Washing the wheels also gives you a clean surface to work with as you replace them.

If you have to make an emergency replacement while on the go, lying the luggage on the ground can work as well.

Knowing what type your wheels are will help you purchase the right repair materials.

Buying the wrong sized wheel can make installation impossible or cause the luggage to tilt from the uneven wheel sizes. You can also use roller blade wheels as an alternative to replacement wheels. Look for roller blade wheels that are approximately the same size as your old wheel. [3] X Research source

The clip should be located in the center of the wheel.

The wheel well is the hole left by the old wheel after you remove it. If the wheel feels too tight or loose, you may have chosen the wrong wheel size.

If the wheel feels wobbly, try tightening the screws. You may have chosen the wrong wheel size if it still feels wobbly or does not move.

Of the 2 types, riveted luggage wheels are more difficult to replace than screwed luggage wheels.

Remove the old luggage wheel from the wheel well as well. Unlike the bearings or washers, however, you can discard the wheel. Set the bearing and washers aside for use while installing the new wheel.

If the luggage is too wobbly, try tightening the nut more. Your wheel may be the wrong size, however, if the wheel cannot move or still feels wobbly after tightening it.