Re: [QUAD-L] Solid tires

[Lori Michaelson]

Great response Raymond! Thank you! I surely understand exactly where you
are coming from and why. The smoother ride makes a world of difference and
I couldn't have said it better!

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 6:17 PM  wrote:

> I have had the solid tires on all of my wheelchairs except for the last
> one. I live out in the country on a dirt road and have put up with the very
> rough ride for about 25 years. This last wheelchair I got I had them put
> pneumatic tires on it because I suspected they would be smoother and I
> cannot believe the difference. I would much rather have the pneumatic tires
> and take a chance on getting a flat tire than to have the solid tires. When
> I got my Permobile F5 in November of 2019 according to the rep, Permobile
> now offers pneumatic tires with the slime like lining that will help seal
> minor holes so you're not so apt to get a flat tire. To me the rewards of
> having the smoother ride outweighs the risk of getting a flat tire. I do
> have an extra set of the solid tires for this wheelchair if I do get a flat
> tire. That way I have something to use until I can get another set of
> pneumatic tires. I would recommend you go on to the Permobile website and
> write to them to ask them if they really do not sell the pneumatic tires
> anymore. I would be very surprised if they don't.
>
>
>
> Raymond
>
>
>
> *From:* Lori Michaelson 
> *Sent:* Friday, February 5, 2021 7:59 PM
> *To:* Randy Anderson 
> *Cc:* Nichole Rohling ; quad-list <
> quad-list@eskimo.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab
> power chairs?
>
>
>
> Thank you all who have reached out with their experiences, what you are
> using and why.
>
>
>
> My spine, with syringomyelia (and even without that dreaded secondary
> spinal condition) feels like a rocket  going right up my spine through my
> neck and into my head and where my chronic pain is. This is why when this
> chair was ordered the Numotion technician and my husband suggested
> pneumatic tires most especially because, at that time, I was dealing with a
> Stage III wound and it would never have healed with solid tires... I
> definitely know that now!  My severely compromised skin has healed but it
> was not healing when I lived in the Northeast..
>
>
>
> Even with 100% smoother areas to drive my chair and to drive on the roads
> (here in southern Arizona) compared to so very many other states ... I can
> feel the difference. I thought I could get by with having them order solid
> tires for my mid-wheel drive chair but it makes my quality of life drop
> significantly. I've only had them on today (after having them delivered and
> put on yesterday) and wanted to drive around all of my smooth asphalt
> pathways and parking lots but I am suffering afterward. My back got hurt on
> Wednesday evening by moving wrong and this has only made it worse.
>
>
>
> Any other input is welcomed!
>
>
>
> ~Lori
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM Randy Anderson 
> wrote:
>
> I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have
> heard that the pneumatic tend to be smoother.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling 
> wrote:
>
> Mie have always been solid.
>
>
>
> Nicki
>
>
>
> *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM
> *To:* quad-list
> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power
> chairs?
>
>
>
> About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air)
> tires for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the
> day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until
> they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I
> have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new
> tires.
>
>
>
> They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid
> tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth
> walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for
> one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then
> giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.
>
>
>
> So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> --
>
> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
> and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― 
> *Dean
> Koontz*
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
> and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― 
> *Dean
> Koontz*
>
>
>


-- 
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean
Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

[Danny Hearn]

 Lori, have you asked Permobile about tires and the need for the air filled 
pneumatic type? You would think Permobile OR one of the other power-chair 
makers would have some that would fit?   Dan H>**
On Friday, February 5, 2021, 06:59:16 PM CST, Lori Michaelson 
 wrote:  
 
