Replacing roller

[rtpassini]

Im new to this kind of stuff. But all the rollers wobble quite a bit which seems strange to me. I had an issue with it moving too much while trying to load the boat yesterday. Plus it is cracked pretty good.

I went to a local store and found one that is close.
This is the two. Compare Boat Trailer 4-1/4" vs Boat Trailer 4-1/4" | etrailer.com
I bought the ribbed one to replace the one on the right. Is this okay?

 

[dingbat]

Re: Replacing roller

What you'll find with wobble roller is the "insert" wears out long before the rubber roller and you end with a "wobbling" roller.

I prefer ribbed, polyurethane rollers over solid rubber, 2:1.

 

[rtpassini]

Re: Replacing roller

thats what i figured. and even though this new ribbed one isnt as wide overall, the center is much wider. I'll replace them all eventually when needed. The local place doesnt carry poly in the size I need. but thats okay.

 

[rtpassini]

Re: Replacing roller

well, looks like I'll have to order online. The ones I got were too wide to fit on the "shaft".

everything i'm finding calls them wobble rollers. maybe they are supposed to be like that?