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Re: pic: How we rolled in 2009

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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.
Ahh, ok, the uneven wear, and the textured surface would provide slightly more traction. i guess it is just for perfectly flat surfaces, where the wheel is tangent at only one line does ideal land physics take effect.
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