Thread: What kind of wheels do you use?
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Re: What kind of wheels do you use?
We use an wheel typically used in elevators to keep the car on track, with a modified rubber compound. They are some of the grippiest wheels you can get for the carpet, but I don't know how'd they be against those racing tires!
Heres an example: Two years ago (using the same wheels and a 120lb bot), we pulled a minivan (Caravan?) on worn smooth pavement with no problems or slip.
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