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# MAXSwerve Wheel V1 Tread Reinforcement

### Materials Needed <a href="#materials-needed" id="materials-needed"></a>

The materials listed below will reinforce ONE Plastic MAXSwerve Wheel

| Item & SKU                                                                                                 | QTY |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| <p>MAXSwerve Wheel V1 - Plastic</p><p>(REV-21-3004)</p>                                                    | 1   |
| [3/16in Rivet - 0.251-0.375in Grip Length (REV-29-2972-PK100)](https://www.revrobotics.com/3/16in-Rivets/) | 6   |
| Power Drill                                                                                                | 1   |
| #9 Drill bit                                                                                               | 1   |
| Rivet tool                                                                                                 | 1   |

### Reinforcement Steps <a href="#reinforcement-steps" id="reinforcement-steps"></a>

#### Preparing the wheel <a href="#preparing-the-wheel" id="preparing-the-wheel"></a>

1. Identify the pockets in the core that align with the lower ridges in the tread, this is where we will be placing the rivets

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2. Drill 6 holes in the tread that line up with the pockets of the core using a #9 drill bit. These holes should be slightly off-center towards the direction of the side of the wheel that the pockets are on. Use the image below as a guide for the placement of these holes.

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3. Once all 6 of your holes have been drilled, place 6 rivets in the wheel. Be sure to compress the tread while you are putting the rivets in so that they will not get caught on the field carpet.

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