Do friction drive motors significantly reduce tire life compared to other methods?

Do friction drive motors significantly reduce tire life compared to other methods?

Have motor designers been able to solve slippage issues? For example reducing power input to prevent slipping similar to how motorcycles have wheelie control.

SaladFish said:

Do friction drive motors significantly reduce tire life compared to other methods?

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Duh.

And they reduce drive efficiency by as much as half. Tires are tough. It takes a lot of energy to grind them to dust.

Yes.