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Re: Wheels: Metal or Plastic?

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Originally Posted by hg273 View Post
For one FRC season? You might need a few more than some. Probably 2 for every time you go over the bump and crack a wheel, plus 4/6 for each time you put it in the crate.
Carbon fiber might surprise you with how durable it is. Check out this company that makes CF wheels for cars: http://carbonrev.com/impact_strip.html
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