AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)

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AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
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This is a set of two AKA Racing 1/10 Buggy Closed Cell Rear Tire Inserts. AKA, the pioneer of the closed cell insert, has shrunk down the technology, and developed an insert specifically for use with 1/10 scale buggies. The 1/10 inserts are slightly softer than the AKA38001S Red 1/8 inserts, so they work better with the light weight 1/10 buggies, while at the same time maintaining the durability that AKA inserts are known for.

These inserts were designed to decrease the lateral deflection of the tire while at the same time increasing vertical impact absorption, to provide better handling in the bumps. Using a soft foam or hollowing out the inner circumference leaves the car feeling squirmy with a less accurate feeling through the bumps, not to mention a loss of durability. Gil Losi and Mark Pavidis knew this compromise was not the solution. The solution they found was the addition of lateral grooves to the inner diameter. The lateral grooves allow the insert to flex vertically, absorbing large impacts while still maintaining the lateral stability and overall durability AKA inserts are known for, providing you with a no compromise, high performance foam insert. The result is a more predictable handling car, with no sacrifice in insert durability. 

This product was added to our catalog on June 24, 2011

Brandon Collins
Verified Owner
Monday, Jan 21 2013 (about 11 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
These inserts are currently the best closed cell buggy inserts on the market. Before you mount them, work them with your hands for a good 10 or 15 minutes to accelerate the break-in process. After a couple packs around the track, they will start to feel really good. The benefit to these inserts, is that once they DO break in, they stay at a nice constant feel for a LONG time. The other guy that gave these a bad review probably glued them up with no break in, and noticed the lack of rear traction with new rear inserts. This can happen with any brand new insert as they are always firmer. Firm = lower traction. I find the proline and jconcepts closed cells to go dead FAR faster than these. I also run the AKA fronts and again, once broken in, are the best on the market.
Adam Lazo
Verified Owner
Monday, Jun 16 2014 (about 9 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
Following Brandon's advice does help quite a bit and they will break in after a while even if you don't. These are fantastic foams and clearly way better than any open cell foams I have seen. It all depends on what you like to race with I guess but I feel closed cell gives more consistency than my open cells.
John
Verified Owner
Thursday, Oct 24 2013 (about 10 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
Used this inersts in shue minipins with good results .Outlasted 3 tires so far and no signs of wear!
Brian Dunbar
Verified Owner
Monday, Jan 14 2013 (about 11 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
Great Insert! They last a long time and use them on multiple sets of tires.
fefefes
Verified Owner
Thursday, Sep 24 2020 (about 3 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
Although these inserts are harder than usual and would take a while to break in, paired with Schumacher mini darts made it a very consistent all round tire for bumpy astro. It has increased the lifespan of the tires lasting over 20 hours of runtime compared to 15 for my local track.

I had made it softer to my liking through applying v cut technique at the inner rib of the tire as mentioned by Ryan Harris which gave a overall flatter profile that improves grip. I have also cut 1-2mm of the edges of the insert to soften the sidewall of the tire for improved grip. Overall, it is an insert that will last me many rounds of tires without much degradation.
jamin adams
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Sep 17 2019 (about 4 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
they do the job! hold up well over time! it surprises me how some tire manufacturers can not include a closed cell insert now a days. its nearly 2020. if you're buying a competition type tire, include a competitive insert!
Ben Dutfield
Verified Owner
Sunday, Apr 7 2019 (about 4 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
Best closed cell foams on the market! I won’t purchase any other foams for my race vehicles.
Sarah Lee
Verified Owner
Thursday, Jan 23 2014 (about 10 years ago)
AKA 1/10 Rear 2.2" Buggy Closed Cell Tire Inserts (2)
I remove this inserts from tire.It is shrink and smaller than before.
So I need to spend money for this AGAIN.