How durable are the wheels? Will they go flat?
622869
they are very strong and sturdy .... my hubby loves it and he is very critical most of the time.
622870
I live in the desert southwest and after our first use of the cart all 4 tires had about dozen goatheads each in them and all were flat within a day or so.Patching the tubes was ineffective; I couldn't get my patch kit's rubber cement to bond to the tubes, which seemed more plastic than rubber. It was also difficult to deal with getting the tube out of the tire because of it's relatively small inner diameter. Slime sealant appears to have done the trick, though. I put 4oz in each of the 4 tires and they've held air for a few days.EDIT: 2+ months later and haven't had to add any air. All hail Slime! I live in the desert southwest and after our first use of the cart all 4 tires had about dozen goatheads each in them and all were flat within a day or so.Patching the tubes was ineffective; I couldn't get my patch kit's rubber cement to bond to the tubes, which seemed more plastic than rubber. It was also difficult to deal with getting the tube out of the tire because of it's relatively small inner diameter. Slime sealant appears to have done the trick, though. I put 4oz in each of the 4 tires and they've held air for a few days.EDIT: 2+ months later and... » Read More I live in the desert southwest and after our first use of the cart all 4 tires had about dozen goatheads each in them and all were flat within a day or so.Patching the tubes was ineffective; I couldn't get my patch kit's rubber cement to bond to the tubes, which seemed more plastic than rubber. It was also difficult to deal with getting the tube out of the tire because of it's relatively small inner diameter. Slime sealant appears to have done the trick, though. I put 4oz in each of the 4 tires and they've held air for a few days.EDIT: 2+ months later and haven't had to add any air. All hail Slime! « Show Less
622871
The wheels are filled with air and if they are punctured they will go flat. However, they are very well made and I don't anticipate they will be a problem for many, many years.
622872
I just ordered this cart so I can't say much about tire durability for this cart, but I have a lot of long-time experience with outdoor equipment with small pneumatic tires. Almost all have gone flat eventually (some sooner, some later) whether stored indoors or outside. I've found that Slime Sealant is an excellent solution for flat tires of this type and as a preventative for new tires. Amazon carries this product and it's also available at bike shops and at some big-box retailers.
1097802
The wheels are hard, but rotate and swivel easily. I have hardwoods throughout my home and have had absolutely no trace of damage. Hope this answer helps.
1305538
After having mine for quite some time now I can report they have stayed flat. I have been 100 % happy with this purchase and use them all the time.
568095
They stay flat. Maybe if you use them a lot and incorrectly wrestle them close, they will get kinked.
1862488
Used 2 of them for 4 weeks and no breakage. For sure they are not strong but I think it likely they can be replaced with wheels off a standard shelf from a hardware store. Still a great buy!
1485708
Have not had any problems with the wheels but we do not use cart on a regular basis although we have used it with very heavy items and it was fine.
427935
No the back side is flat, not concave like the front. Wheels this soft will cone easily, but they re a really smooth ride!
1387487
I got them for a while and I made about 350Mi, they are rolling very nice, not noisy as the knobby tires, and no were shows on them. for hard surface is the best, I am very satisfied...
2155158
The wheels roll well-smooth and pretty quiet. It's not ninja quiet but pretty good and very sturdy wheels. We just came back from disney world using it all day for almost a week and it took some roughing up and is still going strong.
243078
Maybe a little lighter...not really noticeable, but not having to worry about flats is fantastic! I have never regretted changing to these wheels.
82855
Yes, they are. The stroller is very much like a children's stroller. As long as you stay within the weight perimeters I feel they wheels would be sturdy.
541180
They seem pretty durable to me. I'd say they'd hold up. They don't work very well for inside use, just an FYI
832038
The wheels are made of hard plastic covered with some sort of rubber. They are very sturdy and compatible with any surface in my home. Rolls easily on carpet, tile and hardwood. The only thing I am very disappointed with is the brackets that hold up the bar which broke after about six months of use. I asked about replacements and never got an answer.
2134888
The wheel has a firm rubber-like surface that meets the floor. I don't think it is pure rubber, nor would I expect pure rubber to hold up as well under the weigh of my shop router, and other workstations. They are well made.
1265209
I haven't had any problems with ours going flat. They have gotten a little flat with the weather changes being outside in the garage like all balls do in the winter but not anything unusual.
289266
Of course, but depending on the surface you ride on, the wheels will wear differently. From smooth concrete to rough asphalt you will see wear difference pretty fast . Just rotate them in/out - back/forward. Depending on the ability (and how aggressively you skate), the original wheels can last for quite a bit. Just watch the wear. I'd flip mine about every 2-3 weeks during nice weather summer - just about daily use. For more grip and fun (but more wear as well) replace later with softer rubber...
1484907
They'll hold up fine. My 3 and 7 year olds go at it all the time. They'll get some scuffs but they keep on goin.