Wheel Type – Wheels can be simply categorised into 2 types, soft tread wheels and hard tread wheels. The general principle is hard tread wheels on softer floor surfaces, and soft tread wheels on harder floor surfaces. This principle reduces the rolling tractive resistance and makes the wheels easier to move. Wowgo 2S Max has the performance that either matched or outmatched its competitors, the ride feels that leads the affordable segment and the polish that is much beyond the asking price. Soon after, it made aftermarket versions which sold millions and allowed the company to go public by 1980. After insolvency in 2007, an investor shuffle resulted in the company becoming BBS GmbH in 2012. In 2015 BBS was taken over by the Korean investment group NICE Holdings. When it comes to the torque, the 550W hub motors perform incredibly well. By using one of the strongest hub motors amongst the entry-level hub boards, Wowgo 2S Max is powerful enough for any hills on your path. Although the torque and thrill are still a step behind what a set of powerful belt motors could offer, the Wowgo 2S Max is still one of the strongest hub boards amongst all the entry-level boards we’ve tested.

Solid tires are heavier due to the increased amount of material used. Their solid more robust form makes them very bad at absorbing unevenness in the terrain which will, on rough roads, give you a very shaky ride. We can offer you wheelbarrow wheels and trolley wheels with or without bearings, with plastic wheel centres or metal, and even a range of puncture proof wheels to suit your requirements. BBS has been a worldwide OEM partner to the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, and Audi. In 1994 alone it was found on the world championship winners of IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula 1, and DTM. In 2004 it featured Air Inside Technology with a hollow chamber inside of the centers of the wheels reducing unsprung weight even more than previous BBS wheels. By 2006 BBS wheels were on the winners of 26 racing titles worldwide. The company has also won many innovations and best product awards for decades. We are still in a very early stage when it comes to honeycomb tires but my guess is they will be widely used in the near future. However, as of right now the ones I’ve tested for electric scooters looks more like a solid tire with drilled out holes in them. This doesn’t give the tire that suspension effect that we’re looking for in a honeycomb tire. But military and companies have started experimenting with these types of tires and I expect better-designed tires to hit the e-scootermarket very soon. Health & Safety - All our castors are designed for low speed applications, and power towing castors are available upon special request. It is important to select the right castor for the job, to protect against manual handling injuries.You can ride unforgiving terrain without having to worry about getting a flat. You also don’t have to bother with inflating your tires or keeping the correct air pressure so these tires requires less maintenance. Disadvantages of solid tires on an electric scooter Pneumatic, or air-filled, tires are the most commonly used tire for any type of vehicle today. They are made up of an airtight inner core of pressurized air.

The obvious and most common problem with using a pneumatic tire is that they are susceptible to flats. Most of the time getting a flat isn’t the end of the world and they can often easily be fixed. However, there are circumstances where getting a flat or blowing a tire can be very dangerous and that is at high speed. Blowing a tire can cause you to lose control of the scooter. One of the biggest advantages of using pneumatic tires is their ability to absorb unevenness from the terrain underneath you. This provides you with a smoother and less bumpy scooter ride. Let’s say your rear tire has no tread left and it’s time to get a new one. You’ve got to figure out what you need to buy. Most tires (specifically air filled scooter tires) Conclusion – What electric scooter tire is best? Honeycomb tires will provide you with the peace of mind that flats cannot occur. At the same time, they will give you a smoother ride than solid tires will and you don’t have to exchange them as often as a pneumatic tire. Disadvantages of honeycomb tires I think we’ll see an explosion in the evolution of honeycomb tires over the coming years. You can already see lots of electric scooters coming out with honeycomb as standard. They will get used more widely and I would love to test a scooter mounted with a set of honeycomb electric scooter tires.High Temperature Wheels – we offer a range of hard tread phenolic resin temperature resistant wheels along with a soft tread high temperature rubber wheels. Simply put, for any rider who wants an entry-level affordable hub board, Wowgo 2S Max (for now) should be the first consideration. Titanium and Aluminium Bars will be covered for 30 days against bending and snapping unless otherwise stated. Depending on the manufacturer some warranties cover chipping/ paint defects within this time period. BBS was started in 1970 in Schiltach, Germany, by amateur racers Heinrich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand; hence the name Baumgartner, Brand, Schiltach. In 1972 it debuted its iconic gold honeycomb three-piece racing wheels. Their unique design meant reduced weight which all racers look for. That design and variants continue to be seen today both in racing and on the highway. In 2015 BBS was taken over by Korean investment group NICE Holdings From a statement posted today iconic wheel maker BBS GmbH has filed for bankruptcy. Makers of the legendary gold honeycomb wheels and supplied to many a carmaker enters bankruptcy protection for the second time. Yes, this isn’t it’s first go-round with BK. BBS went through restructuring once before in 2007.

The board weighed in at 18 lbs (8.2kg) and comes with a 6-month warranty. Riding Experience of Wowgo 2s MaxA honeycomb electric scooter tire is something that isn’t new to the market and isn’t widely used across the industry….yet. A flat-free electric scooter tire new to the market. Segway developed this type of tire over 3-years. These flat free tires have an inner tube that is filled with new solid foaming material. They call it PU material (but we’re not quite sure what the PU stands for yet). It will be interesting to see if other electric scooter manufacturers adopt this type of technology. These are relatively new to the marketplace so we’ve not included them as a “category” for this article….yet! These honeycomb tires are very popular for 8.5″ scooters such as the Xiaomi m365 pro and their lookalikes. Benefits of honeycomb tires on a scooter There are mainly 3 different types of electric scooter tires that can be used on your electric scooter and those are: