Thread: Smaller Diameter Wheels - What's the advantage?
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Re: Smaller Diameter Wheels - What's the advantage?
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Originally Posted by Coffeeism View Post
Coming off the same gear box, Isn't there no difference in torque, but a difference in the applied force against the ground?
The torque on the axel of the wheel would be the same, but they are speaking of the torque at the contact point due to the greater moment arm (4" vs 6"). So yes, basically R cross F, F being the applied force.
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