Wheels that won't rust?

[tacotac]

I wondered if there is a wheel that exists that is made with non rusting parts, as they get cleaned so often. Or at least one that can be disassembled by chance?

 

[Nancy]

Larry's Carolina storm wheels don't rust, except for the bearings which can be easily replaced.

I have a wheel that came with one of my rehomes and it had no metal parts whatever. The wheel ran on a piece of small plastic tube.

 

[Kalandra]

If you are using a bucket style wheel, so long as you don't get the bearings wet, they shouldn't rust. I have a wheel here that is still in use that is nearing 12 years old now. Its on its 2nd set of bearings. I made the mistake and got the first set wet.

What type are you using now, and where is it rusting?

 

[tacotac]

They are the Pvc bucket ones I got at a hedgie show. I wonder how people can soak these things without getting them to rust. My hedgies not only poop, but pee, which drips in the inner wall & onto the bearings as well, so they need to be cleaned.

 

[Nancy]

My bearings get soaked every time I wash. With so many wheels to clean, I don't have the time to pamper them. lol I have some bearings that were from my girls roller blades when they were young and have been used in the wheels for 8 years and are still fine. I have others that rust after a few months use.

You can also gob vaseline on the bearings to protect it from water. I put a gob of vaseline on it then shoot the hair dryer at it and spin and the vaseline will run into the bearing. It helps protect it.