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Re: 6 Inch Pneumatic Shooting Wheels?

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
I've been looking at the McMaster 2717T55 wheel, but I fear 5000 RPM may be too much.
The McMaster 2717T55 has tires that are emblazoned with the statement "NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE."

After quite a bit of testing, we haven't seen any problems with spinning the McMaster 2717T55 at high RPM. Make sure you have a good hub that centers the wheel properly for balanced operation.

On the other hand, if the tires were marked "NOT FOR FRISBEE SHOOTER USE" I'd be worried.
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