Is it possible to buy new wheels for a Maclaren buggy?

[Aderyn]

Last time I tried to look this up on the Maclaren sight, I didn't uncover any useful information. Does anyone know?

We've had our Maclaren Quest 3 years. It's in great condition except the back wheels are worn right down. I'd like it to last another 3 years but it won't if I cannot get new wheels.

[BettySpaghetti]

We've got that problem with ours too -I tried Googling ages ago to find out about spares but couldn't really find anything of help.

I think the nearest I got was that you should contact your nearest approved Maclaren repairers (think that was from the maclaren website). I gave up and didn't bother doing anything about it.

[Aderyn]

I meant site, didn't I.

[mumatuks]

there is a company in Colchester that are excellent, they really tried to help me with my Loola, but couldn't (not their fault, it was a Loola thing) If I remember the name I'll pass it on as they service all types of buggies.

[Bluebear]

We couldn't find any when our Techno wore out - was fine except for wheels..In the end we had to bin it and get a new buggy

[BettySpaghetti]

It seems to be a real design fault with Maclaren -I often notice, when out and about, that the wheels on everyone elses are knackered too.

[misdee]

yes maclaren wheels are very easy to wear out,

tbh, even if you can get spares, it often works out cheaper to bu ya new buggy

[Aderyn]

Oh no! How appalling that it doesn't appear to be easy to replace wheels. It would be criminal to throw this pushchair in the landfill when everything but 2 of the wheels is in perfect condition.

[Aderyn]

I will write to Maclaren and see what they advise

[misdee]

are the wheels removable, or are the riveted on?

[Kidstrak]

Aderyn i tried to buy new wheels for my xt and it was £40+ for a full new set then whatever they charge for fitting them, i could of bought the spares from the shop i bought my buggy, they can also give you Maclarens telephone number to call yourself.

[KTeepee]

I need new wheels for my XT too - it has been in the shed since the summer holidays. I am currently using a M&P which I have borrowed but don't really like it. Ds is too old now to justify buying a new buggy but if I could get the Maclaren fixed for a reasonable price I would. The shop I bught my buggy from seems to have closed down so if anyone has any telephone numbers, etc I would be grateful!

[Kidstrak]

if you can find a shop stocking any maclaren pushchair they will have the telephone number for Maclarens, the shop may even order them in for you and get them fitted for you! Mothercare may even do it now as they stock xt's, i had to know my model make and colour when making enquiries

[TheBlonde]

Maclaren Customer Service
00 44 (1) 327 841 320

E-mail
[email protected]

service agents

[BettySpaghetti]

If anyone actually manages to get a price for replacement wheels for a Quest I'd be interested to hear how much.
Thanks

[aderyn]

I plan to do so today. I have a Quest. I will let you know.

[TheBlonde]

aderyn - did you manage to get any new wheels?

[TheBlonde]

Bumping

Did anyone get new wheels in the end?

[KTeePee]

Well I was about to send mine back to Maclarens for new wheels but they said they could only do this if they also ensured that the whole buggy was up to current days standards - given that the buggy is about 4 yrs old now, I decided that they would probably have to do extra work on it so it wouldn't be cost effective.... I thin k to do the wheels alone was going to be around £30.

[NannyL]

you used be able to get spare wheels.

I know cause my dad has STILL got the old wheels from my / my sisters maclern from 25 years ago!

we got through 3 sets of wheels in total.... but then i insisted on being pushed in a buggy until i was 5+

[TheBlonde]

Bumping

Thinking about just ditching my Quest and buying a new triumph....

Still not seen any spare wheels anywhere

[Jlt123]

I know this is an old thread but wanted to post a link in case anyone else finds it useful. The back wheel came off my maclaren quest recently. I contacted maclaren who gave me a list of spare part suppliers but they were all out of stock and/or really unhelpful. After lots if googling/ringing (and searching on eBay), I found these guys:

www.peachycleanbuggy.co.uk/

Really nice on the phone. They will post the wheels out to you (much cheaper than on eBay) but explained that it's a bit if a job to change them, so instead they arranged for overnight courier of the buggy to them (20 quid total) and I paid 20 quid to have them do it. They replaced all the back wheels and gave the buggy a general check up, all in 5 days. Definitely recommend them!

[nilsbrux]

Since MacLaren are not providing replacement wheels for older models (which is ridiculous), here is a solution for replacing wheels using easy to find, standard parts.
I hope others find this useful!

The axle of the wheels on the MacLaren Quest is 8mm in diameter which is the same as for standard rollerblade and scooter wheels (inner diameter with ball bearing mounted). This means that you can replace your worn original Quest wheels with scooter wheels by using a standard 8mm ("M8") bolt of 100mm length as an axle. The scooter wheels are not expensive, very durable, and very easy to find in sports/rollerblade/skateboard shops and the bolts can be found in any diy shop.

FYI the steps for each double wheel are:

1: Remove old wheels: First pry off the plastic hubcap, then remove the star nuts with plyers (as mentioned above this requires a bit of time/effort, there are videos online that show how to do it), then the different washers and the wheels.

2: Replace with the scooter wheels: First place the first (outer) scooter wheel on the M8 bolt, then place 3 or 4 washers on top to keep the appropriate space (otherwise the wheels might rub on the frame). Then push the bolt (with the outer wheel and washers on it) through the holder on the Quest, from the outside. Then place 3 or 4 washers for space again, and the second (inner) wheel.

3: Lock the wheels in place: Simply use two M8 nuts (as jam nuts) to lock the wheels in place while leaving them to spin freely. First thread the first nut on the bolt by hand until it is about 1-2 mm from the wheel assembly. Then thread the second nut by hand until it touches the first. At that point you need to tighten the second nut with a spanner/wrench while also holding the first nut with a spanner to prevent it from moving. Check that your wheels spin freely, if not try again while initially leaving a bit more space below the first nut and/or ensuring that the first nut doesn't move when the second is tighten.

Notes:

• Total cost for the four back wheels was around €25, but the set up should last very long (and doesn't depend on MacLaren or anyone stocking specific replacement parts).
  
• I used 100mm scooter wheels which worked fine. 110mm wheels would probably be OK too.
  
• With some scooter wheel designs, the Quest braking system may not work anymore.
  
• Scooter wheels are much more durable and faster than the original Quest wheels but also harder, so it will be bumpier.