Saving Money On Wheelchair Parts

Everyone who has a wheelchair knows what it’s like to have to look for wheelchair parts once a part has broken. It really doesn’t have to be that difficult. There is a one stop shop for all of your wheelchair parts needs. Wheelchairparts.com supplies you with any wheelchair part. If they cannot supply it to you, they will tell you who can. They will also tell you measuring your wheelchair parts will start saving money on wheelchair parts. If you can’t find it on there website, give them a call because they can still track it down. We’re going to go over some common wheelchair part categories in this post but we strongly suggest that you take a look at wheelchairparts.com to view then entire selection

Wheelchair Bearings

Wheelchair bearings are a common part to replace. If you know the proper measurements of your wheelchair bearing, (measurements shown above), You will be able to find a wheelchair bearing easier and it will cost a lot less. The terms of measuring your wheelchair bearing is below.

Terms for Wheelchair Bearings

OD – Outside Diameter – This is the measurement of the side of the bearing with no lip or “flange”.
Flange – This is the measurement of the bearing on the side with the lip. (not all bearings have a flange)
ID – Inside Diameter – This is the measurement of distance between the whole in the middle of your wheelchair bearings

Wheelchair Upholstery

Wheelchair upholstery also commonly need to be replaced. Finding the proper measurements for this wheelchair part is another way to save money. If you learn the top width, bottom width, and hole spacings in your upholstery, it can be custom made to save you money.

Wheelchair Tires

Yet another wheelchair part that knowing your measurements equals saving money on wheelchair parts. The only measurements that you need to learn is the top to bottom measurement as well as the width. Your wheelchair tires could cost you half the price!