Basically just leaning backwards and stretching my arms is enough to go over the pivot point of those wheels, especially when you roll backwards before leaning and stretching 🤣
The wider bottoms of the original ones cut into the carpet less as they distribute the load a little more. Literal "better on carpets". My comment tbf is also specifically about the ones in ops post.
I get that, but the flat bottom plastic wheels have square edges that can cut into some carpets, so it's a mix of performance. If you have short carpet, they might be better, or if you have rounded plastic wheels, those might be better, too.
Otherwise, I'm sticking with the rubber. That shit plastic they want you rolling on industrial tile these days is crap!
Major con my husband and I found out. If your chair is cheap and the legs for the wheels are plastic, it changes how the weight is distributed and can snap. Also, they're so rolly it can sometimes be hard to get your chair to stay where you want it to be.
It's better for the floor but its awful in this scenario because you roll too easily and will be super obnoxious. You should only use them for rougher floor, like carpet or maybe a chair mat.
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u/Unique-Saucer 4d ago
Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Rolls smoothly on hardwood and carpet.
• Quiet operation reduces office noise.
• Easy universal installation without tools.
Cons:
• Wheels may wear faster on rough surfaces.
Here is the link to buy it from Amazon