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Re: Can you put ducktape on wheels

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post

You could try wrapping zip ties around the rim of the wheel; this will reduce the friction in the sideways direction, but maintain front and back traction.
The method that Eric Suggested has been used by teams as far back as I can remember and works reasonably well and can be undone/done in a pinch.

Another, slightly more permanent method is to attach a strip of plastic to the circumference of your wheels to make them low friction. Watch what you use to attach it though, any bolt heads/rivet heads/fasteners need to either be countersunk so that they don't touch the carpet or be made from plastic if they do.
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