Lori, have you asked Permobile about tires and the need for the air filled
pneumatic type? You would think Permobile OR one of the other power-chair
makers would have some that would fit? Dan H>**
On Friday, February 5, 2021, 06:59:16 PM CST, Lori Michaelson
<[email protected]> wrote:
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]>
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]> wrote:
Mie have always been solid.
Nicki
From: Lori Michaelson [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!
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“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
