Wheels Matter!

by Joe I , Thursday, April 02, 2026, 08:38 (57 days ago) @ PasadenaDomer

The most important thing I learned with the 4-wheel luggage is that the width and quality of the wheels can make a significant difference in your rolling experience, and it compounds with use. I ended up buying a fairly inexpensive set from Costco a few years back, and singularly focused on wider and better wheels after a couple previous failed experiments. That was life-changing.

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speaking of travel, what's your favorite travel luggage - Jay, 2026-04-02, 07:39
- I bought one of these 10+ years ago - Mark, 2026-04-04, 06:17
- From a million-mile++ traveler - beattherush, 2026-04-02, 11:16
  - yeah, I have a 2-wheeler Briggs for myself - Jay, 2026-04-02, 15:13
    - I bought my kids Travelpro - beattherush, 2026-04-02, 15:22
  - This is a good post. BTW, since you're a FF - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 11:56
    - JSX - Captains Corner, 2026-04-02, 18:57
      - Is that where you are these days? - Joe, 2026-04-04, 21:32
      - enjoying the new digs? - Jay, 2026-04-03, 06:04
      - Ha. Always wanted to try them. - beattherush, 2026-04-03, 05:20
    - That's tricky these days. - beattherush, 2026-04-02, 14:25
      - It use to be Emirates - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 14:37
    - Is it Air Hobbs? - cdawg, 2026-04-02, 13:48
      - Well, nothing beats Chartered flights. - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 14:54
        
        I'm sure you have a few bar stories about that. As my dad sa - cdawg, 2026-04-03, 11:33
      - Hooters - KGB, 2026-04-02, 14:43
        
        Honestly, IMO Emirates attendants look better.. - hobbs, 2026-04-02, 14:57
    - Not sure I agree. - Joe, 2026-04-02, 13:46
- Jay -- what's your email? - BillyGoat, 2026-04-02, 09:25
  - emailed you - Jay, 2026-04-02, 09:47
- OT: Anyone have a neck pillow they swear by? - bk, 2026-04-02, 09:23
  - Pillows are so personal, but I bought this one for overnight - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 12:20
    - footage of Joe in flight - Jay, 2026-04-02, 15:04
      - Just need a little chianti to optimize my sleep! - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 15:25
  - I've had one of these for probably 10+ years - Jay, 2026-04-02, 09:52
- It may not fit your need, but Osprey travel backpacks… - bk, 2026-04-02, 09:21
  - My wife and I have the Cotopaxi version, and we love them - BPH, 2026-04-02, 12:10
- Away. 4 years in and zero issues. - San Pedro, 2026-04-02, 08:52
- Travelpro Platinum Elite - Dallasdomer, 2026-04-02, 08:33
  - I know they're popular - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:41
    - Can’t blame you! - Dallasdomer, 2026-04-02, 08:51
- We gave ourselves Away carry-on bags for Christmas - PasadenaDomer, 2026-04-02, 07:53
  - great - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:02
    - Hard shell - I had always avoided hard shell - PasadenaDomer, 2026-04-02, 08:28
      - Wheels Matter! - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 08:38
        
        Wheel covers are awesome… - bk, 2026-04-02, 09:13
        
        there are two choices at our Costco right now - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:49
        
        This is the Traveler's Choice set I got, but through Costco. - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 09:06
        
        dual cyclone wheels! - Jay, 2026-04-02, 09:17
        
        ha yes! But don’t pay anywhere near that price - Joe I, 2026-04-02, 09:26
      - spinners versus 2-wheelers - Jay, 2026-04-02, 08:37

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Wheels Matter!