air or solid tires , no comparison solid for sure

hodad123 · 09-07-2008, 07:54 PM

i just put my old set of pneumatic tires on my chair . it didnt take me but a day to figure out why anyone would have air over solid tires. i use mako solids . you never have to worry about low air or flats .
so if you have air . do yourself a big favor and get a set of solid tires . sportaid sells a set for $42 dollars and they last 3yrs plus .

Herco16 · 09-07-2008, 08:00 PM

Where do I find 26"ers though.......

Dave

SoulScream · 09-07-2008, 08:03 PM

Glad you found what works best for you! I'm always in gravel and vastly perfer air.

hodad123 · 09-07-2008, 08:10 PM

so if you are on gravel you use the off road tire , do you use green slime to seal your air tires . i love this stuff .
i think mako makes 26 solids . i have 24 spinergys , man spinergys make life easier and they look good . if your going to be in a chair get a good titanium and get a set of spinergys and a jay extreme back or a variltie if your a quad . ive got a quickie ti its 5yrs old still in excellent condition and the frame has a lifetime warranty

hodad123 · 09-07-2008, 08:16 PM

shox makes a 26 in solid tire on sportaid

Herco16 · 09-07-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hodad123

shox makes a 26 in solid tire on sportaid

Thanks! I'll take a look at those. I couldn't find a true 590mm in a Mako.

Dave

DaleB · 09-07-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herco16

Thanks! I'll take a look at those. I couldn't find a true 590mm in a Mako.

Dave

i'm not sure they make a 'true' anything...i think their 540 and 559 is the same tire, just streeeeetched a bit more when put on.

Patonb · 09-07-2008, 09:19 PM

Be warned, the solids don't roll as nice. I think its ause they dont give like air tires

hodad123 · 09-07-2008, 11:50 PM

i agree the feel is hard but i hate doing all the maintenance on air , i really dont think its that bad . i know how bad it is when your out with friends and you have a flat . no worries with solids .

fishin'guy · 09-08-2008, 06:48 AM

The young lady I had in rehab did a great job in assesing my needs in a chair. She knew I'd be active, outdoors camping, fishing , so went with solids and I think they're great. No worries ay all, I'd hate to have to worry about wheels too! Like we don't have enuf to woory about.

09-07-2008, 07:54 PM	#1
hodad123 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: rio rancho nm Posts: 79	air or solid tires , no comparison solid for sure i just put my old set of pneumatic tires on my chair . it didnt take me but a day to figure out why anyone would have air over solid tires. i use mako solids . you never have to worry about low air or flats . so if you have air . do yourself a big favor and get a set of solid tires . sportaid sells a set for $42 dollars and they last 3yrs plus .

09-07-2008, 08:00 PM	#2
Herco16 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pa. Posts: 1,904	Where do I find 26"ers though....... Dave __________________ Dave

09-07-2008, 08:03 PM	#3
SoulScream Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fremont, WI Posts: 1,010	Glad you found what works best for you! I'm always in gravel and vastly perfer air. __________________ Andrew

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hodad123 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: rio rancho nm Posts: 79	so if you are on gravel you use the off road tire , do you use green slime to seal your air tires . i love this stuff . i think mako makes 26 solids . i have 24 spinergys , man spinergys make life easier and they look good . if your going to be in a chair get a good titanium and get a set of spinergys and a jay extreme back or a variltie if your a quad . ive got a quickie ti its 5yrs old still in excellent condition and the frame has a lifetime warranty

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hodad123 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: rio rancho nm Posts: 79	shox makes a 26 in solid tire on sportaid

09-07-2008, 09:19 PM	#8
Patonb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ottawa, Cdn.....eh Posts: 3,270	Be warned, the solids don't roll as nice. I think its ause they dont give like air tires

09-07-2008, 11:50 PM	#9
hodad123 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: rio rancho nm Posts: 79	i agree the feel is hard but i hate doing all the maintenance on air , i really dont think its that bad . i know how bad it is when your out with friends and you have a flat . no worries with solids .

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fishin'guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle area Wash state Posts: 2,382	The young lady I had in rehab did a great job in assesing my needs in a chair. She knew I'd be active, outdoors camping, fishing , so went with solids and I think they're great. No worries ay all, I'd hate to have to worry about wheels too! Like we don't have enuf to woory about.