A new and exciting addition to the VEX product line is now available.
4" High Traction Tire (4-pack) - $12.99
From the product page:
The VEX 4" High Traction Tires are replacements for the “all-purpose” treads found on VEX 4" diameter wheels. These tires are designed to provide high traction on smooth surfaces.
*Note: This kit includes tires only, wheel rims not included. Simply remove the current 4" tires from their plastic rims and replace them with these high traction ones.
These look pretty cool. I know the description says they provide more traction on a smooth surface but i was wondering about the foam competition field. I feel like the ridges in the standard 4" tires dig into the foam to provide pretty good traction. Has there ban any testing to determine which 4" tire provides more traction on the foam competition field? If so what were the findings?
A word of caution - When a heavy bot makes those ridges dig in, (especially the ones oround the outer edge of the tires) turning can become almost impossible with the original 4" tires. - I plan to buy some of these new 4" tires. - Blake
Aw shucks, you took al the fun out of having to stretch the 2.5 inch tires over the 4 inch rims. Each one was good for at least half an hour of pinched fingers and the development of ever-more-clever systems for accomplishing this. At least the challenge of mating them with slightly different sized omni-wheels will still remain!
To me, driving under the ladder seems a little to dangerous… either it works or it doesn’t. Suppose your practice field is just the slightest bit different from the real field at comp. That could really mess up your day…
