We used belts on our robot and in the beginning we realized we had too much contact area and we would throw the belts off. So, we moved our idler around and made the once tank thread idea into a more 4-wheel drive idea. We never really had problems with throwing belts but turning on that wire mesh seemed to be a problem for us. We went with too small of a belt and it wasn't easily able to grip the wire mesh enough to turn and not slip. Next year if the game involves a ramp or wire mesh that a robot must climb up I know my team will go with pneumatic tires. But, only time and FIRST will tell what our final decision will be in the end.
Also did anyone else think about using these?
http://www.goodyearindustrialproduct...le_pd_belt.pdf
We would of if we had the money. lol