Most suitcase wheels attach with a single screw or a snap-in mount, and manufacturers of well-known ranges — Samsonite and American Tourister among them — typically sell exact replacement wheels rather than requiring a full case replacement over one broken part.
Before ordering, note the case’s full model number rather than just the brand: wheel mounts differ between ranges and sometimes between production years of the same range, and a wheel that looks identical in a photo can be the wrong fit.
What travelers ask
How do I find the right replacement wheel for my case?
Check the case's full model number, usually on a plate or sticker inside the lining, rather than searching by brand alone — wheel mounts vary meaningfully even within one manufacturer's range, and a search by brand returns parts for cases that don't share the same mount.
Last reviewed 26 August 2026