Ride-On Wheels And Tyres
42 of the 68 kids ride-ons in our Australian catalogue say something about their wheels. Grouped by the words each listing uses: 23 EVA foam, 4 rubber tread or rubber coated, 1 air-filled, 3 plastic, and 11 described without naming the material. Here is every one, in the listing's own words.
Every wheel description here is the listing's own wording, not our test. We only group listings by the words they use. A listing that says "anti-slip" or "all-terrain" without naming a material stays in its own group rather than being guessed at. 26 whips in our catalogue say nothing about their wheels and are left out. No paid placements. Methodology
| Measure | 6V | 12V | 24V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whips in our catalogue | 8 | 25 | 35 |
| Say anything about the wheels | 1 of 8 | 10 of 25 | 31 of 35 |
| EVA foam tyres | 0 of 8 | 1 of 25 | 22 of 35 |
| Rubber tread or rubber coated | 0 of 8 | 2 of 25 | 2 of 35 |
| Air-filled tyres | 0 of 8 | 0 of 25 | 1 of 35 |
| Plastic wheels | 0 of 8 | 2 of 25 | 1 of 35 |
| Described, material not named | 1 of 8 | 5 of 25 | 5 of 35 |
Why the tyres matter
Plastic wheels are light and cheap but slip on grass. EVA (foam rubber) and rubber tyres grip better and run quieter. That is why our how to choose guide points parents with a lawn or gravel yard towards EVA or rubber tyres, together with more motors.
Tyres and motors go together
Grip only helps if there is power to use it. Of the 28 listings here that name EVA, rubber or air-filled tyres, 16 also state four motors or 4WD. Going the other way, 19 whips in our catalogue state four motors or 4WD, and 2 of them (MC Wholesalers 12V Quad, Kahuna Mercedes-AMG G63 Two-Seater 24V) still list plastic wheels. Our 4WD and four-motor gift guide lists them all with prices, and the grass and gravel list filters for the yard.
Not stated is common
26 of 68 listings say nothing about the wheels at all. If grip matters for your yard, ask the retailer what the tyres are made of before you buy, or look closely at the product photos for a rubber strip around the middle of the wheel.
Replacing a wheel later
Replacement wheels must match the axle diameter, hub and drive coupling. Our garage page on wheels and tyres has the checklist.
EVA foam tyres
23 whips. The listing names EVA (a foam rubber) tyres or wheels. Grouped by voltage, then name.
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 3 to 7 yrs
- Max load
- 28 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 10 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- Not stated
- Age
- 3 to 6 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 50 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3+ yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 2 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- Up to 12 yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors
- Age
- 3+ yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors, RWD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 50 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 2 to 6 yrs
- Max load
- 35 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 7 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 4+ yrs
- Max load
- 100 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 7 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 7 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 5 to 9 yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 2 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 2 to 6 yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 40 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 40 kg
Rubber tread or rubber coated
4 whips. The listing names rubber, as a centre tread strip or a coating, without saying EVA. Grouped by voltage, then name.
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors, RWD
- Age
- 2 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors, Rear-wheel drive
- Age
- 3 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 25 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 2 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 6+ yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
Air-filled tyres
1 whip. The listing says the tyres are air inflated. Grouped by voltage, then name.
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 5 to 9 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
Plastic wheels
3 whips. The listing says the wheels are plastic. Grouped by voltage, then name.
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3+ yrs
- Max load
- 35 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 7 yrs
- Max load
- 60 kg
Described, material not named
11 whips. The listing describes the wheels (anti-slip, wear-resistant, all-terrain, alloy-style) but does not say what they are made of, or names another material. Grouped by voltage, then name.
- Battery
- 6V
- Motors and drive
- 1 motor
- Age
- Not stated
- Max load
- 20 kg
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- Not stated
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- Not stated
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 3+ yrs
- Max load
- 40 kg
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 1 motor
- Age
- 6+ yrs
- Max load
- 54 kg
- Battery
- 12V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 3+ yrs
- Max load
- 25 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 4 motors, 4WD
- Age
- 3 to 8 yrs
- Max load
- 50 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 2 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 1 motor
- Age
- 3+ yrs
- Max load
- 100 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors, Rear-wheel drive
- Age
- 3 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 45 kg
- Battery
- 24V
- Motors and drive
- 2 motors
- Age
- 2 to 5 yrs
- Max load
- 30 kg
Shop the gift guide by age
For 2 year olds
Their very first whip.
See the listFor 3 year olds
The classic first Christmas whip.
See the listFor 4 year olds
Past toddler. Not done growing.
See the listFor 5 year olds
Ready to drive themselves.
See the listFor 6 year olds
Bigger yard. Bigger whip.
See the listFor 7 year olds
Too big for the toddler car.
See the listFor 8 year olds
Bigger kids. Bigger rides.
See the listFor 9 and 10 year olds
The short list for big kids.
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