pic: Well... Oops.

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by xXhunter47Xx

Nope. Just overtightened them.

Yep that would do it too.

[Gregor]

I've done this enough to never use Anydmark plastic wheels again. Not had any issues with performance wheels, Vex wheels, and no one can be quiet about how great colson wheels are, so I'm happy to skip on AM plastic wheels.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Gregor

I've done this enough to never use Anydmark plastic wheels again. Not had any issues with performance wheels, Vex wheels, and no one can be quiet about how great colson wheels are, so I'm happy to skip on AM plastic wheels.

so it's AM's fault the team over tighten the wheels? I would like to state that I have used AM plastic wheels for over 6 seasons with no failures. I guess it is how you use them? It's like reading the game manual before you design your robot.

[GeeTwo]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

so it's AM's fault the team over tighten the wheels? I would like to state that I have used AM plastic wheels for over 6 seasons with no failures. I guess it is how you use them? It's like reading the game manual before you design your robot.

They're good kids; we just can't think of enough things to tell them not to do.

[xXhunter47Xx]

Well in any case it's a cool paperweight and wall hanger memorabilia.

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

so it's AM's fault the team over tighten the wheels? I would like to state that I have used AM plastic wheels for over 6 seasons with no failures. I guess it is how you use them? It's like reading the game manual before you design your robot.

We've had a few break after only 2 regionals worth of use, I've never had any other wheel do that.

So in short, yes.

[Electronica1]

In 2010 we ran AndyMark plaction wheels on our 6 wheel drive and they survived. Even with us slamming down hard on them when we went over the bump.

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by Electronica1

In 2010 we ran AndyMark plaction wheels on our 6 wheel drive and they survived. Even with us slamming down hard on them when we went over the bump.

I guess the correct answer is YMMW.

I'll exercise my right to choose whatever wheel I please.

[nathannfm]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

so it's AM's fault the team over tighten the wheels? I would like to state that I have used AM plastic wheels for over 6 seasons with no failures. I guess it is how you use them? It's like reading the game manual before you design your robot.

No, but they did redesign them, and having a wheel that you can hit with a hammer without any concerns (colson, performance, etc) is probably better than one that many, many teams have been able to break by accident. (But for some teams $2.50 is just too good to pass up)