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    The wheels I’m looking for has one screw which you can get to under the lining and then the whole wheel slides away from the case-where can I get these wheels?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    If you're looking for a specific type of wheel, try reaching out to the original manufacturer of your luggage. It's possible that they will sell you individual replacement wheels.
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    What kind of repair shop might I contact to have a broken wheel on luggage replaced?
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    There are a few options for this. First, check to see if the manufacturer of your luggage offers repairs. Sometimes the manufacturer offers a warranty on the luggage and these repairs will be free. Otherwise, there are often a few luggage repair shops in every city, often in combination with a cobbler.
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    Where do I find a luggage zipper?
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    Amazon sells them. I found a really neat sparkly one I'm very fond of.
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    How can I order new wheels?
    Community Answer
    You can order them from the luggage manufacturer, a site that specializes in luggage and accessories, Amazon or eBay.
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    How do you measure wheels while they're on the suitcase?
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    Try using a flexible tape measure. If that does not work, use one of those iPad apps that can find the length of objects.
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    How do I measure the riveted wheel on my 21" carry on? The brand name sign has come off, so not sure who the manufacturer is.
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    Use a flexible tape measure, and if that does not work, try one of the apps on iPad (e.g., the one called Measure) that can roughly find the length of something.
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    Where do I purchase a replacement handle for the pull up handles for my Docker luggage, one side is broken at the screw location?
    Jason Winslow
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    Contact the manufacture's customer service team or take it back to the store that you bought it from.
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    Can I replace a single wheel with a double wheel on each side?
    Community Answer
    You can do that, as long as the double wheels can fit on the luggage. Aim to buy the original wheels.
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    Can I change my luggage 4 wheels from 15cm to thicker, like 20 or 25 cm?
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    Yes, but you will need to change the entire wheel attachment as the new wheel would be too large to fit into the existing slot.
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