[RRLedford]

In six years of FTC we have never done a treaded tank drive design before.
We have done 4-wheel omni, 3-wheel omni with triple-wheeled axles (Kiwi), and mecanum wheels twice, so we are not afraid to experiment with different drive types that best match up with the game.

We are this year still considering a customized treaded tank drive with cleats added on to snag the bars. The issue is with ;atera; swing friction. when turning

As far as the TETRIX plastic tread, goes I would not trust it under high loads, especially lateral loads.

My current thinking is to Have a very light bot and consider using a narrow ~1" timing belt driving a pair of close axle spacing inboard wheels on each side, and have omni wheels sandwiched on either side of the belts at front and rear, to reduce the turning drag,
With just the right amount of center drop on the central wheels, this could improve turning while allowing bot to roll along mostly up on the tops of the bars.

-Dick Ledford