Rubber Tread on Aluminum Core Wheel, 4 7/8" Wheel Dia., 550 lb Load Rating

Wheels with an aluminum core and rubber tread weigh less and provide more resistance to rust and corrosion than wheels with a rubber tread and iron or steel core. These wheels absorb some shock, and they typically have a higher load capacity than solid rubber wheels. Rubber tread on aluminum core wheels are used on carts, racks, and similar equipment in a range of institutional and industrial applications.

Wheels with rubber treads are suitable for most types of flooring and provide more floor protection than wheels with metal treads. They are available in a range of hardnesses. In general, soft rubber treads offer more cushioning and better floor protection than hard rubber treads, and hard rubber treads provide more weight capacity, better abrasion resistance, and easier rolling than soft rubber treads. Rubber tread standard wheels are used for replacing the existing wheels on carts, racks, and similar equipment.