Pro-Line Blockade 2.2” Rear Buggy tires review

With a 2WD buggy, having the right tires for the right track surface is paramount. Without traction, your buggy will be much harder to drive, and you'll have to fight it to stay in the racing line. The tracks where I race my 2WD buggy are far from being hard-packed and sugared. In fact, the surfaces are made of packed dirt with a variable amount of loose dirt on top. This is the kind of surface where I have to loosen the slipper and adjust the throttle expo on my transmitter to soften the power curve and limit the tires spinning.

The tread of the Pro-Line Blockade is made of small square lugs, with two closer lugs in the center forming a zigzag all around the tire. There are two rows of lugs (cut diagonally) on the outer sections of the tire to prevent it from catching in small bumps and flipping the buggy upside down. There is an approximately 1mm gap between each lug to increase traction in dusty or loose conditions.

To test my new Pro-Line Blockade tires, I mounted them on Pro-Line Velocity white wheels and replaced the stock white inserts with Pro-Line blue closed-cell inserts for more control on all surfaces. The Blockades are offered in two different compounds, the M3 (soft) and the M4 (super-soft). For my review, I chose the super-soft M4 compound.

I'll skip the tire mounting and gluing processes because, as always, it all went perfectly. I punched two 2mm holes in each tire to reduce the ballooning effect, and it helps the tires "breathe" more easily.

Coming down the straightaway and slowing down before entering a tight 90-degree corner, I immediately felt that my buggy had a little more acceleration than usual. In all sections of the track, my buggy had more forward traction and more braking. The rear end also felt more planted to the track. In the tight corners, the Blockades felt smooth without catching on the imperfections of the track. The Blockades gave me more confidence, and I was able to push the buggy a little harder without losing traction or control. After a few laps, I had to slightly tighten the slipper clutch because I could hear it slipping while my tires were not spinning out at all.

After 5-6 packs, the Pro-Line Blockades show absolutely no sign of wear. Even though I was using the super-soft M4 compound, all the lugs still look like new.

I'm super happy that Pro-Line has decided to release the Blockades for 1/10 buggies. The Blockades fit right between the HoleShots and the Calibers. If your track is a little too loose for tires with tiny pins, try the Pro-Line Blockades. I'm confident that you'll like them and, like me, make them your #1 tire choice. I'm so satisfied that the Blockades are the first R/C product to receive the "MyRCBox.com Approved" stamp!

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