pic: Why aren't omni wheels like this used?

[BJC]

Another primary reason these types of Omni Wheels will not see use in FRC is due to the roller thickness. Both the original and the "improved" wheels have parts of the rollers with near zero thickness. This comes with a number of problems including that the rubber rollers preferred for traction won't support a robot's weight on near zero thickness (bumpy ride) and as the wheels wear they will very quickly become non-round (very bumpy ride.)