Associated RC 18T Front 40° Rubber Slick Tire by GPM AR888F40G  [AR888F40G]

This RC-scale front tyre is a rubber standard slick designed for the Associated RC 18T touring platform, supplied with an internal insert and a 40 degree insert angle for predictable contact patch behavior. The component is intended for front-end tuning where steering response and linear feedback are the focus.

Installation is straightforward for standard 18T wheels: remove the wheel from the hub, mount the insert inside the tyre ensuring the 40° orientation matches the rim profile, and seat the bead evenly before securing on the rim. Use accepted RC tyre mounting practices for glue or retention, and check bead seating before final wheel balancing.

In setup terms this tyre serves a targeted role: fine-tuning front traction and steering precision on paved or high-grip surfaces during practice or race sessions. Swapping between different front tyre profiles and inserts lets you tune understeer/oversteer balance without changing suspension geometry.