tell me more info on the wheels? Good traction or cheap hollow plastic? I am disappointed there was not any info in product details.
473851
Here in Indiana last year we got too much snow to use it. It might, with just a little but I think it is not practical
473852
You're not heavy duty but they're not bad. I really like the new unit it's Great In light snow.I deafly by the unit again
473853
The way the product is designed the wheels are not there to provide traction at all but rather to keep the blade at the correct angle. They do their job good and one of the better designed parts on the unit.
473854
The wheels are not for traction, they keep the blade at the perfect angle and make pushing up to 2 inches of snow easy. A couple times I pushed 3 inches of very light puffy snow but after that its snow-thrower time. A couple times last year we got around 5 inches, I pushed it once at about 2 in and again at about 3 (light snow) inches. I live in western PA and only used my snow-thrower 2 times all last winter. this is a good quality product, I can clear my 350 foot driveway (2inches of snow) in the time it takes me to get the snow-thrower out of the shed, started and make one pass
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.
1153658
Bought from a "Used/Like New" seller and, while the tread looks the same, and they included a Schwinn box, the tire was an Innova without kevlar. So I'd avoid the Used offers.
142888
It's a well made unit but seems more designed for smooth, flat or even sloped surfaces. You may want to look for something with larger diameter wheels and a larger footprint to provide more stability. You might also consider no wheels at all, just a fixed walker when outside. It'll depend a great deal on how rough the terrain is where you plan to travel.
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The large wheels are rubber, tube type (air filled), and the small wheels are solid plastic. In the vertical configuration the truck handles medium to rough terrain well. In the horizontal configuration it is only good for smooth surfaces due to the small plastic wheels. I can't comment on the compatibility with flooring types.
1313401
The wheels seemed hard to me. Every little piece of gravel or irregularity in the road could be felt. I'm still searching for one with big, soft wheels?
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Unfortunately, these wheels are currently back ordered. Shoot us a direct Amazon message, and we'll send over a list of what's currently available for you. Thanks, -Jon
1413135
Unless I got shorted, It is a plastic housing with steel drive wheels. I will post a picture with my review.
313814
http://simulaje.blogspot.com/?m=1 here is what I used. He also sells other wheels
1258495
This is the cheaper one with no wheels, It is an annoyance to move over hard surfaces, I take the weight off and carry it over the drive way. I believe they make a model with wheels.
1208935
The performance of our plasmacar was slow and rough (on a flat, smooth concrete driveway) until I replaced the original cheap molded plastic wheels with polyurethane inline skate type wheels (size 80mm/83a). Now the car flies and our kids love it.
2171903
I wish more rubber on the wheels. Back are plastic. Front wheel has little bit rubber. Over all ok grip with ground.
1727066
Bought these for my grandsons, I believe the rear wheels are hard plastic. They are the hit of the neighborhood.
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The wheels are rubber tires with tubes. Since they are air filled, are great for rough terrain and flat surfaces. i don't have wood floors, so i don't know if they might leave marks that need to be removed. Since they are air filled, flats can happen. after a lot of normal use i got a flat when moving something extremely heavy in rough terrain. i pushed the weight limits too far. i'm going to SLIME the tubes just to see if it works. Replacement tubes are readily available on this site and many other sources. I prefer pneumatic tires especially for stairs and rough terrain and accept the consequences of really putting a tool to work. The wheels are rubber tires with tubes. Since they are air filled, are great for rough terrain and flat surfaces. i don't have wood floors, so i don't know if they might leave marks that need to be removed. Since they are air filled, flats can happen. after a lot of normal use i got a flat when moving something extremely heavy in rough terrain. i pushed the weight limits too far. i'm going to SLIME the tubes just to see if it works. Replacement tubes are readily available on this site and many other sources. I prefer pneumatic tires especially for stairs and rough terrain and accept the... » Read More The wheels are rubber tires with tubes. Since they are air filled, are great for rough terrain and flat surfaces. i don't have wood floors, so i don't know if they might leave marks that need to be removed. Since they are air filled, flats can happen. after a lot of normal use i got a flat when moving something extremely heavy in rough terrain. i pushed the weight limits too far. i'm going to SLIME the tubes just to see if it works. Replacement tubes are readily available on this site and many other sources. I prefer pneumatic tires especially for stairs and rough terrain and accept the consequences of really putting a tool to work. « Show Less
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A bit off topic, but you can get solid rubber wheelbarrow tires. The stock tires on your typical new wheelbarrow these days are pretty pathetic.
789946
No, the tires do not have great traction. They are made out of plastic, not rubber.
2113469
I just went out in my 8 below zero garage and checked. The rims are plastic, and the tires are "balloon tires" not plastic wheels; they have air valves for refilling if they happen to get low. I still have 4-5 feet of snow on the ground, and I may not get the opportunity to use my spreader until May.Bob-North Smithfield, RI
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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.