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Re: Small Wheel Club 4" or smaller

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Originally Posted by CJ_Elliott View Post
But.... Why?
because smaller wheels will be stronger than larger ones. Small wheels require less gear reduction and can lead to a higher efficiency drive train. Smaller wheels allow you to have a lower center of gravity. Smaller wheels let you move your contact points further forward and backwards making the robot more stable. Smaller wheels are lighter.

Generally the smallest wheels that give you the performance you need are typically better.
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