Spinner luggage is a necessary travel gear. When we try to choose the right luggage, we most probably pay more attention to the price, appearance, and materials, but few people take the wheels of the luggage into account. Spinner luggage wheels are differentiated by material and functions, for instance, reduction and non-noise reduction, replaceable and fixed, etc. In this article, we are going to discuss the difference between replaceable wheels and fixed wheels.
Pros And Cons Comparison of Replaceable Wheel And Fixed Wheel
Replaceable Wheel
Pros: Replaceable wheels offer the convenience of easy maintenance. If a wheel gets damaged, it can be replaced without the need to buy new spinner luggage, thereby extending the lifespan of the luggage. Cost-Effective: In the long run, having the option to replace wheels can be more cost-effective. This feature can be particularly beneficial for frequent travelers who may experience wheel wear and tear more quickly. Customization: Allows for customization with different types of wheels based on travel needs.
Cons: Luggage with replaceable wheels might have a higher initial cost compared to those with fixed wheels. Complexity: The mechanism for replacing wheels can add a level of complexity to the luggage design, potentially leading to more parts that could malfunction.
Special Tips: Since most high-end luggage brands provide lifetime warranty and repair services for luggage, it means that replacing the wheels is more beneficial to the after-sales maintenance of your luggage and can save more time. If you encounter some brands that cannot provide lifetime after-sales warranty, you can spend the least money to buy new wheels and continue to use the luggage after replacing the broken wheels.
Fixed Wheel
Pros: Fixed wheels offer a simple design, reducing the risk of mechanical failure. This can translate to fewer issues and a more reliable performance over time. Cost: Generally, luggage with fixed wheels can be less expensive due to the simplicity of the design. Weight: Fixed wheels can potentially reduce the overall weight of the luggage, as they do not require the additional components needed for replaceability.
Cons: Once a fixed wheel is damaged, the entire suitcase may need to be replaced, leading to higher costs in the long term. Limited Customization: Fixed wheels do not allow for customization or replacement, which means users must rely on the durability and performance of the original wheels throughout the lifespan of the luggage.
In this case, especially if you are a frequent traveler, you need to pay attention to the after-sales service guarantee period that the luggage brand can provide when choosing spinner luggage with fixed wheels. If there is only a 1-year effective warranty, it means that you need to buy new luggage every year, which is very uneconomical.
How To Identify Wheels
Most people may not pay special attention to the detailed differences between replaceable wheels and fixed wheels, so it is difficult to tell the difference between them at a glance. It is very simple to distinguish them. Generally speaking, there is a locking position or a screw-like shape spin column at the junction of the replaceable wheel and the luggage body, which allows people to manually rotate and remove the wheel, while the fixed wheel lacks this necessary structure and cannot be removed manually.
How To Replace The Wheels
First of all, you need to make sure that the suitcase you buy has replaceable wheels. Case 1: Before starting the replacement, first find the locking position of the wheel, press the locking button with your finger, then rotate the wheel rod clockwise, and finally drag it down and take it out. Case 2: If the wheel has no locking position, just rotate its rotating rod by hand and drag it down to take it out.
Daily Maintenance And Protection Are Essential
Having a luggage suitcase with replaceable wheels does not mean that you can solve the problem once and for all. The wheels need daily maintenance to extend their service life. The most practical way is to clean the wheels with water after returning from a trip, dry them, and keep them dry. The second thing is to regularly drip lubricating oil into the main body of the wheel to prevent rust on the metal parts.
Feature Brands That Provide Removable Wheel Luggage
Not all brands sell luggage with removable wheels, but there are four that you should keep an eye on, including luxury brand RIMOWA, a company that makes and sells high-end aluminum luggage.
Tumi, a well-known North American luggage brand, focuses on business-style luggage and has a global business, enjoying a very high reputation in Europe, America, Japan, and South Korea.
Samsonite is a century-old brand that combines tradition and innovation. It is also the parent company of many well-known luggage brands. Through the development of mergers and acquisitions over the past 20 years, Samsonite has become an all-round supplier in this field.
Travelpro, a new-era challenger, has attracted countless fans through its creative luggage design and community brand marketing in the past decade and has become another synonym for business luggage.
As the OEM factory and private label luggage manufacturer of these top brands, Aluovx ensures reliable and durable quality products for each brand through multiple testing processes. The functional testing and analysis of each luggage component are also regularly updated to ensure the competitiveness of brands.
Last but not least, there is no best luggage, only the most suitable one. You need to make a reasonable choice based on your needs. Don’t follow the trend blindly, and don’t believe in overly exaggerated promises.
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