Are the wheels rubber or plastic? The plastic wheels of every vacuum out there scratch my floors pretty bad.
1939020
The wheels are plastic. I have carpet so I can't say what they will do to hard wood floors. Once you get this vacuum the wheels are the least of your concerns. Get some Torx screw drivers one set for size T9 and down and the other set for size T10 and up. You need these to take apart the vacuum for maintenance that it doesn't tell you about. I burnt out a rolling brush bar because hair has been stuck on one of its ends and fused to the bar, breaking its hard plastic. Now I clean it like it's a weapon to a solider.
1939021
They are a hard plastic. I have not had any scarring on my floors. I love this vacuum cleaner. Very well made and top notch quality. I will never own another brand of vacuum cleaners again.
1939022
the Dyson DC24 rolls on the big yellow ball in the center, the wheels on the beater bar are tiny, and could be rubber or soft plastic, the two rear wheels are for standing the vacuum when not in use, they are in the up position when vacuum is used, they are hard plastic, I have had no problems with scratches. Check the beater bar for twisted hair and trim off as needed, I really like this machine. There are two filters to clean which I do about once a month, easy.
1443949
If it was my hardwood floor I would get a chair mat to protect it. I don't trust any type wheels on my floor. And the wheels are hard plastic.
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.
1861725
They are plastic. We were hesitant about buying it for this reason, but my son uses it for almost an hour every day and they haven't worn out in the 4 months he's been using it. It is a bit loud, would be quieter if it had rubber wheels.
1936384
Our home has hardwood floors and I haven't noticed any scratches occurring from these feet. They are hard plastic, so rough or extended play on the floors could foreseeably result in a scratch. Ideally, these work better on carpet or a rug, since they could slide around more on the hard floor.
606822
just a minute, I'' go look. Wait right here. They are a hard plastic covered with a somewhat softer plastic and that is covered with dog hair. hahaha it's a good vacuum for the price.
1756952
Hard plastic. Does not have soft feet. As long as there is no grit under the feet it would not scratch a floor. If I were rely worried about that I would wrap a few layers of duct tape around the bottoms of each ring.
441544
Unfortunately the wheels are plastic. The floor in my shop is not the smoothest but so far they work quite well even with me sitting on the stool. Just how long they will last is anyone's guess, for the money I'm satisified with the stool.
2137492
They are a very hard rubber. They do not leave marks on the floors or carpets, however.
1068765
My Medline is a recent purchase, and it has the 3-spoke wheels. The number of spokes is not an issue for me, but I WAS surprised to see that this is the first rollator I've ever owned that has plastic wheels rather than rubber ones. The plastic wheels slide like crazy on our hardwood floors, and this is a real issue for me because I have paralyzed feet. I heartily wish these wheels were rubber as my two previous rollators were.
688695
I haven't noticed any scratches. It says in the user manual to be careful where you have it when you have it in the upright position to use the tools. I have a wood laminate floor and put the vacuum on an area rug when I use the tools just to be safe. So far so good!
242126
The bottom is a rubbery (not slippery and not squishy) feeling plastic (if you knock on it with your fist it's a hard material). I use mine on carpet but my wife uses one on wood floors and it doesn't slide or leave scratches.
152416
Hard to tell. Feels like commercial grade plastic...large, sturdy wheels...not the cheap stuff. Will not scratch floor.
937030
We're on our second Electrolux stick vac and have never had an issue with the wheels. Now, we have laminate, not hard wood, but I think you'd have nothing to worry about.
39669
The wheels are made out of rubber. It took a month for the strong rubber smell to go away. I would put plastic down on hardwood to avoid stains with a new cart. Very sturdy on rough terrain.
1727975
They are plastic, but two separate pieces which makes them move easier. I got a second opinion in my household (we do not have wood floors)the opinion is, it will not scratch your floors.
1097804
I have hardwood floors throughout my home and I have not had any problems with the wheels marring the floors. The wheels are not a soft spongy rubber, but a nice smooth plastic that should not harm your floors.