04-09-2012, 16:52
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Roaming GeorgiaFIRST MC
AKA: The Mecanum Man
 FRC #1058 (PVC Pirates) Team Role: Alumni
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Rookie Year: 2008
Location: Clemson, SC
Posts: 456
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Re: Roughtop or Wedgetop?
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Originally Posted by Ekcrbe
We used black roughtop on 4x1.5" and 4x2" IFI wheels, and they're still running strong after five competitions and ~18 demos. The tread on our center wheels is worn considerably, but they're not bald and the robot still drives fine.
I also second the point on cutting tread with the band saw.
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It's great that they've lasted that long, i thought the constant turning would rip those things apart.
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