Wheelchair wheel problem - any top tips?

[swee'pea99]

My mate's wheelchair wheel solid tyre has come adrift, and is proving a bit of a challenge:

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks if you can help.

 

[Badger_Boom]

A bit of hot water on the tyre to soften it up and maybe some washing up liquid for lubrication of the flange (fnar fnuk etc.).

 

[classic33]

Remove the wheel, and tyre.
Place the tyre in warm water, giving it time to warm the tyre.
Then try refitting.

Increase the water temperature if it doesn't go on the first time. Mindful of the fact that you'll be handling it.

 

[Sharky]

Googled replacement wheels and this was the first that came up
https://www.rosscastors.co.uk/200mm...wwOLFAuV78U6o31g8qbfKdsQjMPjBv-IaAlT5EALw_wcB

So if you cant get it back as per the advice above, a new wheel won't break the bank.

Good luck to your friend

 

[swee'pea99]

Thanks - three really helpful suggestions! I shall have a go & report back...

 

[I like Skol]

I think the best suggestions are already covered (remove wheel and warm the tyre) but also investigate why it came off in the first place. Was there an abnormal event that caused the tyre to come off? Check the tyre carefully for any cuts or splits that have allowed it to deform and fall off the wheel.

if you do end up replacing the wheel with a new one i suggest you do both as a matching pair.

 

[Cycleops]

Good old YouTube to the rescue. It’s easy when you know how, no warm water required


View: https://youtu.be/8AaXDhS_pH0

 

[fossyant]

I'd be using hot water, makes life so much easier, or heat the tyre with a hair dryer.

 

[swee'pea99]

The YT vid looks like the biz - gonna try that. Perhaps a bit of heating if it proves necessary. Thanks all.

 

[ColinJ]

What we need now is a video showing YouTube presenters how to adjust their microphone levels when making videos!

 

[DRM]

My thoughts too would be why has it come off? & will it come off again, I think a replacement may be the best option

 

[DaveReading]

After the tyre is replaced, check that the wheel castors freely. If it's binding, that could have contributed to the tyre detaching.

 

[I like Skol]

After the tyre is replaced, check that the wheel castors freely. If it's binding, that could have contributed to the tyre detaching.

THIS^^^^^^^
I hadn't given it much thought after my suggestion above to investigate, but I reckon @DaveReading has hit the nail on the head with this suggestion. The castors are likely jamming at an angle to the direction of travel and the tyre has been rolled off the rim.

 

[swee'pea99]

THIS^^^^^^^
I hadn't given it much thought after my suggestion above to investigate, but I reckon @DaveReading has hit the nail on the head with this suggestion. The castors are likely jamming at an angle to the direction of travel and the tyre has been rolled off the rim.

Apparently his foot got tangled somehow. His MS makes his feet do odd things sometimes. He was very grateful for the help, and is going to take a crack at the YT approach.

 

[Cycleops]

He was very grateful for the help, and is going to take a crack at the YT approach.

I hope you’ll be there to observe and report back