When to Choose Four-Wheeled Suitcases
Adding wheels to a suitcase: a revolution that, almost on par with the invention of the wheel itself, marked the transition to a new way of traveling—one that is increasingly convenient and accessible compared to a past filled with large trunks that were anything but practical. A revolution that today is increasingly being optimized and applied to suitcases of all shapes and sizes, with the goal of developing products that minimize the effort required of daily travelers as much as possible, thanks to new trolleys with four or two wheels.
Choosing the number of wheels is now one of the key factors for anyone buying a new suitcase, allowing them to best tailor the product to their own personal travel needs.
We would therefore like to emphasize that this choice—just like the choice of materials (which we discussed here)—is a strictly personal matter, and that regardless of the advice we provide, it is important to choose the product that best suits your needs.
The Pros of a 4-Wheel Suitcase
Four-wheel suitcases are the best solution for anyone purchasing a large suitcase intended for long trips. This feature minimizes the effort required to transport the suitcase, since there’s no need to drag it.
But four wheels on a suitcase also ensure greater durability: this feature reduces the load on the handle (the long rod used for carrying), which is often damaged by very heavy suitcases.
The downsides of a 4-wheel suitcase
The other side of the coin, however, tells us that, although this is now a widely used system and one sought after by suitcase buyers, the four wheels do not always represent a strength of the product; on the contrary, very often they are not large enough, thereby increasing the suitcase’s fragility and susceptibility to breakage.
Given the absence of rigid support points (which are replaced by the wheels), the entire weight is in fact borne by the wheels, which, as mentioned, are in most cases too small relative to the load they must support.
So, the first piece of advice we’d like to give you when buying a four-wheeled suitcase is to check the size of the wheels and, to ensure you get an even more durable product, ask if it has dual wheels: This system pairs two wheels together, reducing the load on each wheel and providing greater stability and smoother movement.
Finally, we advise against choosing four-wheel models for carry-on-sized suitcases: given the small base of these suitcases, you’ll actually find it easier to maneuver them using just the two wheels—which, however, aren’t designed to support the suitcase’s full weight.
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