a July 2014 review says the wheels are cheap plastic, not rubber as they used to be. has anyone had experience with this issue?
1690897
The wheels are hard plastic, but it doesn't bother me. The cart is very sturdy, especially compared to the cheap all-plastic shopping carts out there. My son pushes it around the tile floor as well as on carpeting... No issues with the wheels. I didn't even know they were once made with rubber.
1690898
i would not call them cheap plastic. this cart works better than the large carts in the grocery store.
425150
No. I never had any trouble going over any type of surface. I travel extensively and over difficult surfaces - from escalators to sidewalks to gravel walkways. The wheels don't break apart of flake. Good thing since Wenger won't repair their products.
1151866
The one we got about a month ago is rubber. The wheel on the front is the same as the ones on the back only smaller.
2224169
The wheels are plastic, as are the white wheel wells. The tires feel like a different type of plastic; they almost have a rubber feel, but not quite. You don't have to fill them with air.
2248258
Mine is fabulous Ive had it for over a year now completly maintainance free. I love it. I have a pebble tec pool which is abrasive but i have not had any issues with the wheels they look great
1037351
I have not had any issues with the tires. I love this stroller and am actually thinking of purchasing another one for my second home (so I do not have to transfer it back & forth).
2000353
I have not had any problems. The wheels are very sturdy and placed properly for balance.
776895
I don't think so. The wheels are rubber on the outside and don't hold up as well as the "all" plastic ones do.
1414987
The wheels are plastic that you paint black. I usually do a mix of flat black and a dark grey, so that they look more like rubber.
816607
Its discontinued? Oh man! I need back wheels my front is fine. I am same boat as you. If I would have known I never would have purchased and its such a shame cause its a great ride my kids love it. If you found anyone or any sites willing to help in replacing tires let me know please. I would greatly apprecaite it. I was thinking of taking the wheels to a bike shop see if they can fix it if all else fails...
1189648
My back wheel broke also. I have a feeling they are just really low quality. I contacted Amazon, they told me to contact the manufacturer. I tried that, but their website is broken. So, I contacted Amazon again and they sent me a whole new bike and a return sticker for the old one. This was even though it was past the time for returns. I would recommend contacting Amazon. They seem to be really good about this sort of thing.
1428068
The rear wheels are hard plastic. Mine are wearing fine. From past experience, it is usually the front tire that wore out. Linda
1997624
No, I haven't had any problems with the wheels at all. Can't remember for sure, but I think you will hear a click when you put the wheels on and that means they are inserted and seated properly. Check to make sure they are completely inserted properly or if there is a defect.
2112533
Seems a little fast to me. Mine lasted a good 4 years and that was with a fair amount of abuse going sideways on a slope. The replacements are cheap though and seem to be as good as original. Maybe not the best wheels especially in terms of traction,but easy and cheap to replace.
1334475
I didn't have that problem. However, I've read in reviews that the wheel does loosen up. Actually, now that I think about it, it has gotten a lot looser.
1937499
No. My wheel still works fine. I have had mine for a few months with continuous use.
324912
The wheels are neither hard plastic or softer rubber. They are a dense squeezable foam composition. For being foam they work great on our laminate floors and I love the fact they won't cause any scratches.