There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. Some people may find that bigger wheels provide a smoother ride, while others may prefer smaller wheels for greater maneuverability. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what size wheels work best for them on a rollator.
Yes, upright rollator walkers are covered by Medicare. They are considered to be a type of mobility device and are covered under Medicare Part B.
Yes, you can use your rollator as a wheelchair, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure that the rollator is the right size for you and that it is comfortable to sit in. Second, you will need to have someone with you to help push the rollator, as it is not designed to be self-propelled. Finally, be aware that using a rollator as a wheelchair may void the warranty.
Yes, you can change the wheels on a rollator walker. You will need to find the right size wheels for your rollator walker. You can find the right size wheels at a medical supply store or online.
5/5
Fits most standard walkers.
Quick and simply installation-no tools required.
Oversized heavy-duty wheels with treads are perfectly suited for grass, dirt, and other rough terrain.
8" wheels with 1" dia. aluminum tubes.
Included pair of deluxe skis makes for easy gliding over uneven surfaces.
$234
The majority of walkers have hard rubber 5 inch diameter wheels, which are lethal and dangerous outside the home, which is why I got this device.This product's producer claims that it fits the majority of common walkers. It appears that this product's interior post diameter is 1/8 inch too small for my normal walker.It was worthless to try to contact customer service for this product; all you get is an auto menu asking you to leave a message for an unknown person.Thankfully, my brother-in-law found a solution. However, it did need drilling to make the existing axle holes wider so that we could place the wheels on the old posts after removing them from the new ones.Aside from this issue, these wheels make the walker safer, especially when used outside. The pneumatic wheels glide over cracks, gaps, and other low obstacles with ease.Basically, a walker with hard rubber wheels should be rejected as dangerous and defective if purchased or obtained. For a walker with pneumatic wheels, ask
4.6/5
6" Wheels
Not compatible with Stander Metro Walker
Wheel axle diameter is 5/16" or 8 mm
Compatible with Stander EZ Fold N' Go Walker and Able Life Space Saver Walker
Smooth Roll over all surfaces
$234
It states front wheels on the package. I would have given this product five stars because it is reasonably priced for a set of two wheels, but nowhere in the description is it stated that this product is for front wheels. My vehicle's back wheels needed to be replaced, and back wheels generally can vary slightly. Although I was able to make it work, the nut on the hub bolt's end is no longer recessed as it should be. Although I was able to put the nut on and turn the bolt, it was barely long enough. The supplied Allen wrench did not fit my bolts. Once more, I had the means to resolve the issue. You might be able to use these if you require rear wheels, which you most likely will if your brakes are wearing out your wheels. After these arrived, I searched Amazon for rear wheels but was unable. I therefore made these work.
4.2/5
TOOL-FREE ADJUSTMENTS: Easily install replacement wheels and ski glides on any folding or standard walker without special tools. The leg height can also be adjusted for a hassle-free, customized fit.
DURABLE GLIDE CAPS: Allowing for smooth, easy mobility, the Vive walker ski glides are universally designed to easily attach to most walker styles. The curved ski glides slide into place and easily adjust to fit securely in any walker leg. Navigate over carpet, tile, pavement or concrete without dragging your walker or using unsightly tennis balls. This set of two walker ski glides also includes two felt glide covers for greater protection against snags and scratches on indoor surfaces.
VIVE GUARANTEE: 60 day unconditional guarantee so you can purchase now with confidence
RUBBER SPORT WHEELS: Large five-inch caster sport wheels easily navigate over uneven surfaces. Smoothly rolling over carpet, pavement or grass, the non-swivel rubber sport wheels are also non-marking for safe indoor use on tile and hardwood floors.
USE WITH ANY WALKER: Easily convert any standard folding walker into a smooth rolling walker with the Vive universal walker wheels and ski glides. The universal fit wheels and extensions are compatible with any standard walker model for an easy, hassle-free upgrade.
$234
My walker is 20 years old (it sat unused for 9 years), but it was built so well that it couldn't have been replaced with a less durable model. The skis were more harder to repair than the new wheels, which were quite easy. My fault; until I attempted to swap out the old skis for the new ones and noticed that the screws were flat and lacking screwdriver grooves, I had no idea that the skis were being worn down. The skis soon came loose when I turned them counterclockwise, which was a straightforward process. As nice as new for $20.The phrase "out of sight, out of mind" should be avoided.
