My mother walks on a packed dirt road. Would these wheels be suitable?
648629
It is a sturdy devise, but have not tried it on dirt. If it is packed and not rocky, I would think it might be okay. It is not sturdy if not fitted correctly. Andreana
648630
If it is a good pack solid then yes I believe it would. It there are very many loose rocks then I don't believe so.
648631
I believe it probably would be ok but my mother uses it inside and on concrete. The brand is good so I would read the details on other models and compare.
648632
If the road is truly packed, not wet with rain, and without ruts, I think this is an excellent choice. I have most difficulty on pavers and those awful metal bumpers at cross walks. Carpets and wood floors don't usually present a problem.
648633
Yes, the wheels are large enough so that they should work find on packed dirt. Gravel would be more difficult however
648634
My Mother-in-law uses her inside and outOver grassy and gravel areas but mainly sidewalk and hard surfaces
648635
yes---the six " wheels are superior to the 4" ones-----although i still have to give the walker a little boost now and then over rough terrain or in the garden----good choice for the $$$
648636
One of the features is larger wheels so they roll better so, yes, they should work ok on packed dirt. You should also have a choice of walker width for even better off road performance.
877586
They perform well. The wheels may wear down fast and unevenly with outside use though.
2189877
In a word yes although I have not tested over uneven ground but the wheels are well built and should take a battering.
107848
hmmm depends on the sand I guess. wet compact sand would be no problem but "fluffy" sand would be difficult. But if any stroller could it would be this one.... its got rubber off road style tires.
449155
Sure. They will work in sand, mud, or snow. Anywhere you need to establish some traction and get your wheels moving a bit without spinning.
1963822
I would say no. This is a beautiful cruiser with gears (basically) i think out would survive a dirt path but its more for cruising pavement or boardwalk. I think you're looking for something with a lighter frame and sturdier wheels (i am guessing the dirt road would have grooves and bumps). Try going to an REI store and asking the petiole
965749
Yes. We have no problems walking with this stroller on any of those surfaces. We sometimes have to off road on the paved trails we take her. Even so, it still works great. The only problems we've ever had have been in sand.
443569
I've used this stroller on rough surfaces and it did fine. The tires are solid, not air filled, so you don't have to worry about getting a flat.
1407092
Not the best for that. On very smooth pavement may be ok but my mom had a hard time on sidewalks. It's definitely more of an indoor device. Perhaps someone can fit it w better tires? Hope that helps
1485709
They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough.But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they tend to follow the tilt. Only complaint I have. They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough.But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they... » Read More They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough.But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they tend to follow the tilt. Only complaint I have. « Show Less
361843
Yes it can be used walking on the grass. The bigger wheels give it better stability.
321043
I use these on a paved bike trail and they are OK. The wheels do not roll by themselves very well, I think it is something with low quality bearings, so it is difficult to keep up with others. If there are any little rocks or stuff on the trail it is impossible to roll, I have to "walk" past the obstacles. I prefer roller blades for outdoors use. I do not have these problems when I use my roller blades.
424915
It would probably be okay because the wagon and the wheels are sturdy, but it'd probably not move all that fast as it would be if were something that just had one or two wheels, like a wheelbarrow for example.
137036
I think these would definitely provide the traction your mother is looking for and are probably easier to walk in than standard flip flops or similar beach footwear. My daughter played five games in the sand with these and said they gave her great traction. Didn't have any punctures from debris on the beach either which I'm sure is the most important thing for your mother.
49062
I don't know about Dirt roads, but this Walker is as good as they get. Terrific quality. Also , I understand that the latest version has rubber wheels which should help with dirt roads.
142888
It's a well made unit but seems more designed for smooth, flat or even sloped surfaces. You may want to look for something with larger diameter wheels and a larger footprint to provide more stability. You might also consider no wheels at all, just a fixed walker when outside. It'll depend a great deal on how rough the terrain is where you plan to travel.
718812
My mother has used this outside, but only on pavement or grass. Worked fine on both.She's had this walker for about a year and a half, uses it daily, and it's still like new. Recommend highly.