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graeme campbell
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Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:26 pm:    Edit Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wheel 10 Inch Steel Hub Puncture Proof 5/8 Inch Bearing 4260-008

I am building a vehicle which is to be used as an enrichment device for captive lions to chase around a safari park enclusure. Obviously the wheel/tyre selection is a major concern however i am quite interested in the 10 inch puncture proof wheels thechnobots can provide.
Are these tyres hard like an inflated tyre (but without the air) or are they soft etc. because i am not sure whether they would be suitable for my project or not and would quite like your thoughts??

also, is the 10inch measurement the outer diameter of the tyre?
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Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 7:24 pm:    Edit Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Graeme,

Nice to hear of different applications!!

The tyres on these wheels consist of honeycomb arrangement of air pockets. You could easily take a saw to the tyre and cut chunks off without affecting the 'pressure' of the remaining tyre.

These wheels will be ideal for your application and yes the measurement is 10" outside diameter.