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Unread 12-07-2006, 16:34
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Re: wheels!

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Originally Posted by Arefin Bari
If you do decide to get these wheels (the ones that are supplied in the kit of parts), and do feel the need of traction, you can always do this. All you need is a bandsaw, belt sander, and rivet gun (rivets). Our team as well as team 1902 have used this method this past season.
These work really well, we used them this year too and they certainly got the job done. We just sanded the tire flat and used wood screws. Here is a picture of our 'lathe' rig. Beware of driving on asphalt though, it disintegrates the treading in no time.
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