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Lifelong Ball Office Chair Wheels, 2-Inch, Set of 5 – Grey

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A Lifelong ball caster in the foreground of a bright home office with a pale oak desk

Built to last

The last office chair wheels you'll need

Not all caster wheels are created equal. Each caster pairs a solid steel frame with a precision ball bearing and a polyurethane tread, so your chair keeps rolling smoothly through years of daily use.

  • Made for daily use. Steel frame, ball bearing and polyurethane tread.
  • Supports up to 650 lbs. Heavy-duty construction for everyday rolling.
  • Set of 5. Everything you need to refit a five-star chair base.
A chair caster on a clean oak floor beside a light-grey rug with a clear chair mat rolled up against the wall

Floors

Gentle on floors, no chair mat needed

The polyurethane tread is made to roll across hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile and carpet, so you can retire the chair mat and move freely around the room.

On carpet, smoothness depends on pile height: low-pile carpet rolls more easily than high-pile.

  • Floor-friendly tread. Designed not to scratch, scuff or leave marks.
  • No chair mat needed. Roll straight across the room on your existing floor.
  • Quiet glide. Smooth, quiet rolling for calls and late-night work.
Close-up of the chrome stem of a Lifelong caster lined up with the socket of a black chair base leg

Fit check

Check the stem, then roll

These casters fit 98% of rolling office chairs with a standard stem. Pull one old caster out and compare its stem before you order.

  • Stem diameter: 7/16″ (11 mm)
  • Stem length: 7/8″ (22 mm)
  • Caster height: 2.5″ (64 mm)
  • Wheel width: 2″ (50 mm)

Not compatible with IKEA chairs. A few other chairs use a different stem size.

A set of five Lifelong ball casters with black housings, grey translucent wheels and chrome stems

Inside the caster

Built to keep rolling

Every set includes five identical casters built from the same parts.

  • Universal-size chrome stem. 7/16″ × 7/8″ insert.
  • Precision ball bearing. Paired with a long-tube-ring fixed bearing.
  • Solid steel frame. Electro-coated black finish.
  • Polyurethane wheel. Protects floors and glides with ease.
  • Heavy-duty riveted axle. Solid steel construction.

Easy swap, every room

Swap in three steps, roll anywhere

No tools required.

  1. Pull out the old casters. Remove the existing wheels from the chair legs.
  2. Push the new stems in. Press each stem into its leg socket until it is seated.
  3. Roll. Glide smoothly across your floors.

From the home office to the gaming den, these casters replace the wheels on most rolling chairs with a standard 7/16″ × 7/8″ stem.

  • Office. Quiet rolling at your desk.
  • Relaxing. Easy movement around the living room.
  • Gaming. Smooth gliding on hard floors.
  • Remote. Reliable rolling for working from home.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will they fit my chair?

These casters use a standard 7/16″ (11 mm) × 7/8″ (22 mm) stem and fit 98% of rolling office chairs. They are not compatible with IKEA chairs, and a few other chairs use a different stem size. Before you order, pull one existing caster out and compare its stem with these measurements.

How hard are they to install?

No tools are needed: pull out the old casters and push each new stem straight into its socket until it seats. Line the stem up with the socket and keep it straight while you press, because a crooked angle makes insertion harder. Once seated they can be firm to remove, so check the fit before you commit.

Are they safe for my floors? What about vinyl plank (LVP) or floating floors?

The polyurethane tread is designed for hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile and carpet, and many buyers report no marks on wood and laminate. The 2-inch wheel has a narrow contact area, though, and one buyer reported pressure marks on vinyl plank (LVP) / floating floors, and another saw small dents in a thick floor protector. If you have either, test the wheels on a small area first.

Do they roll well on carpet, rugs and chair mats?

They work best on hard floors and low-pile carpet. Some buyers report the wheels catching or turning slowly on medium- or high-pile carpet and soft rugs, and a few report squeaking or sticking on glass chair mats. Smoothness on carpet depends on the pile height, and a chair that moves between a hard floor and a rug will meet more resistance on the rug.

Will my chair roll away when I stand up?

These wheels roll very freely, and some buyers say the chair moves when they shift their weight or stand up. If that matters to you, take a look at our Office Chair Wheels with Brakes.

What is the weight capacity, and how long will they last?

The listed capacity is 650 lbs. Lifelong is our brand name, not a lifetime guarantee: some buyers report the swivel section wearing after a year or two of daily use, and a few heavier buyers (roughly 275 lb and up) report wheels bending or wearing out sooner. Every set is backed by our 1-year warranty and 90-day returns; if something goes wrong, contact us and we will help.

I noticed grease or dark marks on my floor. Is that normal?

Some buyers report grey grease or dark residue coming from the swivel bearing after a year or more of use, which can mark hard floors and carpet. If you see it, wipe the area and contact our support team so we can look at your set.

Do they raise the height of my chair?

Slightly. Some buyers notice a small increase in seat height compared with the original wheels, so check how much clearance your chair and desk have.