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Review on 🧳 OwnMy 50 x 18mm Set of 4 Luggage Suitcase Replacement Wheels: Rubber Swivel Caster Wheels Bearings Repair Kits for Smooth Travel by Ryan Noble

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A great way to save the Samsonite spinning wheel case from landfill.

Set of spare wheels delivered within 1 day, easy to assemble. First, accurately measure the old wheel, which for my Samsonite mounted on Hyperspin 3 was 49mm in diameter with a 20mm hub width. The next choice was 50mm, so I figured a 1/2mm height difference wouldn't matter. I then removed the axle covers on the old wheel and carefully trimmed the axle crimp with a carbide bit on my Dremel tool. If you linger it will overheat and melt the plastic of the swivel. I poured some oil into the new wheel bearing. It went in perfectly as the new hub is also 20mm. The axle is a bit long so I used the 2 washers that came with it to attach it to the hub. The axle bolt has blue threadlock already applied to it and I used the Allen keys that came with it to secure it. Did! The wheel turns well, let's see how durable it is. Shame on Samsonite for such fragile wheels! My bag is only 5 months old, has only been used a few times. The rubber coating is too soft, causing small pieces of walkway debris to get stuck and tear the surface. It just came loose and some of the rubber lining came loose (the photo shows the old wheel falling apart). The bag wanted to go sideways and "rumbled" with every wheel rotation. Their "10 year warranty" is useless: you have to send it back for service (it costs $25 or more) and they don't cover "wear and tear". This kit saved my suitcase and I have 3 spare wheels in case the others fail.

Pros
  • Handy item
Cons
  • Compatibility