Want to buy a 2nd to keep in car but living in TX with hot summers has me concerned about the plastic wheels. Any ideas how well they would hold up?
606830
I don't know what would happen in your car trunk? I'll tell you a story, though! I had a diving board at my pool (no longer have the pool), that was "tested" to 275 lbs! Worked fine, but after three years in the direct Texas sun, one day, I bounce, it splits!!! The moral,,,,,,the rollator would probably hold up for some period of time, but may, somewhere down the road, give up the ghost, as it were!!! Hope it helps!!!
606831
Mine does fine, but I am assuming that you are not leaving it in the direct sun unused for long periods!!! Mine gets left in my hot garage for long periods, with no problems at all!!! I'm in San Antonio!!!
606832
I don't think you'd have any problem with the wheels in the heat. I too live where summers are very hot over 100 many days. The wheels are a tough solid composite and im sure they will hold up well in heat
1897366
Quite well. In fact I've had mine outside for the last couple years now - through "polar vortex" and mid summer heat and it's held up extremely well. Quite sturdy.
1517883
I highly recommend two of them, if you have two kids. My daughter was 18 months when she started riding one. I got two so I could ride with her. Sometimes we ride on one together. Lots of fun, great little car! She used her feet to push off at first, but after a little riding, she used the steering wheel to wiggle and move. Have fun!
1684105
We have taken the stroller on over 50 miles of walks with our dogs on sidewalks, grass, asphalt roads, and small rocky roads. While the wheels show some wear, we have not had one of them fail. I have also contacted Pet Gear Customer Service to order a backup set of wheels which are relatively inexpensive. I hope this helps.
1985906
They are metal, so they weren't really made for that. But because they are Hot Wheels I'm sure they will survive whatever your child puts them through. They are well made & the paint is chip resistant. EVERY male in my family has had Hot Wheels, and except for being smashed from being run over by an actual automobile, they have survived well enough to be passed to the next generation.
67486
My son's had them on his scooter for a few months now, and no problems. He uses the scooter a lot. My guess is he'll get a couple years out of his. They seem to be as durable as anything else I've seen.
1374108
I've had this cooler for a long time & have never had any issues with the wheels that are very secured to the bottom of the cooler with a steel rod running across. It's a very sturdy & reliable cooler. However, I do keep a watchful eye on mine to make sure that no one sits on it as the top is not meant for sitting (which people tend to want to do) but meant for holding drinks in the built drink holders on top. I've seen this item sold in sporting goods stores if you ever want to see it for yourself before purchasing.
104642
had mine for about 3 months and still running pretty good. I might need to change the wheels in about a month though.
458861
Mine have held up in the direct hot South Texas sun with no issues whatsoever! I've tried a few other brands in the past, and these work much better than the others!
1053654
I roll my bag through bumpy parking lots every day I use it and now I roll it down curbs and small stairs out of laziness to carry it down. It has held up quite well. The wheels take the impact down very well. I don't know how it would hold up for long distances but through a college campus it just shows normal wear and tear. The wheels haven't bent or gotten stuck.
314811
Yes, it should be fine. My son even went on grass..:) The tires are like mountain bike tires. Not plastic..
877586
They perform well. The wheels may wear down fast and unevenly with outside use though.
1003848
I am not certain I have never had a problem with the wheels. The new plastics you know are very much stronger the old. If I were to buy another I would go for the Four Wheel Drive. The abbreviation they give for FWD Means Front wheel drive, not four wheel drive. The fact that the wheels are plastic however has not effected this machine
450760
Wheels are plastic. I have had mine for 17 years. We have laminate floors and its not a problem. It's been left outside in the weather and it's still going strong 17 years later.
576672
Hi,I really haven't done much off road.The throttle switch is plastic and I was afraid it may break.I have done curbings,lawns,and some crappy roads.Handles well on these surfaces.The tires seem to be cracking on the sides.Little disappointed only had it a year.
599896
My Daughter is turning 2 in July and I got these a couple months ago when she was about 21 months old. She loves them and I don't see any sharp parts or danger. I guess someone could bite the wheels off and there is the usual under 3 warnings, but other than that there are no problems I can see. She doesn't put things into her mouth, so I guess we are safe there and if your little guy still does there may be a choking possibility. I have a track set coming in a couple days, too.
2268410
The wheels r really nice and no they r not slippery. They were well worth the money.