Do This Before Replacing Your Power Wheels Tires
Power Wheels Tire Replacement Made Easy
Save yourself some heartache, time and money by following this painfully-easy-to-follow-advice when it comes time to replace your Power Wheels tires. This extremely simple step, all but guarantees success in buying the correct replacement part, yet so many people fail to do it!
Find the Model Number
Step 1: Locate the Sticker
Every Power Wheels ride-on toy made by Fisher-Price has a 4” x 2” white sticker either on the inside driver-side door or close to or within the battery storage compartment. Compare the three example locations in the image below.
Location Example #1: CDD24 Kawasaki Lil Quad is located under the seat inside the battery storage compartment.
Location Example #2: The GTR89 12V Dune Racer Extreme is located behind the passenger seat on the outside of the vehicle above and to the right of the battery compartment.
Location Example #3: The HMB23 Jeep 6V sticker is located on the inside of what would be the driver’s side door.
Step 2: Understanding the Label
Scanning down the left side of the label, you come to the second block of information. The model number will appear in large bold font (GTR89 and HMB23 circled in blue in our example images).
Those first 5 alpha numeric or fully numeric characters appearing before any dash are the key to selecting the correct Power Wheels tire size… or any replacement part for that toy.
Step 3: Search the Correct Keyword
Using our example in the image, GTR89, type or select that model number in your search parameters. This 5-character model number will be what is used to pull up a schematic of replacement parts for that specific Power Wheels toy.
The schematic drawing is where you can cross-reference and verify what specific part number(s) is required. Some ride-on toys have different tire configurations for the left-side / right-side or front / back wheels.
Be aware there may be more than one replacement part number to consider. Yes, some toys use the same part number for all four wheels.
If you are typing into a general search field, the results could have exact or close match replacement parts.
The likelihood of close matches and thus incorrect results increases when including broad keyword parameters such as Jeep or Barbie along with the specific model number and the word tire. The search results will need to be verified for fitment.
Ask yourself:
Does the general product image look exactly like what’s currently on your toy?
Do the provided specs for wheel diameter and axel dimensions match?
Does the toy name and more importantly, model number, appear on the product page?
Does my toy require a different left and right wheel?
If all boxes are checked, you are good to go!
What if There is No Sticker?
First, verify that you actually own a Power Wheels branded toy and not some other brand of powered riding toy.
If Mattel (Fisher-Price) made the toy, it should have the Power Wheels logo in the location you would find the license plate.
If you’ve located the Power Wheels logo but you still cannot find the white sticker or the sticker is weathered and no longer legible, then you need to get your measuring tape out.
Confirm the outer diameter of the tire, the inner axel diameter and the width when looking at the tire tread.
PRO TIP: Sometimes the axel dimension is different on the outside facing profile of the wheel vs. the side that is facing the underbody of the toy.
You can also look for other pattern identification marks such as written words, notches or features simulating lugs and hub cabs for example. The replacement part will have identical markings. The tread type will be nearly impossible to match as yours is probably worn off.
Try also looking for the tires model number. This is on the inside wheel well. It is usually slightly raised font (like braille).
Follow these steps even if it means becoming like a detective. A few minutes of preparation is far better than the frustrating alternative… becoming one of THOSE people. You know who I’m talking about.
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