Bill Kerrigan Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I would like feedback from professional grips on the subject of foam vs pneumatic tires for a 2' x 4' two shelf equipment dolly. Every grip I've spoken with so far have recommended pneumatic... Their reasons: - Foam tires can form a flat spot when left too long with a heavy load, but they do regain their shape overtime. - Foam can be 'out of round' when cold or frozen. - Will slowly disintegrate overtime. - More effort need to push a cart with foam tires in mud and grass. A rental company, told me they converted to foam, but overtime the foam separated from the rubber and rim... so they switched back. This has been a small survey so far, looking forward to more opinions. Thanks in advance, Bill Kerrigan - DP Montreal Quebec Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjay Sami Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Pneumatic for sure. There is no comparison. Buy once. If you buy foam you will buy twice :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kerrigan Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks Sanjay... any particular reason for choosing Pneumatic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjay Sami Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Pneumatics are tried and tested. They work really well. I have heard reports of good foam filled tyres, but Ive never ever had a good experience with them. They get mushy when its hot, they lose shape and when its cold, they may as well be made of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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