[Al Skierkiewicz]

Gary,
I think it just muddies the waters. Since the inflated tire is not being used as stored energy on the robot, nor is it connected to the pneumatic system, I can't see how it would be considered to be a non-legal pneumatic part. I do not speak for the GDC however and this question needs to be put to the Q&A directly as it is. I can tell you that robots have had inflatable tires in many of the past seasons. In many games where climbing was part of the game, teams have used bicycle tires to help assist in the climbing action. I do not remember that inflatable tires have been specifically disallowed in the past.
Perhaps a member of the GDC could comment here for some guidance.