85mm Rubber Wheel for Robotic Car

85mm Rubber Wheel: Robust Traction for Robots

Upgrade your robot with the 85mm rubber wheel engineered to deliver dependable traction and quiet operation. The deep tread grips carpet, tile, and loose surfaces so your robotic car accelerates and steers without slip.

Key Features

• Diameter: 85 mm optimized for stability and clearance
• Tread: Deep pattern for traction on varied surfaces
• Material: Soft PVC tread for near-silent rolling and impact damping
• Hub: Reinforced hub resists deformation under load
• Fit: Designed for standard 3 mm shafts; snug slide-on fit

Technical Specifications

• Outer diameter: 85 mm
• Recommended shaft size: 3 mm
• Tread material: Soft PVC
• Hub: Reinforced plastic
• Typical uses: Robotic cars, mobile platforms, prototypes

Installation and Compatibility

The wheel slides onto standard 3 mm shafts with a snug fit. For secure mounting, use the included set screw to lock the wheel in place. No special adapters are required for most robot chassis that accept 3 mm shafts.

Step-by-step installation

1. Slide the wheel onto the 3 mm shaft until it seats against the hub.
2. Align the set screw with the shaft flat or keyway if present.
3. Tighten the set screw to secure the wheel. Check for wobble and re-tighten if needed.

Performance and Durability

The combination of a thick rubber tread and reinforced hub means these 85mm wheels for robots maintain shape and grip under repeated use. Soft PVC reduces rolling noise and helps absorb shocks so onboard sensors remain stable for more accurate readings.

Benefits

• Improved traction on mixed surfaces
• Quieter operation compared to hard plastic wheels
• Long service life under typical robotics loads
• Better sensor stability because of shock damping

Use Cases

• Competition robot drive systems
• Educational and research robot platforms
• Prototype mobile robots and remote vehicles
• Hobbyist and maker projects requiring reliable traction

Care and Maintenance

• Clean tread regularly to remove debris and maintain grip.
• Inspect hub and set screw for wear; replace if deformed.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to solvents or harsh chemicals.

Design Story

Born from late-night competition prep, our engineers iterated through dozens of prototypes to find the balance between toughness and quiet operation. The result is a reliable 85mm rubber wheel that performs lap after lap.

Note: Pictures are for illustration purposes only.