Overview
The Louise RC MT-MCROSS 1/8 Sport 0 Offset Black EP E-Maxx FR tyre and wheel set represents professional-grade performance equipment designed for serious RC enthusiasts and competitive drivers in the UK. These are pre-mounted, factory-glued tyre sets that arrive ready to bolt straight onto your 1/8 monster truck, eliminating the time-consuming process of mounting and gluing tyres yourself. Whether you're running an electric-powered Traxxas E-Maxx, Revo 3.3, Savage XL, or Savage X 4.6, these Louise RC tyres deliver the kind of grip, durability and steering precision that separates weekend bashers from serious RC drivers.
Louise RC has built a reputation as one of the finest tyre manufacturers in the RC hobby, with years of experience developing compounds and construction methods specifically for high-performance RC vehicles. The MT-MCROSS range has been engineered to handle the extreme forces generated during cornering, acceleration, braking and those spectacular high jumps that define monster truck racing. When you invest in Louise RC tyres, you're buying into decades of Swiss precision engineering and a commitment to quality that is recognised across the RC community worldwide.
These particular tyres feature the Sport compound in medium-soft density, a formulation specifically developed for powerful 1/8-scale vehicles. The black 3.8-inch wheels come with a 17mm hex adapter that fits virtually all modern 1/8 monster trucks commonly available in the UK market, from budget bashers to competition-grade machines. The 0-offset configuration provides the standard width for most vehicles, though Louise RC does recommend the 1/2 offset variant if your particular setup tends to experience tyre-to-chassis contact.
Key Features
- Sport Compound Rubber in Medium-Soft Density — Louise RC has engineered this exclusive rubber compound specifically for the demands of powerful 1/8 scale RC vehicles, providing exceptional wear resistance that keeps your tyres performing at their peak even after extended bashing sessions. The medium-soft density ensures your vehicle maintains outstanding road handling and steering precision across diverse terrain types, from carpet and concrete to dirt and grass, without sacrificing the aggressive grip needed for high-speed driving.
- Pre-Mounted and Factory-Glued Construction — These tyres arrive fully assembled and bonded to the wheels using Louise RC's proprietary rubber cyanoacrylate adhesive system, which has been specially developed and refined over many years to guarantee a permanently secure bond that can withstand extreme cornering forces, massive jumps and sustained high-speed running. Every glued tyre passes rigorous spinning and pulling tests at the Louise RC factory to ensure quality control, meaning you skip the fiddly mounting process and get straight to driving.
- Precision Foam Inserts for Perfect Dampening — The tyres are fitted with cut-to-size foam inserts selected to specific densities and dimensions, guaranteeing optimal form stability and shock absorption so your vehicle maintains consistent handling characteristics throughout your driving session. This engineering detail is critical for competitive drivers who demand predictable, repeatable performance across multiple runs.
- High-Quality Nylon Composite Wheels — Louise RC wheels are manufactured from a specialised mixture of high-grade nylon granulates charged with fibre reinforcement, a composite system developed jointly with Dupont specifically for RC applications. This advanced material provides the perfect balance of flexibility and strength, allowing the wheels to absorb and distribute the extreme loads generated during aggressive driving, jumping and high-speed cornering without cracking or deforming.
- 17mm Hex Fitting for Universal Compatibility — The 17mm hex adapter ensures compatibility with the vast majority of 1/8 monster trucks currently in circulation in the UK, including Traxxas E-Maxx, Revo 3.3, HPI Savage XL, Savage X 4.6 and Savage Flux HP variants, making these a universally trusted choice for anyone upgrading their factory rubber.
- 0-Offset Configuration for Standard Width — The zero-offset design provides the factory-standard track width for most 1/8 vehicles, ensuring your vehicle retains the handling characteristics intended by the manufacturer. Should you find that the tyres are making contact with your chassis due to suspension setup or body choice, Louise RC offers 1/2 offset variants that widen your overall track by approximately 25mm.
- Factory Testing and Quality Assurance — Every single tyre undergoes spinning tests and mechanical pulling tests at the Louise RC production facility to verify the glue bond is absolutely secure before shipment, giving you complete confidence that your tyres won't separate during use.
Technical Performance
The Louise RC MT-MCROSS tyres represent the culmination of professional RC tyre engineering, combining materials science with real-world durability testing to create equipment that performs reliably under the most demanding conditions. The Sport compound formulation strikes an intelligent balance between grip and durability, offering excellent traction on multiple surface types whilst resisting the rapid wear that can result from aggressive driving in RC cars and trucks. The medium-soft density is specifically calibrated for 1/8-scale vehicles, which are typically heavier and more powerful than their 1/10-scale counterparts, generating significantly higher cornering forces and impact loads. Each 3.8-inch diameter tyre measures 166mm in diameter and 108mm in width (with actual measured width of 107.8mm), providing the aggressive sidewall profile and tread pattern necessary for confident traction and confident steering inputs. The complete wheel and tyre assembly weighs 472 grams per unit, a critical specification for 1/8 bashers and racers who understand that unsprung weight affects suspension response and overall vehicle dynamics. The gluing process employed at Louise RC is industry-leading, involving surface preparation through grinding and degreasing of both the wheel and tyre, followed by application of the specialised cyanoacrylate adhesive via precision dosing machinery that ensures uniform coverage every single time. The glued assembly is then pressed for an optimal cure period, guaranteeing a permanent bond that simply will not separate under the punishment of competitive racing or enthusiastic bashing. This commitment to manufacturing excellence is why Louise RC remains the tyre of choice for UK-based RC competitors and serious hobby drivers who refuse to compromise on quality.
