I have had the solid tires on all of my wheelchairs except for the last one. I live out in the country on a dirt road and have put up with the very rough ride for about 25 years. This last wheelchair I got I had them put pneumatic tires on it because I suspected they would be smoother and I cannot believe the difference. I would much rather have the pneumatic tires and take a chance on getting a flat tire than to have the solid tires. When I got my Permobile F5 in November of 2019 according to the rep, Permobile now offers pneumatic tires with the slime like lining that will help seal minor holes so you're not so apt to get a flat tire. To me the rewards of having the smoother ride outweighs the risk of getting a flat tire. I do have an extra set of the solid tires for this wheelchair if I do get a flat tire. That way I have something to use until I can get another set of pneumatic tires. I would recommend you go on to the Permobile website and write to them to ask them if they really do not sell the pneumatic tires anymore. I would be very surprised if they don't.
Raymond From: Lori Michaelson <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 7:59 PM To: Randy Anderson <[email protected]> Cc: Nichole Rohling <[email protected]>; quad-list <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs? Thank you all who have reached out with their experiences, what you are using and why. My spine, with syringomyelia (and even without that dreaded secondary spinal condition) feels like a rocket going right up my spine through my neck and into my head and where my chronic pain is. This is why when this chair was ordered the Numotion technician and my husband suggested pneumatic tires most especially because, at that time, I was dealing with a Stage III wound and it would never have healed with solid tires... I definitely know that now! My severely compromised skin has healed but it was not healing when I lived in the Northeast.. Even with 100% smoother areas to drive my chair and to drive on the roads (here in southern Arizona) compared to so very many other states ... I can feel the difference. I thought I could get by with having them order solid tires for my mid-wheel drive chair but it makes my quality of life drop significantly. I've only had them on today (after having them delivered and put on yesterday) and wanted to drive around all of my smooth asphalt pathways and parking lots but I am suffering afterward. My back got hurt on Wednesday evening by moving wrong and this has only made it worse. Any other input is welcomed! ~Lori On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM Randy Anderson <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have heard that the pneumatic tend to be smoother. On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Mie have always been solid. Nicki From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM To: quad-list Subject: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs? About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air) tires for their Permobile power chairs. I have a Permobile M 300 and the day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new tires. They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk. So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now? Thanks! -- "Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ― Dean Koontz -- "Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ― Dean Koontz
