{"product_id":"pentair175ballbearingpolyurethanewheelr201557zpenr201557z","title":"Pentair #175 Ball Bearing Polyurethane Wheel | R201557Z","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePentair Rainbow #175 Vacuum Wheel w\/ Ball Bearings (Polyurethane) | R201557Z\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Pentair R201557Z is a genuine Rainbow replacement \u003cstrong\u003e#175 vacuum head wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e with an integrated\n    ball-bearing race. It’s used on select Pentair\/Rainbow ProVac and Super ProVac “Clear View” flexible manual vacuum heads.\n    Replacing worn, gritty, or seized wheels helps your vacuum head roll smoothly, track straight, and maintain consistent\n    contact with the pool surface during manual vacuuming.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#175 wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatible Pentair\/Rainbow flexible manual vacuum heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall-bearing design\u003c\/strong\u003e for smoother rolling and easier maneuvering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-wearing polyurethane wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a low-friction inner race and stainless bearing balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for a wheel that wobbles, drags, binds, or feels gritty when spun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePentair\/Rainbow ProVac “Clear View” flexible vacuum heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 214, 214R, 222, 222R, 229\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePentair\/Rainbow Super ProVac “Clear View” flexible vacuum head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 241\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAlso fits other vacuum heads that specify the \u003cstrong\u003e#175 wheel (R201557Z)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the parts list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentair \/ Rainbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e R201557Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e #175\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel with ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball-bearing race assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVacuum head is hard to push or “chatters” instead of rolling smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWheel binds, wobbles, or feels gritty when rotated by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlat spots, cracking, or excessive tread wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVacuum head no longer tracks straight due to uneven wheel wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the vacuum head from the pool and rinse off debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the wheel from the axle (method varies by vacuum head revision).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall the new wheel and confirm it spins freely without wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf axles are bent or worn, replace the axle assembly to prevent premature wheel wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=R201456\"\u003eAxle Assembly (R201456) for compatible ProVac models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=R201458\"\u003eAxle Assembly (R201458) for compatible ProVac models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=R201566\"\u003eHose Swivel Adapter (R201566) for ProVac\/Super ProVac heads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=ProVac\"\u003eBrowse ProVac \/ Super ProVac vacuum heads \u0026amp; parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRinse the vacuum head and wheels after each use to remove grit that can shorten bearing life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStore the vacuum head so the wheels aren’t bearing weight for long periods (helps prevent flat spotting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIf a wheel starts to bind, replace it early to avoid wearing the axle and wheel mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52589955350844,"sku":"R201557Z","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3280\/9276\/files\/pentair-175-ball-bearing-polyurethane-wheel-r201557z-cleaner-3453474.png?v=1770941187","url":"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/pentair175ballbearingpolyurethanewheelr201557zpenr201557z","provider":"Aqua Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}