New Wheel in 2008 Mud Hopper 8492?

[xenologer]

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8492&cn=33&d=261

Just looking at the website pics, those look like some nice new tyres on the Mud Hopper racer.

However, when I was at my local Lego Shop, the one on display had the old style wheels and tyres (6580 6579). The store employees told me their displays were assembled right out of box... so I held off on buying this set, since the new tyres are my main interest.

Then again, someone on brickshelf has pics which are clearly new tyres.

So, has anyone actually bought this and can comment on exactly what tyres/wheels it comes with? Might be a regional variation thing... Im in USA, how about you?

[Dovchenko]

That's a tough one. It looks like a new piece, one whole tire and wheel put together, but I don't have the set. However, the Peeron database shows that it is the same wheel used in the UCS Batmobile and the Dune Buggy of 2006, along with some sets between then. Concerning the tire however like you asked, it IS in fact a new piece, only featured in the Technic Dune Buggy of 2008 as well.

http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/8492-1