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It is important that you understand the kind of wheels you will need for your wheelchair. The options you have when selecting better wheelchair wheels will depend upon where you will use them, the terrain you will ride them on, as well as the activities you will be involved in, inside or outside the house. Therefore, determining the right wheelchair tires or casters is always dependent on certain factors.
Keep in mind that people who suffer from spinal injuries or motor neuron disorders should restrain from being in situations where their spines receive excessive vibrations. We will discuss a couple of critical points about wheelchair wheels and some factors that will assist you in decision making. We hope this short manual will guide you in making the right choice about your wheelchair wheels.
Things like how smooth a ride is, or the speed you’re cruising at, are all dependent on the type of wheelchair wheels, tires, and casters you choose. This is why choosing them are not as easy a task as it might appear to be. It is always smart to approach an expert or do a bit of research before selecting your ideal wheels. Affordability and performance are also crucial factors, and this mini user manual will function as a healthcare assistant in helping you make an informed decision about the right wheelchair wheels.
Manual or standard wheelchair wheels have two pairs of wheels. These are:
Electric wheelchairs come with three pairs depending on the technology involved.
The back wheels of a wheelchair are made up of a hub, spokes, a rim and tires. The hub, which is the center of rotation, is connected to the rim with spokes or mags, with the tire mounted to the rim. On standard wheelchairs hand rims are used to push the wheelchair.
Wheels with spokes, also called spoke wheels, are like bicycle wheels with metal spokes. The spokes are either radial or crossed and are either 24 or 36 in total. Mag wheels have no more than ten spokes and are made of synthetic material.
The back wheels of standard wheelchairs have quick release axles to make handling easier when transporting. They also have extra caster wheels, which are mounted onto the chair.
Something to consider when selecting your wheels is their weight and the area where you will use them. Spoke wheels are much lighter than mag wheels but are generally more expensive to maintain. They are also not very suitable for moist environments. Whereas on the other hand mag wheels require little to no maintenance but could be subject to extreme temperatures.
Wheelchair wheels come in different sizes:
The diameter of the wheel and the tire affects how comfortable your ride will be and also affects the effort you need to put in to move the wheelchair. Thus, you want to choose a wheel that allows for the best output on these options.
Electric wheelchairs on the other hand, have a smaller wheel made out of thicker and stronger material. In order to enjoy the benefits that standard wheelchairs offer in regard to thicker wheels, electric wheelchairs are adorned with an extra set of wheels.
The alignment of the wheelchair wheels is vital, as it affect its stability, how it rides, how difficult it is to propel and how quickly the tyres can wear out. When aligning you must consider the following:
Camber – camber of the back wheels occurs when the wheels tilt inward or outward on their vertical plane. With camber the wheelchair propels easier as the hands are positioned nearer to the body. This applies more to people who propel self and has superior lateral stability. It also helps protect the fingers when passing doors.
Toe-in and toe-out – this is a critical alignment issue and has to do with the fact that the rear wheels do not run in parallel anymore. Avoiding toe-in and toe-out is important as it increases rolling resistance, and inadvertently leads to wear on the tires.
Truing – aligning the wheels is necessary, especially when it is wobbly as it spins on its axis. Mag wheels are the easiest when it comes to truing, as they are trued at manufacturing and remain that way unless they are exposed to harsh conditions. Spoke wheels are less stable, as different factors can distort the spokes.
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Wheelchair tires come in different sizes. Some are pneumatic, meaning that they are filled with air, while others are solid, making them flat free. The flat free type are filled with rubber or foam. Depending on where they will be used, they are made with a different profile. Some have a deeper profile, like those used on Mountain bikes, while others have a flatter profile.
What you need to know is that a particular type of tire affects how a wheelchair will roll over a certain surface. Harder tires are easy to propel, whereas softer tires are not.
We hope you liked our article on tips to choose better wheelchair wheels, and that it was helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like to see more of these types of articles to our site.
We also have a special offer for you. Enter coupon code EW6 at checkout and it will apply a 6% discount. This offer won't be around long, so act soon! See product pages for details and if you have any questions feel free to give us a call at 800-682-9444. One of our agents will be happy to assist you. We are open every day from 8AM - 8PM est!
If you are more interested and looking for other related articles, our staff compiled a great list of articles like Top 5 Mobility Scooter Issues And How to Fix Them and our Top 9 Best Mobility Scooter for Outdoors and have had some great feedback on those articles as well.
