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Cinlea64
Asked March 2023
How can I make the tires on a wheeled walker not slide (even though tire locked and not moving)?
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JoAnn29
Mar 2023
Willie, I now understand.
03/04/2023 21:49:38
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cwillie
Mar 2023
I was reading this as the rollator is skidding even though the brakes are engaged, which is definitely possible with some wheels on a smooth floor.
03/02/2023 20:43:03
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JoAnn29
Mar 2023
Maybe brakes need adjusting. The pads that hold the tire in place may not be tight enough.
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Mar 2023
Here is a video.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+keep+wheels+on+rollators+not+slide&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-home&sxsrf=AJOqlzVJX7uxDQInLRmvVWYrfqdVJGUvrA%3A1677806481254&source=hp&ei=kUsBZIy0C7XZ5NoPp9GlqAU&oq=&gs_lcp=ChFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBABGAAyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwguEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECdQAFgAYO4ZaAFwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAsAEP&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#
There is a video, second one down that illustrates how the brake works.
Not all people should use Rollators because they can get away from them. They have to have the strength to squeeze the brake.
03/02/2023 20:29:27
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Catskie62
Mar 2023
That's for sure JoAnn! My mom wouldn't lock the brakes,it would roll away from her & she fell several times. Didn't have any injuries thank goodness.
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Catskie62
Mar 2023
Is it a regular metal frame walker or the rollator kind?
03/02/2023 10:25:07
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Cinlea64
Mar 2023
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cwillie
Mar 2023
You may be able to find replacement anti slip wheels, or it may be easier or more economical to shop for a different rollator with rubberized anti slip wheels built in.
03/02/2023 09:40:48
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Cinlea64
Mar 2023
Thank you I will
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Geaton777
Mar 2023
Call the manufacturer to see if they have any solutions.
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https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+keep+wheels+on+rollators+not+slide&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-home&sxsrf=AJOqlzVJX7uxDQInLRmvVWYrfqdVJGUvrA%3A1677806481254&source=hp&ei=kUsBZIy0C7XZ5NoPp9GlqAU&oq=&gs_lcp=ChFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBABGAAyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwguEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECcyBwgjEOoCECdQAFgAYO4ZaAFwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAsAEP&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#
There is a video, second one down that illustrates how the brake works.
Not all people should use Rollators because they can get away from them. They have to have the strength to squeeze the brake.