Solid wheels and Pneumatic tires difference

  • 16 Apr / 2014

According to the inner structure of wheels. the wheels can be divided into two kinds . Solid wheels and pneumatic wheels . So what are the characteristics of these two kinds of wheels . Let's talk about the pneumatic wheels first

1 . Most of Pneumatic wheels on the market are made of rubber
2 . Compared to solid wheels the weight of pneumatic wheels are usually lighter
3 . Inflatable tire hollow structure are better for conducive heat , so it is more suitable for high speed running .
4 . But a fatal flaw is that pneumatic wheels are easy to prick by sharp object cause tie leak.
5. Typically used for small and large vehicle that running at high speed.

Just for outside appearance solid tyre and pneumatic wheels are the same. But if you look closely you will find that it is no inflated mouth. So what are the characteristics of solid tire.

1 . Most of the current solid wheel is solid PU foam wheel, and polyurethane filled rubber tires
2 . Because it is a solid structure so the same tire size wheels are usually heavier .
3 .Relatively hollow wheel, solid wheel thermal conductivity to be a lot worse. If the high-speed transport wheel can cause overheating and bodiless .
4 . One advantage of solid wheel is not afraid of thorns, because it is a solid structure so it does not have leak concerns.
5. For now, solid tires , mainly used for hand trolleys, garden carts, and there on the ground with a hard object at low speed carts .

Now know how to select solid wheels and Pneumatic tires right ? Any more question contact XinChen Caster wheels Company.

Note: This wheel is flat free wheels with rubber material.