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Re: How can we drive on this new floor?

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Originally Posted by Dr.Bot View Post
Not an expert on this but I think you should be limited to using 4 wheels. If not
then you could use 8 - 16 whatever - a wheels arms race.
Adding more wheels does not increase traction. The maximum force you can apply to the floor is determined by the coefficient of friction and the normal force. Surface area has no influence.
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