17-10-2012, 13:55
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Rookie Year: 2006
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Re: FRC Drive Trains
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Originally Posted by AdamHeard
Wouldn't using the kop wheels be equally reliable in terms of wear, but require less cost and effort?
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You're certainly right, especially with the new HiGrip wheels that are in a similar ballpark to Colsons. I mentioned Colsons to contrast with the common suggestion to upgrade to a treaded wheel, as tread does add some (arguably negligible) regular maintenance to the system.
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