4.2/5
Height adjustable with 350 lb weight capacity
Includes pair of FlexFit universal ski glides - $8 value!
Kit converts folding 1" walker to wheeled style
Big 5" rubber sport wheels for easier navigation
Buy with a Top Glides Basket or Pouch (sold separately)
$234
These were bought for an Invacare 6291, and they perform admirably. The wheels should have been mounted on the outside, according to the directions, but the spring-loaded buttons wouldn't fully pop out of the holes to lock them in place. The buttons fully depressed as they should have when I turned them with the wheels on the inside, just like the original wheels did. Therefore, I believe that because they are universal and designed to fit more than one brand, the holes on each side have a variable diameter to account for the many brands.
4.2/5
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT: Walker wheels allow for eight height adjustments, making them suitable for people of any height. Weight capacity 350 lb.
COMPATIBLE WITH MOST WALKERS: Wheels for a walker can turn a simple walker into a walker with wheels. You can attach these walker accessories to most standard walkers on the market.
COMPLETE WITH SKI GLIDES: Replacement wheels for walkers come with a bonus pair of smooth sturdy rear walker ski glides, which makes for easy gliding over uneven surfaces. The hole for the pin is 5/16 inches. The tube inside diameter is 1 1/16 inches. Walker wheels are 5 inches.
REPLACEMENT WHEELS: This Wheel kit for walkers consists of two caster slip-free wheels and ski glider tips, which are replaceable.Walker wheels and walker ski glide accessories are easily installed on any universal or standard walker, with no need for specific tools.
$234
I'll start by talking about the one problem I experienced with these wheels. Because of this, I was unable to attach the wheels until I removed the excess plastic from the metal box that attaches to the walker with a pair of scissors. It was a simple procedure that took only a few minutes per wheel and produced very little plastic shavings (gliding a scissor's sharp edge over the rim of the pieces that attach to the walker). After that, I found it simple to move the walker's wheels and lock them into position. They make it easy to move the walker across the floor of your home or other flat surfaces. Since the walker's wheels glide so nicely, I didn't feel the need to place any kind of tennis balls on the two back posts of the device. For the money, these wheels are an excellent purchase.
4.2/5
Rubber wheels allow walker to roll easily and smoothly over irregular surfaces
Wheel Diameter: 5"; Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Comes with rear glide caps and glide covers allowing use on all surfaces
Can be locked for fixed wheel or unlocked for a swivel wheel
Allows for 5 height adjustments
$234
In light of this, I gave these wheels four instead of the five I would have given them. I work in the rehabilitation industry, and I use these wheels expressly for gait training and stroke recovery. I must remark that the wheels I got from this site are of exceptional quality. I concur with the remarks on height, but that is simply the way things are. The reason I gave them a lower rating is because, while having the same model number, the wheels that were delivered when the walker vendor requested a pair for a patient were different. When the boxes were compared, they were identical, and the vendor said that there was only one order number for this particular set of wheels. Here is what I believe took place. The set I got from this site has bearings built right into the plastic, and they turn extremely nicely when weight is applied. The second set I purchased from the vendor was made of plastic and contained merely a bushing for the wheel shaft. They were terrible when put under strain; they were jammed and did not swivel at all freely. We are just worn up with rule followers and no judgement, so when I called the vendor, I regrettably received the same care not attitude that permeates healthcare today, "that is the only kind we stock." After being repeatedly told that Drive probably altered its design in response to several consumer complaints. I advised them to return their old merchandise and purchase fresh stock matching that order number, but I received no response. I returned them, am ordering them from this site, and am reserving a set for the patients. Agghhh. When correctly picked and equipped with a swivel bearing mechanism rather than a bushing swivel mechanism, this is a superb product.Addendum: After speaking with the vendor representative in person today, the misunderstanding was clarified, and they experienced a "aha" moment. Drive will be contacted about the updated machinery.
