Aug 15 2008
This chair was made for traveling pt. 1: Pneumatic vs. Solid Tires
This is the first in a series of posts about choosing the right wheelchair for your needs. In the first few posts, I’ll only be dealing with manual wheelchairs, and this time, I’d like to write a little about the wheels. The first question is whether you want to have pneumatic tires (with air-filled inner tubes) or what is called a solid or air-free tire on your main wheels.
Please note that if your primary physician or physiotherapist strongly advises that you have one or the other type, you should take that advice over any other. Medical professionals will have a better idea of the condition of your spine and arms and whether or not you can take the added weight and vibration effect of airless tires, or deal with the maintenance of pneumatic tires.
