Torque question

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Physics help with torque question - I am defeated!

Dont need help thanks
 
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Thank you for the welcome and reply. Here is my diagram:
 
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  • Hand-drawn free-body diagram of a circular wheel on a horizontal floor, with a horizontal force F applied at the top, radius r marked, weight Mg at the centre, normal force N at the bottom contact point, and reaction force R acting at a pivot point on the right edge of a step.
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When the tire starts to pivot about the curb, what is the value of N?

Have you written your equations of static equilibrium when the tire is off the ground?