Flooring like thick carpet is not ideal for wheelchairs.
Carpet wheels for wheelchairs.
Carpets with a high pile won t let the wheels roll easily.
Overall it s a great wheelchair to spend a great load of time in it.
A very low pile carpet or a commercial carpet made for high traffic would be the best kind for wheelchair users.
Any easy low cost suggestions for fixing this.
Ideally flooring for wheelchairs should be firm with flat transitions from one room to the next.
This model can serve both as a self and attendant propelled wheelchair thus is equipped with the push to lock wheel brakes for self rides and special back handles for being pushed from behind.
You can make high pile carpet easier to navigate by using duct tape to piece together several of those thick plastic chair mats you see sold at office supply stores.
If the wheelchair will be used on flat terrain or an indoor environment a non electric wheelchair could serve your purposes.
Thanks to the 8 inch front caster wheels the chair guarantees a smooth ride.
Clearly your wheelchair won t be this bad but the force of the wheel on the carpet is enough to crush the padding.
Wheelchairs run great on hardwood flooring.
It should be non slippery and still offer enough traction to easily maneuver.
For rough outside terrain or sports use however a sturdier wheelchair with durable wheels would be necessary.