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Re: 4" vs. 6" vs. 8" wheels. Advantages?

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
Anecdotal evidence does NOT equal data. You're comparing apples to oranges half the time, and non-equal test cases ("oh that team had treads and could push anyone around!") are useless.
As of right now I have empirical proof that surface area affects static friction. A video of this proof will be uploaded to YouTube within the week, but for now you just have to take my word for it.
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