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Originally posted by Anton Abaya
how do you calculate the traction of your wheels/treads/drive train traction into in-lbs?
i'm curious to figure ours out.
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Using the friction-pull test above, you know the force; Force (in lbs from a spring scale) times radius of the drive wheels (in inches) will produce the torque at the wheel hub. All the rest is gear / sprocket tooth ratio.