 Thank you all who have reached out with their experiences, what you are using 
and why.
My spine, with syringomyelia (and even without that dreaded secondary spinal 
condition) feels like a rocket  going right up my spine through my neck and 
into my head and where my chronic pain is. This is why when this chair was 
ordered the Numotion technician and my husband suggested pneumatic tires most 
especially because, at that time, I was dealing with a Stage III wound and it 
would never have healed with solid tires... I definitely know that now!  My 
severely compromised skin has healed but it was not healing when I lived in the 
Northeast.. 
Even with 100% smoother areas to drive my chair and to drive on the roads (here 
in southern Arizona) compared to so very many other states ... I can feel the 
difference. I thought I could get by with having them order solid tires for my 
mid-wheel drive chair but it makes my quality of life drop significantly. I've 
only had them on today (after having them delivered and put on yesterday) and 
wanted to drive around all of my smooth asphalt pathways and parking lots but I 
am suffering afterward. My back got hurt on Wednesday evening by moving wrong 
and this has only made it worse.
Any other input is welcomed!
~Lori


On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM Randy Anderson  
wrote:

I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have heard 
that the pneumatic tend to be smoother.

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling  wrote:


Mie have always been solid.

 

Nicki

 

From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM
To: quad-list
Subject: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

 

About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air) tires 
for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the day before 
Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until they could order 
new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I have an air pump) 
and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new tires.

 

They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid tires 
is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth walkways 
(without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for one of my many 
walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then giving me a headache. 
Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.

 

So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?

 

Thanks!

 

-- 

“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
Koontz




-- 
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
Koontz  

[QUAD-L] Solid tires

[kelray85]

I have had the solid tires on all of my wheelchairs except for the last one.
I live out in the country on a dirt road and have put up with the very rough
ride for about 25 years. This last wheelchair I got I had them put pneumatic
tires on it because I suspected they would be smoother and I cannot believe
the difference. I would much rather have the pneumatic tires and take a
chance on getting a flat tire than to have the solid tires. When I got my
Permobile F5 in November of 2019 according to the rep, Permobile now offers
pneumatic tires with the slime like lining that will help seal minor holes
so you're not so apt to get a flat tire. To me the rewards of having the
smoother ride outweighs the risk of getting a flat tire. I do have an extra
set of the solid tires for this wheelchair if I do get a flat tire. That way
I have something to use until I can get another set of pneumatic tires. I
would recommend you go on to the Permobile website and write to them to ask
them if they really do not sell the pneumatic tires anymore. I would be very
surprised if they don't.

 

Raymond

 

From: Lori Michaelson  
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 7:59 PM
To: Randy Anderson 
Cc: Nichole Rohling ; quad-list

Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power
chairs?

 

Thank you all who have reached out with their experiences, what you are
using and why.

 

My spine, with syringomyelia (and even without that dreaded secondary spinal
condition) feels like a rocket  going right up my spine through my neck and
into my head and where my chronic pain is. This is why when this chair was
ordered the Numotion technician and my husband suggested pneumatic tires
most especially because, at that time, I was dealing with a Stage III wound
and it would never have healed with solid tires... I definitely know that
now!  My severely compromised skin has healed but it was not healing when I
lived in the Northeast.. 

 

Even with 100% smoother areas to drive my chair and to drive on the roads
(here in southern Arizona) compared to so very many other states ... I can
feel the difference. I thought I could get by with having them order solid
tires for my mid-wheel drive chair but it makes my quality of life drop
significantly. I've only had them on today (after having them delivered and
put on yesterday) and wanted to drive around all of my smooth asphalt
pathways and parking lots but I am suffering afterward. My back got hurt on
Wednesday evening by moving wrong and this has only made it worse.

 

Any other input is welcomed!

 

~Lori

 

 

 

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM Randy Anderson mailto:randyanderson...@gmail.com> > wrote:

I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have heard
that the pneumatic tend to be smoother.

 

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling mailto:zoocr...@windstream.net> > wrote:

Mie have always been solid.

 

Nicki

 

From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com
 ] 
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM
To: quad-list
Subject: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power
chairs?

 

About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air)
tires for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the
day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until
they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I
have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new
tires.

 

They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid
tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth
walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for
one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then
giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.

