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Re: Kitbot wheel durability

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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
This was a fairly standard failure of the older skyway wheels, which I believe were the basis of the new traction wheel. I seem to remember a lot of them failing in 2007.
The hub failure I referenced earlier, Tom. Essentially, repeated heavy side loads could cause the hub to tear away from the spokes. (469's swerve and 330's rear wheels in a 6WD skid took quite a beating--Mark picked up one in the process of failing after San Diego eliminations.)
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