Feel free to write me anytime at kellon@electricwheelchairsusa.com if you have any questions or comments. At Electric Wheelchairs USA, we truly love helping our customers make the best choice for their needs whether it is a power chair, mobility scooter, or lift chair.
You would be forgiven for thinking that all wheelchair tyre options are the same. There are some big differences that can make significant changes to your comfort and driving experience as a wheelchair user. Here are some key things you need to know as well as some places you can buy the tyres from.
The prices are correct as of February 2018.
Solid wheelchair tyres are great if you regularly go to places where you’ll get a puncture. They have a very firm ride, so if you feel every bump in your spine or have pain issues related to movement, you might want to consider pneumatic (air filled) tyres.
These are usually the preferred option for many NHS services where the wheelchair might see heavy and consistent use. You can also buy them yourself – for example, EPC offer them for £27 per tyre.
Air filled (or pneumatic) tyres offer a more comfortable ride, with tyre pressures adjusted for the user. Many wheelchair users find that higher pressures (around 100 to 145 psi, 6.8 to 10 bar) give a lighter, easier ride whilst allowing for some bumps.
Punctures can be a concern – so we’ve taken a look at a selection of tyres as well.
These give a slightly firmer ride. However, they can withstand significant pressure without incurring many punctures. They’re around £20 per tyre and you can get them through retailers including Amazon and EPC. They offer good directional tread, which means that surface water moves around the tyre, making a surprising amount of difference.
Sometimes, if you spend much of the time of smooth surfaces, less tread (and therefore less resistance) might be preferable. This is especially of benefit if you spend a lot of time on polished or concrete surfaces. Limited tread tyres are available for casters on electric wheelchairs and on main wheels on manual wheelchairs. Schwalbe RightRun tyres are very popular and decently priced per tyre – we found them for less than £20 per tyre at EPC.
If mud is your thing, you might want to consider some wider wheels with more tread. You can get wider rear wheels that can accept wider and more robust tyres. Although the risk of punctures isn’t much reduced, it does mean you’ll be able to climb over softer and wetter ground. These are best when combined with a hand-bike. We found the following at EPC for less than £25 and best of all – they fit a standard wheelchair wheel.
It is important that you understand the kind of wheels you will need for your wheelchair. The options you have when selecting better wheelchair wheels will depend upon where you will use them, the terrain you will ride them on, as well as the activities you will be involved in, inside or outside the house. Therefore, determining the right wheelchair tireswheelchair tires or casters is always dependent on certain factors.
Keep in mind that people who suffer from spinal injuries or motor neuron disorders should restrain from being in situations where their spines receive excessive vibrations. We will discuss a couple of critical points about wheelchair wheels and some factors that will assist you in decision making. We hope this short manual will guide you in making the right choice about your wheelchair wheels.
Things like how smooth a ride is, or the speed you’re cruising at, are all dependent on the type of wheelchair wheels, tires, and casters you choose. This is why choosing them are not as easy a task as it might appear to be. It is always smart to approach an expert or do a bit of research before selecting your ideal wheels. Affordability and performance are also crucial factors, and this mini user manual will function as a healthcare assistant in helping you make an informed decision about the right wheelchair wheels.
Manual or standard wheelchair wheels have two pairs of wheels. These are:
Electric wheelchairs come with three pairs depending on the technology involved.
The back wheels of a wheelchair are made up of a hub, spokes, a rim and tires. The hub, which is the center of rotation, is connected to the rim with spokes or mags, with the tire mounted to the rim. On standard wheelchairs hand rims are used to push the wheelchair.
Wheels with spokes, also called spoke wheels, are like bicycle wheels with metal spokes. The spokes are either radial or crossed and are either 24 or 36 in total. Mag wheels have no more than ten spokes and are made of synthetic material.
The back wheels of standard wheelchairs have quick release axles to make handling easier when transporting. They also have extra caster wheels, which are mounted onto the chair.
Something to consider when selecting your wheels is their weight and the area where you will use them. Spoke wheels are much lighter than mag wheels but are generally more expensive to maintain. They are also not very suitable for moist environments. Whereas on the other hand mag wheels require little to no maintenance but could be subject to extreme temperatures.
Wheelchair wheels come in different sizes:
The diameter of the wheel and the tire affects how comfortable your ride will be and also affects the effort you need to put in to move the wheelchair. Thus, you want to choose a wheel that allows for the best output on these options.
