Reducing wheel traction

[S.Nickens]

Originally Posted by dude__hi

I am from team 842 and we have been having problems with our wheels. We used the ones that came in the kit. We need to reduce the traction, is there anything we could add to the wheels to reduce the traction between the wheels and carpet? Please respond.

We tried zip ties, but we lost too much traction and could not push other bots(2 chips + 2 drills). Then we tried another idea that some others were using in Chesapeke. Cut 4 in. lengths of the green air tubing and feed the zip ties through them, and then zip them to the tires. Works pretty good and helps get you up the step easier.
It also helps reduce traction and bounce to keep your tires slightly over inflated.
Good Luck!