Stroller Wheel Size and Why It Changes Everything

The difference between a stroller that glides and one that fights you usually comes down to wheel size. Larger wheels roll over curbs and cracks that stop small wheels cold, which matters on real sidewalks.

Match the wheels to where you actually walk.

• Ten inch wheels handle grass, gravel, and rough sidewalks
• Small wheels are nimble indoors but jarring outside
• Air-filled tires absorb bumps far better than plastic
• Swivel front wheels make city turns easy, lock them for jogging

If most of your miles are on cracked pavement and park paths, size up. A bigger wheel is the cheapest suspension upgrade you can buy.