Electric wheelchairs on the other hand, have a smaller wheel made out of thicker and stronger material. In order to enjoy the benefits that standard wheelchairs offer in regard to thicker wheels, electric wheelchairs are adorned with an extra set of wheels.
The alignment of the wheelchair wheels is vital, as it affect its stability, how it rides, how difficult it is to propel and how quickly the tyres can wear out. When aligning you must consider the following:
Camber – camber of the back wheels occurs when the wheels tilt inward or outward on their vertical plane. With camber the wheelchair propels easier as the hands are positioned nearer to the body. This applies more to people who propel self and has superior lateral stability. It also helps protect the fingers when passing doors.
Toe-in and toe-out – this is a critical alignment issue and has to do with the fact that the rear wheels do not run in parallel anymore. Avoiding toe-in and toe-out is important as it increases rolling resistance, and inadvertently leads to wear on the tires.
Truing – aligning the wheels is necessary, especially when it is wobbly as it spins on its axis. Mag wheels are the easiest when it comes to truing, as they are trued at manufacturing and remain that way unless they are exposed to harsh conditions. Spoke wheels are less stable, as different factors can distort the spokes.
Wheelchair tires come in different sizes. Some are pneumatic, meaning that they are filled with air, while others are solid, making them flat free. The flat free type are filled with rubber or foam. Depending on where they will be used, they are made with a different profile. Some have a deeper profile, like those used on Mountain bikes, while others have a flatter profile.
What you need to know is that a particular type of tire affects how a wheelchair will roll over a certain surface. Harder tires are easy to propel, whereas softer tires are not.
We hope you liked our article on tips to choose better wheelchair wheels, and that it was helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like to see more of these types of articles to our site.
We also have a special offer for you. Enter coupon code EW6 at checkout and it will apply a 6% discount. This offer won't be around long, so act soon! See product pages for details and if you have any questions feel free to give us a call at 800-682-9444. One of our agents will be happy to assist you. We are open every day from 8AM - 8PM est!
If you are more interested and looking for other related articles, our staff compiled a great list of articles like Top 5 Mobility Scooter Issues And How to Fix Them and our Top 9 Best Mobility Scooter for Outdoors and have had some great feedback on those articles as well.
Feel free to write me anytime at kellon@electricwheelchairsusa.com if you have any questions or comments. At Electric Wheelchairs USA, we truly love helping our customers make the best choice for their needs whether it is a power chair, mobility scooter, or lift chair.
You would be forgiven for thinking that all wheelchair tyre options are the same. There are some big differences that can make significant changes to your comfort and driving experience as a wheelchair user. Here are some key things you need to know as well as some places you can buy the tyres from.
The prices are correct as of February 2018.
Solid wheelchair tyres are great if you regularly go to places where you’ll get a puncture. They have a very firm ride, so if you feel every bump in your spine or have pain issues related to movement, you might want to consider pneumatic (air filled) tyres.
These are usually the preferred option for many NHS services where the wheelchair might see heavy and consistent use. You can also buy them yourself – for example, EPC offer them for £27 per tyre.
Air filled (or pneumatic) tyres offer a more comfortable ride, with tyre pressures adjusted for the user. Many wheelchair users find that higher pressures (around 100 to 145 psi, 6.8 to 10 bar) give a lighter, easier ride whilst allowing for some bumps.
Punctures can be a concern – so we’ve taken a look at a selection of tyres as well.
These give a slightly firmer ride. However, they can withstand significant pressure without incurring many punctures. They’re around £20 per tyre and you can get them through retailers including Amazon and EPC. They offer good directional tread, which means that surface water moves around the tyre, making a surprising amount of difference.
Sometimes, if you spend much of the time of smooth surfaces, less tread (and therefore less resistance) might be preferable. This is especially of benefit if you spend a lot of time on polished or concrete surfaces. Limited tread tyres are available for casters on electric wheelchairs and on main wheels on manual wheelchairs. Schwalbe RightRun tyres are very popular and decently priced per tyre – we found them for less than £20 per tyre at EPC.
If mud is your thing, you might want to consider some wider wheels with more tread. You can get wider rear wheels that can accept wider and more robust tyres. Although the risk of punctures isn’t much reduced, it does mean you’ll be able to climb over softer and wetter ground. These are best when combined with a hand-bike. We found the following at EPC for less than £25 and best of all – they fit a standard wheelchair wheel.