4.1/5
Wheel Diameter: 5"; Overall Length: 13.1"; Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Fits most manufacturers' walkers
Converts folding walker into wheeled walker
Rubber wheels and rear glide caps allow walker to roll easily and smoothly over irregular surfaces
Allows for 8 height adjustments
$234
After his operation, the hospital gave my husband a lightweight walker that was purposefully made with just two front wheels and no back wheels for safety and portability. That explains why it has only two front wheels and no brakes. However, as my husband's recuperation went along, he became slower and more at danger for injury due to the wheelless back sections getting trapped on carpet and uneven ground. I did some investigation and located his walker's new wheels component on Amazon. The setup was absolutely impervious to inexperience. I installed them in just five minutes. He has learned to move the walker much more easily with the back wheels so that he does not trip over the edges of rugs and uneven surfaces when moving around the apartment, even if he must still be careful when using his new-fangled walker. Because there is no brake on this gadget to stop it, the user could fall if there is even a minor downhill or incline surface. Therefore, this new four-wheeled walker is not recommended for outside use. I would limit usage to solely indoor purposes. He has also learned how to use another more sturdy outdoor walker with brakes.
3.6/5
hub is 2.5 wide.
8 inch x 1 inch only for Wheelchair
5/16" inner diameter of bearings for the axle
caster are flat free
$234
The tyres were a replacement for the ones my mother's wheel chair had. Her wheelchair's tyre had a crack on the inside, near the axle, and it was unsteady. I simply wasn't aware that it was necessary to be aware of the bearings' diameter. The only difference between them and the wheelchair tyre, which we received by Prime 1-day delivery, was the size of the bearings. My husband, who enjoys rollerblading, told me we could simply swap the bearings in the new tyres with the bearings in the old tyres, contrary to my initial assumption that I would need to return them. That executed flawlessly.
3.5/5
Swivel setting makes turning and maneuvering easy
Only compatible with the Able Life Space Saver Walker
Locked setting provides balance and support
6" rubber wheels
Not compatible with older models of Able Life or Stander walkers
Not compatible with any walkers not manufactured by Able Life or Stander
$234
ordered at 11:30 a.m. from Amazon. The wheels came the same day at 8:30 p.m. (9 hours, wow!)Installation went without a hitch. Don't worry if you lost the Allen wrench that came with your Able Life Space Saver Walker; the swivel wheel kit includes the proper Allen wrench in addition to new screws and nuts.The screws have inserts of the Loctite type (as do the ones originally installed). That could be the reason why so many people are having trouble removing the original screws, especially those who have weak arm and hand strength.It's similar to opening a pickle jar to remove the screws. The screws are simple to remove once the seal has been broken.Ask a relative, friend, or neighbor for assistance if you need explanations of how Allen head screws function. Don't spend your money by visiting a specialty store that will charge you a fortune for a five-minute job.Important Information: Determining which way to insert the swivel wheels can be confusing. Just be certain that the locking grooves (notches) at the base of the sleeve inserts are towards the walker's front.Yes, getting used to the swivel wheels will take some time. However, a Walker was never intended to be used for fast walking. Until you learn to control it, walk slowly, like you would with a wheel-less walker.I thus offer:Five stars for delivery.5 stars for replacement simplicity (and I'm 74).The swivel wheels' intended use earns them five stars.
Yes, walker wheels can wear out. The front wheels on a walker take the most weight and impact, so they may need to be replaced more often than the back wheels. The wheels may also need to be replaced if they become damaged or bent.
A rollator is a walker with wheels that can help seniors stay mobile. Medicare may cover the cost of a rollator if it is medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor. Medicare Part B typically covers 80% of the cost of durable medical equipment, so seniors would be responsible for the remaining 20%.
Walkers with wheels come in a wide range of prices. The most basic models can cost as little as $30, while more feature-rich models can cost upwards of $200. It really depends on your needs and budget as to how much you'll spend on a walker with wheels.
No, Amazon is not an approved Medicare supplier.
There is no definitive answer to this question, as it depends on personal preference. Some people find it more comfortable to have the wheels on the inside, as it gives them more stability and control. Others prefer to have the wheels on the outside, as it allows for a smoother ride and is less likely to get caught on obstacles. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide which setup works best for them.
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