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Unread 06-02-2016, 22:28
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Re: Rhino track failier?

It's a new product this year and as with any new product there are going to be problems. Especially for a complicated system like a tank tread system, teams spend many seasons and off-seasons trying to perfect their design. It seems that the pulleys, are the same type of material as the Hi-grip wheels, and there is barely any material to cushion any impacts. With the impacts that tank treads will receive in this years game, it seems that maybe plastic just isn't fit for this purpose and maybe Aluminium Pulleys would be better( at a significant monetary cost).

I'm sure that the guys at Andymark, are doing their best to find a solution to this problem.

It seems that due to the dead axle design, it would be quite simple and quick to change out broken pulleys, especially driven ones and replacements aren't too expensive either $8

Last edited by pilleya : 06-02-2016 at 22:31.