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Re: Attaching Tread on Vex Traction Wheels
We used the vex wheels and attached the tread with 6 rivets and 3M 2 part epoxy. We did not have any problems with them falling off or separation. One key aspect of this is we used high quality steel mandrel and body rivets not aluminum for extra strength. You can get these on McMaster or at Fastenal. Also make sure when putting the rivet into the wheel is to make sure you are putting it through the high parts of wheel and not the low valleys. This way the tread is attached smooth and not bumpy.(hopefully you get what I mean by this)
I can attach pictures later for more details. Best of luck
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