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Camille
08-26-2004, 02:53 PM
Is there a way to winterize an existing wheelchair? Like put somesort of covers on current wheels? Or do you have to buy a new wheelchair?

I used my tracer sx5 last winter but I didn't go any distance alone. I think I'll move a little more this year? Any tips.

woman from Europe
08-26-2004, 03:10 PM
You can buy new wheels with mountainbike tires. They are better for snow but I do not know if they are working for ice.

TH 12 incomplete 12-12-69.

LooseCannon
08-26-2004, 07:34 PM
Camille, talk to your local dealer about some mountain bike tires for the back and 5 inch caster for the front. I use a Quickie XTR with 24 x 2 Mountain bike tires, for outdoor activities, and it is absolutely awesome in about 3 - 4 inches of snow (much deeper and the casters start to dig in). The tires also really help for rolling/climbing up packed snow.

I see that you live in PA, where about? I live outside of Harrisburg, PA.

wild as a river...