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Re: Winnovation Midwest Coast Drive

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Originally Posted by RookieWookiez View Post
Ok that's an odd size, why not use bigger wheels where u will get more speed out of ur wheels. Do u no how much the wheels weight?
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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
Speed & Torque are a tradeoff in electric motors. 4 1/2" wheels may be appropriate for 1625's general drive train speed/torque targets, and easy adjustments can be made by changing the pullies in the gearbox.
Also, smaller wheels let the wheels reach a higher speed with a smaller gear ratio, which is (in theory) more efficient.

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