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Re: Wheel size poll

We actually used tracks but one of the reasons is to give more stability. Large wheels reduce stance. Points of contact are closer to the outer edges of the robot with smaller wheels making it less likel to tip. The "wheels" we use with the track are about 3 inches.
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