Thread: How many rivets on a wheel is "too much"?
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Re: How many rivets on a wheel is "too much"?
We use a wheel similar to an IFI traction wheel and we use 4 rivets at the seem, and them about 2-3 around the perimeter.

It helps to use an epoxy between the wheel and the tread before the rivets.