Thread: HiGrip wheel
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Unread 07-01-2012, 18:51
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Re: HiGrip wheel

First look (no testing), says yes (for traction purposes).
They have ~1/8" deep rectangles embossed into them that take half the width of the wheel and alternate.
However, we don't plan on using them because we doubt the strength of the spokes.

Edit: according to Andymark, they don't have a better CoF than roughtop or wedgetop tread.
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Last edited by Jeffy : 07-01-2012 at 19:23. Reason: corrections