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Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII
Its 11:30 in the Bay Area and we're all on CD lol
I don't think the dragster analogy is a good one.
Dragster tires get incredibly hot. If they were small and skiny they would explode or catch fire. Bigger tires can dissipate heat and survive longer.
I have no idea, but that's my best guess...
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I also believe they are sticky, gripping to the pavement. This is a different property than friction, and a larger surface area does benefit. This is the same reason larger treads might help on carpet. However, in cases like this, there is no grip, and we will rely on friction to move our bots. Friction is not dependent on surface area, and a larger surface area won't increase it.