Any comments on the wheels... Are they soft enough for uneven sidewalks?
1972915
We have had no issues with this buggy. Love it!! Live in L.A. and have traveled on all types of surfaces.
1972916
The wheels are pretty hard, but we have taken this stroller on every surface from uneven sidewalks, gravel, mud, grass, and it seems to do fairly well. Since the wheel itself is fairly large compared to some strollers it traverses small obsticals nicely. The biggest annoyance I have is that since the wheels are hard they are loud when on uneven sidewalks and gravel. Ive owned this stroller for about 2 years and getting ready to have my second kid and it is in great condition dispite lots of use, I look forward to using it for another few years.
1461617
Yes, my mother uses hers on uneven pavements and sandy trails. Pushing the stroller on these surfaces is a little harder and it's a bumpy ride for the dog. The item is lightweight and works very well on smoother concrete surfaces.
184049
Unless the dirt or grass are too soft, wheels are not wide enough for really soft ground however in most cases it would be fine. This is a really good intermediate weight cart. Much better than the carts available at Home Depot etc.
1053656
The wheels are pretty good. I haven't had any issues with them. To me, they seem quite sturdy.
748833
The only experience with uneven ground included rough sidewalks. I had to pay particular attention to bumps where one wheel stopped. I would think this would be the case for all knee walkers. I normally limited my use to paved surfaces or floors in buildings. Still love the unit though. This is my second one (I sold the first thinking I wouldn't need it again). This one I'm keeping. Hope this helps.
1522304
They should definitely roll straight and have a smooth motion. Check to see if you can tighten the wheel nuts after removing the end caps. If you can't, I would return them.
473855
I think the wheels are fine. You can't wait until 6 inches of snow has piled up. If you get out there with it after 2 or 3 you can move the snow very easily.
617142
I would recommend swapping the wheels out with a more "professional" brand. Personally I swapped these generic wheels out with Orangutan 4 presidents. Swapping the wheels out for a more softer wheel should allow you to glide over bumps. Overall these trucks haven't failed me. They are loose but not too loose. They can also handle hills very well.
1796138
The wheels are hollow, but it seems to do alright over rough pavement and grass. Not sure what to expect over pebbles, but I doubt many others would do any better. We love our wagon!
431760
It rides pretty well on both surfaces! Just overall, the board is rather flimsy compared to another Globe Nickel board I have and the bearings aren't quite as fast. But yeah, I suppose a smooth road is faster than the sidewalk.
432153
Not well. Wheels are plastic with no grip. Sidewalk and inside the house work great.
389684
The tires themselves are not the problem as long as you stay on sidewalks. The BIG problem with the Ultimate Wagon wheels is the front wheels which swivel as the wagon is pulled. When pulling at any more than dead slow speed, the oscillate back and forth making a very poor virbrating and noisy ride. Needs to be fixed somehow. I will try direct contact with American Flyer.
2137493
I don't have it in front of me now, but I believe they are a hard rubber. My mother has taken it through all types of weather (we live in the Chicago area) and over cracked sidewalks, gravel, and grass. We've never had a problem with the wheels cracking, splitting or showing any damage whatsoever.
1034570
It is really smooth. It's awesome on wood floors and with the soft poly urathane tires it doesn't damage the floor. On sidewalks it's good and streets too. If the surface is level there are good times to be had but this is scary going downhill and uphill is impossible.
2202731
not super well, the wheels can slip a little bit, however, I simply put some grip tape that you can buy here on Amazon or at a local hardware store and it solved the problem. It works great outdoors on the sidewalks though without the tape
1485706
They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough. But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they tend to follow the tilt. Only complaint I have.
46200
We only have tried solid tires and they seem fine. So far use has been light and on sidewalks only. Our 2-year old did not take to peddling quickly, so not much to go on yet, but I suspect, based on the design of pedals and cranks, that this is not designed to go so fast as to warrant air tires.