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Re: Mecanum Wheels is it good fin the Pits

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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
6" wheels inherently give you more torque over 8" wheels at the same motor power. They also have their mass closer to the axle making them (slightly) easier to spin. In other words, with the 6" wheels, you should see much greater acceleration but a little less maximum speed.
Well.... I'd hope they use the gear ratio to determine torque/speed rather than the wheels. but you are right...