Wild Mouse Question

I've been on many Wild Mouse coasters and I was wondering how the wheels withstand the stress of the turns with the weight of the car? can anyone help me?
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Favorite Wood:Hershey Park Wildcat.
The wheels are probably the same size as a regular coaster, but the cars are a lot smaller which knocks off a lot of stress.
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A larger wheel rotates less than a smaller one moving at the same speed, so yes, I would guess a larger wheel would reduce stress.
Thanks guys!
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Favorite Steel: Top Gun: the Jet Coaster
Favorite Wood:Hershey Park Wildcat.
This question makes zero sense. Stress due to te turns? On what, the guide wheels? The wheels are VERY lightly loaded on ANY coaster, and they're loaded in pure compression to boot. The tires on a coaster might melt/chunk/fly off, the bolts holding the wheel on might even decide to go suicidal, but you will NEVER see a roller coaster wheel come anywhere near breaking.

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