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Originally Posted by biojae
Did the extra wheels help with traction? simple physics says that it wouldn't help at all. is there something that i am not seeing? (we only used 4 wheels)
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We did tests before hand and concluded that more wheels did provide an advantage over less wheels.
I completely agree that simple physics would prove otherwise. Like EricVanWyk said, you have to remember there are a lot more variables here that need to be dealt with. The wheels and field wear with use, and also dirt along with other contaminants get on the field surface which in turn affects traction. Also the deformation of the field surface and wheels can play a role.
Another large role in this drivetrain's performance is the placement of weight and wheels.