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Originally Posted by R.C.
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They do--but going down to 31 may allow them to squeeze it into a cheaper box (or get a cheaper shipping rate). That said, I think Jeff may have the better concept.
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Originally Posted by Jeff 801
I think it is so that teams can use an 8" wheel with the tube because at 31" the shafts are placed 27.52" apart according to the print which means when using an 8" wheel your over all length will be right about 35.52"
Also you can get 3 tubes out of a 8' piece of stock with 3" extra
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This is along the lines of what I was thinking. You'll still make some trade-offs (especially if the current GDC direction of bumper zone rules continues), but there's nothing stopping you in theory from going down this road.