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Unread 27-03-2012, 08:06
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Re: Colson 101

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Originally Posted by Adam Freeman View Post
How is the traction on the key and on the carpet with these wheel versus a standard AM performance wheel with rough top conveyor belting?

We have been having an issue of wheel slip on the key when we start to drive to the bridge, and I am wondering if these would provide better or worse traction and what the tradeoffs would be.

Thanks.
Adam,
In our experience the Colsons out perform the roughtop conveyor on smooth surfaces including the key and the bridge. On the carpet they seem to be fairly equal. I strongly suggest picking up some for testing.
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