Traxxas was started in 1986 with an idea for what was at that time an entirely new concept for a fully assembled, hobby-class R/C car. This new car would have all the same benefits of a hobby-class kit such as replaceable parts, hop-ups, and a high-quality component radio system, however it would be fully assembled with a colorful body, right out of the box. Traxxas coined the term "Ready-To-Run" (RTR) to describe this new class. Since a fully assembled, ready-to-run car would appeal to the entry-level beginner, a toll-free customer support line was set up from day one to service an entirely new category of hobby consumer. At first, acceptance of the RTR concept was slow because traditional R/C kits had always been unassembled. Once people realized that a Traxxas RTR had the same performance and quality as the traditional R/C kits, only that they didn't have to build it, the ready-to-run car was a runaway hit! A kit version would still be offered for those who still wanted to have the building experience.
Anaconda performance street tires will turn heads with their tough look and blazing performance. The specially formulated tire compound provides exceptional wear and sticky traction for high-speed street action. Anaconda tires are available separately or mounted and pre-glued on futuristic All-Star chrome wheels for no-hassle, out-of-the-box bolt-on traction. Molded-foam inserts coupled with the directional tread design provide a balanced feel for the ultimate high-speed on-road experience.