Thread: Brown out / breaker trips with Pneumatic Tires
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Re: Brown out / breaker trips with Pneumatic Tires
Are you wheels close to square geometrically? You may want to reconsider 4 traction wheel drive if this is the case. The main reasoning is the scrub force is too great and the power required to turn exceeds the limitations of the electrical system. You may want to consider a wide 4WD wheelbase or opt to go 6WD with a drop center wheel (you don't need a full size wheel).

A fun fact is that breakers can creep mechanically over time. For instance, if you have a 40A breaker that you regularly pull close to 40A without tripping, you can actually affect the breaker's rating and it will possibly trip at a greater current.