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Re: Where can we find good pneumatic wheels?

As far as pressure goes, it does make a decided difference.
We use 6" pneumatic tires on some robots. At full pressure the robot had more tendence to bounce. At lower pressures the grip was greater.
Too low and the tire might roll off the rim when it gets pushed sideways.

With the very small volume it can be an art to balancing the pressure in all tires. You need a pump with an integrated pressure gauge that disengages without letting even a smiggen of air out. Or you develop the skill required.
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