Rubber Drive Wheel 7.00 x 4.00 x 2.44 – 90-801

Rubber rather than polyurethane is a deliberate compound choice on this 7 by 4 inch wheel with a 2.44 inch bore. Rubber gives a softer, more cushioned ride than the harder polyurethane compounds used on larger forklift wheels, a tradeoff that suits walkie pallet trucks and small rider trucks where ride quality and floor protection matter more than maximum load capacity.

The wheel serves a drive or steer position on that lighter equipment, carrying truck weight while transmitting drive torque or following steering input.

Bore diameter is the specification that governs mounting, and the 2.44 inch bore has to match the axle or hub it presses onto. Mounting style also varies: some positions take a straight press-fit, others use a keyed bore requiring alignment with a key slot on the axle. Both should be matched against the wheel coming off.

Under constant rolling load a rubber wheel wears differently than polyurethane, showing flat-spotting, cracking, and measurable diameter loss as it approaches the end of its service life.