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21-01-2007, 13:14

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Re: pic: my new wheel design

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Originally Posted by Cody Carey

Hmmm... The rubber tread looks to be tapered just like the AM kit wheel, any specific reason for that?
Does it increase traction or decrease wear or something?

It is much easier to make a mold of something if it is slightly tapered, if it is straight it is very hard to get it out of a mold.

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