While the wheels on luggage can be quite durable, they are also vulnerable to damage or wear and tear that will make it difficult if not impossible for you to get your bag where it needs to go. When this happens you can either purchase a replacement or ship it to an authorized repair center to be fixed or repaired.
Luggage wheels are typically made of highly flexible, but hard plastic or a combination of plastic and rubber. The quality of the material that is used will determine how well your luggage travels. Better wheels will provide a smoother ride while less expensive wheels will be more likely to give you a bumpy, uneven experience.
Often the wheels on luggage are screwed into place and can be unscrewed and replaced with new ones easily. However, you will need to have a flat surface for this work. If the wheels are riveted you will need to use a hacksaw with eye protection in order to saw through the luggage rivet and remove the wheel and axle.
The best luggage replacement wheels will usually be sold in a set of 4. They will be pre-drilled and have the necessary parts to make them fit a wide range of suitcases. You will need a standard screwdriver to install them and possibly a drill for pieces that require new holes to be drilled. It is important to check if the new wheels will fit your current piece of luggage before ordering them.
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