Colson Wheels??

[Clem1640]

Originally Posted by DevenStonow

Was weight/ease(ie. not having to make your own hubs and mountings) the only factor in using the HiGrip wheels this year?(as well as lack of a plexi surface like the bridge)

(As a huge fan of your swerve as well as a huge fan of Colsons, this was one of the questions I forgot to ask while taking a look at your swerve at Lehigh)

Decision factors (from most important to least) were:
1) We measured the friction coefficients of the HiGrip wheels (on carpet) and were favorably impressed.

2) The weight and cost of the HiGrips were in the direction we wanted to go with our swerve units.

3) Ease of mounting was tertiary consideration. That said, I've always been a big fan of easy when it doesn't sacrifice performance.

Mechanically, we never had a problem with driving the Colsons, but the same is true (so far) with the HiGrips. The HiGrips do wear faster.