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Re: Favorite wheels
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Originally Posted by Joe Johnson
But the main reason I like them is that there are versions that are just amazing in terms of gripping the carpet -- it has been years, but I think that there was some data publically available that showed that they were better than the rough top conveyor belt at gripping the carpet (especially if there are uneven surfaces involved).
There are 8" "mountain board" wheels (also used on wheel chairs) that I liked a lot.
But... ...I am admittedly old school on this front.
Joe J.
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We have done some tests that back up this statement. There are certain pneumatic tires that perform extremely well in terms of grip. However, they are sometimes difficult to interface with.
Our decision to use Colsons has been based on several factors. We find the balance of solid grip, a wide range of sizes, extreme durability and ease of interfacing (hubs) to be tough to match in other wheels.
-Brando
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