Samsonite Luggage Wheel Replacement

Written By: Xinyi Min

Comments: 15

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a damaged Samsonite luggage wheel.

A damaged wheel may stick, causing the suitcase to veer off course, or preventing the suitcase from moving. A replacement wheel will help you fix the problem.

Step 1 will help you ensure that a replacement is needed and prepare for the replacement.

Step 2 will help you select the correct replacement part.

Tools

Phillips #2 Screwdriver

Step 1

Clean the wheel to make sure that the wheel is not stuck.
Sometimes wheels don't work because they're caked with dirt or debris. This step can help you make sure that it needs to be replaced.

Step 2

Select the right replacement by measuring the diameter and width of the wheel.

Step 3

Remove the screws securing the wheel clip inside the case.

Step 4

Pull out the clip securing the wheel to the case.

Step 5

Remove the old wheel from the outside of the case.

Step 6

Insert the new wheel onto the luggage, making sure that the tubes on the wheel base align with the holes in the luggage.

You can see that it is NOT a NEW wheel! It's a shame, because the instructions would be useful if the case is otherwise still in good shape. Last year I unfortunately had to replace my good old Samsonite with a product from a competitor, because Samsonite no longer manufactures the product and has no suitable successor in its range ?! Since only the wheels were worn out, I looked for a replacement, but couldn't find a replacement (!) From the manufacturer, nor any usable alternatives, which is probably just not wanted in order to force a new purchase!

Here it would have been really useful how to install alternative rollerblade / inline wheels as a replacement!!!

Carsten Queschning -

I wonder, if the axle could be drilled out and then the wheel be replaced.

VauWeh -

Step 7

Put the clip back to its original position inside the case.

Step 8

Tighten the screws that hold the clip back in place.

Very good guidence.Thanks

bagade umrao -

Please, where did you buy the replacement wheel? My suitcase looks very similar to yours.

Mark Romans -

Mine also looks exactly like the photo, but where can you buy the replacement? The assembly is elementary, but useless information if the new replacement is nowhere to be found!

Steven Z -

Replacement is a no-brainer. Problem is getting the replacement wheel...

Jan -

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Xinyi Min

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9 comments

Where can i get replacement wheels

ROBERT HAGGERTY -

i have a samsonite luggage w 4 wheels can i change the wheels for 4 sets or 2 wheels each for easier rolling

ondinelewitinn -

Too limited in the range covered. Does not mention 6"x1/2" wheel replacement.

Angus -

Super tuto pas à pas pour changer sa roulette ! Ce n'est pas compliqué de réparer une valise et tous les fabricants ou importateurs le savent bien. Le plus dur est de trouver les bonnes pièces... Mais nous sommes là :) https://jereparemonbagage.com

reprise -

Too bad no mention of where to find the wheels. Amazon.com does not show the wheels I need and Samsonite webpage is NO help at all.

Dale -

home depot..... hardware

Spec Cd (spec_cd) -

I agree totally!

peacock93 -

Where do you find the wheel replacement for Samsonite Ascella X 3.0

J. Dela Cruz -

where do i find the replacement or can i give it to what shop to repair ?

ondinelewitinn -