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A pneumatic, or air-filled, tire is made of an airtight inner core filled with pressurized air. | A pneumatic, or air-filled, tire is made of an airtight inner core filled with pressurized air. | ||
| − | Can usually be found in 6, 8 and 10 inch diameter from stores such as Andy Mark and Harbor Freight | + | *Can usually be found in 6, 8 and 10 inch diameter from stores such as Andy Mark and Harbor Freight |
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| − | ==Benefits== | + | *Found on castors but it is possible to get without |
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*Has the capacity to be pumped with more or less air giving lenience on sizing | *Has the capacity to be pumped with more or less air giving lenience on sizing | ||
*Ideal for going over tough obstacles | *Ideal for going over tough obstacles | ||
| − | ==Disadvantages== | + | ===Disadvantages=== |
*Has the capability to pop if from a poor manufacturer or defective tire | *Has the capability to pop if from a poor manufacturer or defective tire | ||
*Needs to be maintained and checked for air pressure in between matches | *Needs to be maintained and checked for air pressure in between matches | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:39, 16 June 2016
A pneumatic, or air-filled, tire is made of an airtight inner core filled with pressurized air.
- Can usually be found in 6, 8 and 10 inch diameter from stores such as Andy Mark and Harbor Freight
- Found on castors but it is possible to get without
Benefits
- Has the capacity to be pumped with more or less air giving lenience on sizing
- Ideal for going over tough obstacles
Disadvantages
- Has the capability to pop if from a poor manufacturer or defective tire
- Needs to be maintained and checked for air pressure in between matches
