Which treads have an advantage?

[Cory]

Originally Posted by techtiger1

I have seen both designs work effectively at pushing. Aka S.P.A.M. this year and Cyber Blue in 04. I personally like the rough top it's better for turning and still gets the power to the ground. I am not sure which cost more but I am pretty sure rough top is cheaper. Also if you don't have a big budget I would not recommend treads.

my two cents,
Drew D.
Tech tigers
team#1251

roughtop and wedgetop are incline conveyor belting--which means they aren't suitable for use as treads, but rather as a traction material on wheels (You can get roughtop from Brecoflex, though). I think they're both pretty evenly priced, and it just comes down to personal preference.