Floor Jack Use on Epoxy Floor

[Bumblbe]

So with a nice epoxy floor, is there a floor jack out there with urethane or hard rubber wheels to keep our floor looking good? The steel wheels scratched my uncoated floor and I don't want to use the jack unless I put thin plywood or OSB down when I use the jack. Is there a floor jack made with non-steel wheels? Or can I get composite wheels somewhere and retrofit my current jack?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

So with a nice epoxy floor, is there a floor jack out there with urethane or hard rubber wheels to keep our floor looking good? The steel wheels scratched my uncoated floor and I don't want to use the jack unless I put thin plywood or OSB down when I use the jack. Is there a floor jack made with non-steel wheels? Or can I get composite wheels somewhere and retrofit my current jack?

May be a better question for the Tools or Garage Discussion area of this site.

 

[PontiacFan]

I drag my steel wheel floor jack all over my floor without any issues.

But to answer the question, check sites like Sears, Northern Tool, etc.
Grainger & McMaster-Carr sites may have wheels for your swap if ya really wanna go that route.

 

[JamieK]

Seems like I remember someone cutting up a bicycle inner tube and sliding it over the wheels, like a sleeve. Maybe a little glue to make sure it doesn't slide off.

 

[SilverGT]

Seems like I remember someone cutting up a bicycle inner tube and sliding it over the wheels, like a sleeve. Maybe a little glue to make sure it doesn't slide off.

This might not work if the pressure on between the wheel and floor is higher then the tolerance of the rubber tube it will cut/slice the first time you try to jack your car or anything heavy up.

 

[airbuff101]

This is one that I'm familiar with. OTC 5202 made in Spain. Polyurethane wheels all around have held up great (as has the Jack). It was used on rough pavement/concrete for a couple years and the last 2 years on my sons epoxy floor. It is a joy to roll around and causes NO damage/marks whatsoever. The wheels show only some scuffing wear and make it very quiet to roll. It's gotten some pretty heavy and frequent use.
Pics from Xmas 4-5 years ago. About $300-325 or at the time.
airbuff