Utilizing AM's New Wheels

[LeelandS]

Originally Posted by Electronica1

Is it possible the wheels might be more viable for drop down drive systems, since the traction wheels are only in use for a very small portion of the match?

Doing this might prolong the duration of the wheels, however it would make checking them after every match a necessity. If we take Nick's statements on the life of the wheels as fact (which at this point we have to, but our mileage may vary), then we know when to change the wheels; the black ones after a day and the blue ones after a match. By reducing the amount of time the wheels spend on carpet, we reduce the amount of time between changing, but this also means that we can't predict exactly when they will wear out. Not a huge issue, as long as there is a system in place to check the wheels before and after every match.

I'd be interested to know if the force exerted on the wheels against the carpet by the cylinder that actuates the module would increase the wear rate of the wheel.