Pololu Scooter/Skate Wheel 70×25mm (Black) — Grippy Polyurethane Wheel for Robot Drive Builds
Need a wheel that’s grippy, durable, and easy to adapt to motors? The Pololu Scooter/Skate Wheel 70×25mm - Black is an inline-skate style wheel made with a polyurethane “tire” for traction, and a narrow ground-contact rim that helps robots turn in place more easily. It’s designed to work with standard 608 bearings and is also compatible with Pololu Aluminum Scooter Wheel Adapters—so you can mount it directly to a wide range of motors for solid robot drive systems.
- Size: 70mm (2.75") diameter × 25mm (1") width.
- Material: polyurethane tire for traction.
- Compatibility: fits standard 608 bearings and Pololu Aluminum Scooter Wheel Adapters for connecting to motors.
- Weight: ~60g (per wheel).
Why/Benefits
More traction, smoother driving
- Polyurethane provides solid grip on many indoor surfaces.
- Narrow ground-contact rim helps with pivot turns (less “scrub” while turning).
- Great wheel size for medium robot bases.
Easy motor mounting
- Use 608 bearings (common + easy to source) or use Pololu wheel adapters.
- Adapters make it simple to connect to various motor shaft sizes.
Technical specifications
| Pololu item | Scooter/Skate Wheel 70×25mm (Black) |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter | 70 mm (2.75") |
| Width | 25 mm (1") |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Polyurethane tire |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Bearing compatibility | Standard 608 bearings |
| Motor mounting | Compatible with Pololu Aluminum Scooter Wheel Adapters |
Mounting & compatibility notes
- If you’re mounting to a motor shaft, use the Pololu Aluminum Scooter Wheel Adapter that matches your shaft size.
- If you’re using an axle (free-spinning), install standard 608 bearings in the wheel.
- For smaller robots, Pololu recommends considering their smaller “Wheels and Tracks” options.
FAQ
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What bearings does this use?It’s designed to work with standard 608 bearings.
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How do I mount this to a motor?Use Pololu Aluminum Scooter Wheel Adapters, which let these wheels connect to an assortment of motors.
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Is this good for small robots?This wheel is commonly used for medium-sized robots; for smaller builds, consider smaller wheel options.
Scooter/Skate Wheel 70×25mm - Black
Scooter/Skate Wheel 70×25mm - Black
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SKU:POL3272
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₱ 435.00
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