Airless wheels for the Hobie trax cart

I want to replace the lousy wheeleez brand wheels and tires with new wheels that have airless tires. I got two flats yesterday going across sand dunes.

Maybe I can put airless tires on the wheels I have now? Any ideas?

Pneumatic wheelbarrow wheels are better for where I live. It was suggested to me that if I got the big wheeled cart that I fill the tires with foam (I'm in rocky hill country with lots of cactus) I don't have sand here.

When you say foam, are you talking about that construction foam that is used to fill in holes and openings?

I didn't get the big wheels, and I haven't tried foam, seemed to me the wrong kind of foam could overexpand, causing a rupture.... Regular foam like that that hardens, I had blow out a wall once when I filled a wall with it.... blew the sheetrock off the studs .... A newer type "door and window foam" is supposed to "not overexpand" in a wall .... but it might in a soft wheel. And, I don't know a low about foams.

That's just what someone suggested when I thought about buying the wheeleez tires, not sure what foam they meant though.

Seeing your other posts and the loads likely carried by your cart... wow! The cart would be at max capacity carrying all the stuff shown in the other post, a 70-80 lb tandem, 60 lb car battery, 30 lb motor, crate and any thing else that may have been in the boat. Low pressure in the tires may also cause a pinch the tube or valve stem. I would also be careful about the scuppers themselves using a plug in cart. They are not designed to carry the boat with a full load of accessories too. There are other dolly products out there that are designed to better support a heavy hull over distance. We are currently in the final stages of development of a sling cart for the Pro Angler. This one would be a good choice for any of the kayaks. Especially when loaded with gear.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)