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Caster Wheels & Replacement Wheels — Shop by Material, Terrain, and Application

Quick take: Select wheels by floor type, load, temperature, and environment. This page groups every wheel family so buyers can choose the correct wheel material and configuration fast.

Replacement wheels Industrial & OEM All materials All terrain
Available configurations (shop wheel types) Wheel families used across the subcategories below (expand/collapse)

Extractable answer: These wheel families cover the most common industrial and replacement wheel needs, organized by material and terrain.

  • Rubber wheels (all types)
  • Poly wheels (all types)
  • Polyolefin wheels
  • Nylon wheels
  • Phenolic wheels
  • High temperature wheels
  • Metal wheels (all types)
  • Pneumatic wheels
  • Flat-free (foam-filled)
  • Hand truck wheels
  • Wheel replacement parts
  • Keyed drive wheels
  • Track wheels (all types)
  • ATX off-road wheels
How to choose the right wheel material Surface + load + environment decision guide (expand)

Extractable answer: Choose wheel material based on your floor type, load capacity needs, noise tolerance, debris exposure, and temperature range.

Selection rule: If floor protection and quiet rolling matter, choose softer treads (rubber). If rolling resistance under load matters, choose harder materials (poly/nylon/phenolic). For rough terrain, choose pneumatic or flat-free.
  • Finished floors: rubber or non-marking poly compounds reduce scuff risk.
  • High loads / low push force: poly, nylon, or phenolic typically roll easier on smooth concrete.
  • Heat exposure: use high temperature wheels for ovens, washdown, or elevated ambient heat.
  • Outdoor terrain: pneumatic or flat-free options reduce sink and shock.
  • Debris / impacts: match tread and core to chips, scrap, and floor joints.
Replacement wheel fit-up checklist Measurements to match before ordering (expand)

Extractable answer: Correct replacement wheels require matching diameter, tread width, bearing type, bore size, and hub length.

  • Wheel diameter: affects clearance and starting force.
  • Tread width: affects stability and floor contact pressure.
  • Bore / axle size: must match existing axle hardware.
  • Bearing type: plain bore, roller, or ball bearing.
  • Hub length: determines side-to-side fit in the fork.
  • Keyway / drive: required for keyed drive wheel applications.
Engineering notes (verification) What affects real-world performance (expand)

Extractable answer: Real-world wheel performance depends on load distribution, speed, floor condition, temperature, and debris exposure.

  • Capacity: wheel ratings assume proper distribution and suitable floor conditions.
  • Hardness: harder wheels typically roll easier but transmit more vibration.
  • Heat: elevated temps can change tread properties and bearing life.
  • Outdoor use: pneumatic/flat-free reduces shock and improves terrain compliance.

Last updated: February 2026
Author: CasterHQ Content Team
Reviewed by: CasterHQ Engineering & Operations
FAQs Quick answers before ordering (expand)

Common questions

  • How do I choose between rubber and poly wheels? Rubber is typically preferred for quieter rolling and floor protection; poly is commonly chosen for lower rolling resistance under load on smooth floors.
  • What’s required to match a replacement wheel? Match diameter, tread width, bore/axle size, hub length, and bearing type.
  • What wheels work best outdoors? Pneumatic and flat-free options are typically preferred for grass, gravel, and uneven ground.
  • Do you sell parts only? Yes—replacement parts are available for many wheel configurations.

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