 

So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?

 

Thanks!

 

-- 

"Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ―
Dean Koontz




 

-- 

"Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ―
Dean Koontz

 

Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

[Lori Michaelson]

Thank you all who have reached out with their experiences, what you are
using and why.

My spine, with syringomyelia (and even without that dreaded secondary
spinal condition) feels like a rocket  going right up my spine through my
neck and into my head and where my chronic pain is. This is why when this
chair was ordered the Numotion technician and my husband suggested
pneumatic tires most especially because, at that time, I was dealing with a
Stage III wound and it would never have healed with solid tires... I
definitely know that now!  My severely compromised skin has healed but it
was not healing when I lived in the Northeast..

Even with 100% smoother areas to drive my chair and to drive on the roads
(here in southern Arizona) compared to so very many other states ... I can
feel the difference. I thought I could get by with having them order solid
tires for my mid-wheel drive chair but it makes my quality of life drop
significantly. I've only had them on today (after having them delivered and
put on yesterday) and wanted to drive around all of my smooth asphalt
pathways and parking lots but I am suffering afterward. My back got hurt on
Wednesday evening by moving wrong and this has only made it worse.

Any other input is welcomed!

~Lori



On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM Randy Anderson 
wrote:

> I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have
> heard that the pneumatic tend to be smoother.
>
> On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling 
> wrote:
>
>> Mie have always been solid.
>>
>>
>>
>> Nicki
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com]
>> *Sent:* Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM
>> *To:* quad-list
>> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power
>> chairs?
>>
>>
>>
>> About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air)
>> tires for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the
>> day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until
>> they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I
>> have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new
>> tires.
>>
>>
>>
>> They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid
>> tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth
>> walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for
>> one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then
>> giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.
>>
>>
>>
>> So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
>> and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― 
>> *Dean
>> Koontz*
>>
>

-- 
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean
Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

[Randy Anderson]

I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have
heard that the pneumatic tend to be smoother.

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling 
wrote:

> Mie have always been solid.
>
>
>
> Nicki
>
>
>
> *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM
> *To:* quad-list
> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power
> chairs?
>
>
>
> About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air)
> tires for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the
> day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until
> they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I
> have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new
> tires.
>
>
>
> They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid
> tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth
> walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for
> one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then
> giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.
>
>
>
> So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> --
>
> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
> and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― 
> *Dean
> Koontz*
>

[QUAD-L] solid tires

[Michael Galvin]

I would prefer air tires, but it was a trade off of not dealing with flats
and maintenance.

PQ

RE: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

[Nichole Rohling]

Mie have always been solid.

 

Nicki

 

From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM
To: quad-list
Subject: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

 

About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air) tires 
for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the day before 
Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until they could order 
new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I have an air pump) 
and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new tires.

 

They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid tires 
is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth walkways 
(without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for one of my many 
walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then giving me a headache. 
Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.

 

So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?

 

Thanks!

 

-- 

“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

[Danny Hearn]

 Hi, Lori..I have solid tires on my Rival powerchair, it took me a bit to get 
used to them, I just go slower on sidewalks and etc. with cracks in them, The 
Air tires are a smoother ride but then you have to worry about flats and low 
air. Seems like many providers are using solid type now.  Dan H.***
On Friday, February 5, 2021, 01:29:04 PM CST, Lori Michaelson 
 wrote:  
 
 About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air) tires 
for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the day before 
Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until they could order 
new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I have an air pump) 
and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new tires.
They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid tires 
is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth walkways 
(without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for one of my many 
walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then giving me a headache. 
Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.
So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?
Thanks!
-- 
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
Koontz  

[QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

[Lori Michaelson]

About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air)
tires for their Permobile power chairs.  I have a Permobile M 300 and the
day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until
they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I
have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new
tires.

They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid
tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth
walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for
one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then
giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk.

So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now?

Thanks!

-- 
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean
Koontz