1. Pneumatic wheels are filled with air, just like car tires. They offer the most cushioning of any hand truck wheels and are the most popular general use wheels. Air-filled wheels are generally three inches wide and have steel hubs.
2. Semi-pneumatic wheels have air pockets built into the tire so they never need to be filled with air.
3. Moldon rubber wheels are solid rubber and feature a thinner profile than pneumatic wheels.
4. Solid rubber wheels generally have a higher load capacity than pneumatic wheels because they are stiff and never go flat.
5. Balloon cushion wheels are made of solid rubber but have a round shape and thinner profile. This design makes it easier to turn on smooth surfaces.
6. Some semi-pneumatic wheels have a zirk fitting that allows you to grease the ball bearings for a smooth ride.
7. Rubber wheels are the best hand truck wheels for use on hard, flat surfaces.
8. Hand truck wheels range in size from 2.5 inch all the way up to 12-inch wheels.
9. Poorly maintained hand truck wheels will greatly increase physical stress on the hand truck operator. Always keep hand truck wheels properly inflated and well maintained for optimum function and safety.
10. Swivel casters are a good option for moving lighter loads over.