What's in the Box
- Two pre-mounted and factory-glued Louise RC MT-MCROSS Sport tyre and wheel assemblies
- 17mm hex adapters fitted and ready to install onto your vehicle
- Foam inserts pre-installed within each tyre
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Louise RC tyres suitable for competitive RC racing in the UK? — Absolutely. Louise RC is genuinely recognised as one of the finest tyre manufacturers in professional RC racing circles, and the Sport compound represents the perfect balance for drivers who demand serious performance. The MT-MCROSS range is specifically engineered for 1/8 monster trucks, with the medium-soft compound providing outstanding grip and steering precision at competition speeds whilst maintaining exceptional durability across multiple race heats.
- Will these tyres fit my Traxxas E-Maxx or Revo? — Yes, the 17mm hex fitting makes these tyres compatible with essentially all current-generation Traxxas 1/8 vehicles including the E-Maxx, Revo 3.3, as well as HPI Savage variants. However, Louise RC does maintain a comprehensive tyre-to-vehicle compatibility chart on their website, which you should consult to confirm fit on your specific model if you're uncertain.
- What is the difference between 0-offset and 1/2 offset wheels? — The offset dimension controls how far the tyre sits relative to the wheel centre, which directly affects the overall track width of your vehicle. The 0-offset configuration provides standard width suitable for most setups, whilst the 1/2 offset variant widens your overall track by approximately 25mm total, which can be necessary if your suspension geometry or body style causes the 0-offset tyres to make contact with the chassis or suspension components.
- How do pre-mounted tyres compare to mounting tyres myself? — Factory-mounted tyres like these Louise RC sets offer enormous advantages: they arrive ready to install, eliminating hours of fiddly work, they guarantee perfect gluing using Louise RC's precision machinery and tested adhesive process, and they pass factory quality control testing to ensure the bond is absolutely secure before you ever drive. This is especially valuable for competitive drivers who need absolute reliability, and for bashers who simply want to get driving instead of spending a weekend in the workshop.
- Are these tyres weatherproof for outdoor driving? — The rubber compound and foam inserts are stable in outdoor conditions including wet weather. However, you should rinse your entire vehicle with fresh water after driving in muddy or wet conditions to prevent corrosion of metal components and to maintain the longevity of electronic systems.
- What driving surfaces do these tyres perform best on? — Louise RC has specifically engineered the Sport compound to deliver excellent grip across diverse terrain types including carpet racing surfaces, concrete carparks, dirt tracks, grass and mixed outdoor conditions. The aggressive tread pattern and medium-soft compound density provide confident traction across these varied surfaces without requiring compound changes.
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 MT-MCROSS 1/8 SPORT 0 OFFSET BLACK EP E-MAXX FR L-T3276B 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.
- Brand: Louise RC
- Model Number: L-T3276B
- Barcode: 5413911251082
- Scale: 1/8
- Vehicle Type: 1/8 Monster Truck
- Compatible Vehicles: 1/8 Monster Truck, EP E-Maxx, EP Revo 3.3, EP Savage XL, EP Savage X 4.6, EP Savage Flux HP FR/R
- Series: MT-MCROSS
- Tyre Material/Technology: Rubber Compound
- Compound Level: Sport
- Tyre Compound Hardness: Sport - Medium
- Tyre Diameter: 166mm
- Tyre Diameter (alternative measurement): 175.9mm
- Tyre Width: 108mm
- Tyre Width (alternative measurement): 107.8mm
- Tyre/Wheel Weight: 472 grams per unit
- Tyre Inserts: Foam Cut Inserts
- Includes Insert: Yes
- Rim/Tyre Configuration: Tires mounted and glued on rims
- Glued: Yes
- Rim Adapter: 17mm Hex
- Rim Offset: 0-Offset
- Rim Colour: Black
- Rim Type: To be glued
- Rim Material: Nylon Composite (high-quality nylon granulates charged with fibre, developed with Dupont)
- Rim Bead Diameter: 3.8 inches (97mm)
- Adhesive Type: Special rubber cyanoacrylate glue developed specifically for Louise RC
- Gluing Process: Surface grinding and degreasing, precision dosing machine application, pressing for optimal cure period, spinning and pulling tests for quality assurance
- Pack Contents: 2 pre-mounted tyre and wheel assemblies
- Position: Front and Rear compatible
- Wheel Colour: Black
- Fitting: 17mm Hex
- Class: Truck
- Note on Offset: 0-offset provides standard width; 1/2 offset variant available to increase track width by approximately 25mm total if tyres contact chassis
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