[cbale2000]

We used rivets exclusively on our Vex traction wheels. We've used glue in the past on other traction wheels but due to the uneven surface on the Vex wheels we determined it would be impractical (and use a lot of glue). Regardless, we had no issues with tread coming off and the Vex roughtop tread we used lasted 2 events before needing to be replaced.

We did find that it was extremely difficult to find adequately long pop rivets to hold the tread that also had large enough heads (so the tread didn't just slip off). We ended up using long rivets with small heads and using washers to prevent tread slipping off.