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Re: Tread Wear

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Originally Posted by AdamC View Post
Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend that you replace your wheels AT LEAST after your regionals and before ATL. We're looking into alternative tread functions, but as of yet have not found anything.
I agree. 330 used four stock AM 6" wheels, no tread, and two pneumatic 6" wheel/tire combos this year. After about one competition, the center tires would be replaced. The AMs were almost never replaced due to tread wear.

The advantage of the pneumatic wheels? If you see red, replace immediately. Otherwise, once an event. And, you only have to switch tires.

When we did use tread, we replaced it about once per competition. I can't remember exactly what type we used last.
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