials science with decades of practical experience gained from both recreational bashing and professional competition environments. The 166mm diameter and 108mm width dimensions deliver the right footprint for aggressive driving and jumping without sacrificing turning radius or responsiveness. The combined tyre and wheel assembly weighs 472 grams per set, a figure that reflects the premium materials and construction methods employed throughout the manufacturing process. The 3.8-inch bead diameter (97mm) ensures secure seating on the wheel rim, whilst the sport-grade medium-soft rubber compound strikes the perfect balance between durability for recreational use and grip for performance driving. The MFT Micro Fibre Technology embedded within the tyre tread fundamentally changes how these tyres behave under load—where conventional tyres balloon and deform during acceleration or high-speed cornering, the Louise RC MFT technology maintains consistent shape and diameter, providing measurably improved stability and road contact that directly translates to better handling and predictability. This technology does add slightly to tyre weight and overall diameter compared to standard non-MFT tyres, which is why Louise RC recommends verifying your gear ratio remains appropriate and considering a servo upgrade if running a standard-specification steering servo, as the increased grip these tyres provide may exceed what entry-level servos are designed to handle. The foam cut inserts are pre-selected for optimal density and performance characteristics, eliminating guesswork and ensuring consistent performance straight out of the box. The black nylon composite wheel material, reinforced with fibre charge and specially formulated by Dupont, has proven capable of surviving the extreme stresses imposed by powerful modern brushless motors, high-impact jumps, and aggressive cornering that regularly challenges RC monster truck components. This is professional-grade equipment that delivers measurable performance improvements for anyone serious about 1/8 scale RC monster truck driving.

What's in the Box

• Pair of pre-mounted and glued Louise RC MT-Uphill Sport 0" offset tyres on black nylon composite wheels with 17mm hex adapters (ready to install directly onto your 1/8 monster truck)
• Pre-fitted foam cut inserts within each tyre for optimal dampening and form stability

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which 1/8 scale monster trucks are compatible with Louise RC MT-Uphill 0" offset tyres? — These tyres fit most 1/8 monster trucks equipped with 17mm hex wheel adapters, including Traxxas Sledge (all colours and variants), ARRMA Kraton, E-Revo, E-Maxx, Summit, Nero, Fazon, Outcast, Savage FR/RT and many other popular 1/8 platforms. Louise RC provides a detailed tyre-wheel car compatibility chart on their website that lists every compatible model, so we recommend checking that chart to confirm compatibility with your specific RC truck before ordering.
• What is MFT technology and why does it matter? — MFT stands for Micro Fibre Technology, which refers to a textile belt embedded within the rubber tread of the tyre that prevents ballooning and deformation during high-speed acceleration, powerful cornering and intense driving. Standard tyres without MFT technology lose their shape under extreme forces, with the tyre diameter changing and the tyre ballooning outward, which destabilises the entire vehicle and reduces road contact. Louise RC's MFT technology maintains consistent tyre shape and diameter even during powerful acceleration and high-speed runs, delivering increased stability, significantly more road contact area, and extended tyre lifespan—benefits that make these tyres genuinely faster and more predictable than budget alternatives.
• Do these tyres need special servos or ESC settings? — Louise RC recommends checking your gear ratio and adjusting if necessary, as MFT technology tyres are typically slightly heavier and larger than non-MFT tyres, which can affect acceleration and top speed depending on your motor and gearing. Additionally, because these sport compound tyres provide significantly more grip than standard tyres, they may overload a basic steering servo, so upgrading to a high-torque servo is recommended if you're currently running a standard-specification unit. The increased grip is actually a performance benefit—it means your monster truck will turn-in more responsively and maintain corner speed better—but your servo must be capable of handling the additional steering load.
• What is the difference between the 0" offset and 1/2" offset versions? — The 0-inch offset configuration provides standard width for most 1/8 monster truck setups, making it the go-to choice for straightforward installations. The 1/2-inch offset variant makes your vehicle approximately 25mm wider in total, which Louise RC recommends if your specific car setup (body style, suspension geometry) or the tyre width risks causing the tyres to contact the chassis during suspension travel. Before ordering, assess whether tyre clearance is a concern with your current body and suspension setup, or contact our team for guidance.
• Are these tyres suitable for beginners? — Yes, absolutely. Whilst these are premium-grade tyres that deliver measurable performance benefits that experienced drivers will appreciate, they are also extremely durable and user-friendly. The pre-mounted, pre-glued design means you simply bolt them onto your existing 17mm hex adapters and start driving—no technical tyre-gluing skills required. The sport compound provides excellent grip across different surface types, making them forgiving and confidence-inspiring for drivers at any skill level. Recreational bashers, weekend club competitors, and serious performers will all benefit from these tyres.
• What does the sport compound mean for grip and wear? — Louise RC's sport compound is specifically formulated for the demands of powerful 1/8 scale monster trucks, unlike the soft compound used on lighter 1/10 cars. The sport medium-soft compound used in these MT-Uphill tyres guarantees exceptional wear resistance, outstanding road handling and steering precision, excellent grip on different surface types, and full compatibility with high-power RC motors. You'll experience responsive steering inputs, confident cornering grip, and tyres that remain predictable even during aggressive driving, whilst the wear resistance means these tyres will deliver consistent performance across many driving sessions.
• Why does weight and size matter for MFT technology tyres? — MFT tyres are typically slightly heavier and larger in overall diameter than conventional tyres because of the textile belt technology and additional rubber compound. This affects your overall vehicle weight, which can impact acceleration characteristics and final top speed, and the larger diameter changes your effective gear ratio. Louise RC recommends verifying your current gear ratio remains appropriate for your motor and intended use, and potentially adjusting if you notice acceleration becoming sluggish or top speed decreasing unexpectedly. This is easily solved through gear ratio adjustment but worth understanding before installation.

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