Roborock Wheels Slipping & Moving in Circles - DIY Solution

Roborock Mops in an Erratic Pattern, sometimes going in circles, taking thrice the time to do the job. Discovered that the tires do not have grip anymore.
Roborock:
Factory Reset / WiFi Reset / Firmware Update: • Factory Reset, Wifi Re...
Wheels Slipping / Robot goes in Circles : Change / Repair Wheels • Roborock Wheels Slippi...
Error 1: LDS Malfunction Repair • Roborock Error 1 LDS M...
Error 13: Possible Solution • Roborock Error 13 - pl...

[@moiseskestring123]

Great, it solved my trouble. Thanks. I just sand the wheels, and cleaned it up Whit nail polish remover and hidrated the Renner with a car silicon.

[@KSToh]

Cool. Please like and subscribe.

[@jeffreyquek]

excellent tip, Mr Toh. I did as per your video and now we can mop without the skidding sound, which can be very irritating at times...also it saves me $$ from buying new wheels.....😆

[@KSToh]

👍👍👍

[@80lusan]

My roborock s5 max does exactly the same, thanks for your video, I will immediately see if it is solved. Greetings from Mexico. You have a new subscriber

[@KSToh]

Happy to help. Thanks!

[@just4therecord]

Exactly the same problem as mine. Only give this problem when mopping. During vacuuming it is okay. Thanks for this video

[@KSToh]

Hope you are able to resolve it!

[@sonic_boy]

Thank you for the video! Your soldering of the wheels tip works for me as well! 👍🏼

[@KSToh]

Nice. Please subscribe.

[@Fer_Nevitiv]

Ahh thank you so much for the tips and thought process. We had the same problem and bought the tires - they came out too - so we glued them with super bonder and so far they are working :D

[@KSToh]

Nice. Hope they stay on. Otherwise cut the tires. Please subscribe.

[@shorereflections]

You, Sir, are more helpful than the Roborock support in identifying the problem. They should brief their support team to advise on wheel replacement rather than giving unhelpful suggestions.

[@KSToh]

Glad to hear that. Please subscribe!

[@karenyoung6319]

Thanks for the info. Buying a new wheel cost more than $80. So i better buy solderin iron. My roborock move in circle make a letter O. And letter C. I search on the internet they only teach us to wipe the censor. Until I find your videos that illuminate me. I will try tommorow and keep u update

[@KSToh]

Cool. Please subscribe!

[@jensenluwenta]

does it work for you? mine is starting to have the same problem C and O motion and sometimes stucked

[@hieunghi1051]

Thanks. I fixed my problem.

[@KSToh]

Glad I could help. Please like and subscribe.

[@christophermertes7417]

Thanks for the tip. I needed some help on how to dismantle my Dreame D9 to clean the wheels. It should work again now😁

[@KSToh]

Glad it helped! Please subscribe.

[@therealshard]

excellent video! my tire skins really couldn't stay on (super glue, bluetak, nano tape) and today a part of the now botak tires came off, revealing the smooth plastic of the wheel. good news is now it can still move properly, but i'm pretty sure mopping is out of the question (no traction). gonna try applying some kind of grip tape to the wheels (the tire skins are too big), let's see how it goes!

[@KSToh]

Nice!

[@kabassa]

In my case what really solved it was to apply a thin layer of HOT GLUE on the wheels. I had tried before using your soldering iron method, but it got even worse. Now with Hot glue it is perfect. Thanks anyway.

[@KSToh]

Nice. I guess different solutions for different people.

[@Mr_Noche_Sucio]

How did you apply it exactly? Thin layer on each of the tire grip squares, or only on the indentations, or all of it?

[@Mr_Noche_Sucio]

I have a yeedi k700, pretty similar, with exact same problem. Tried hot glue, still slips on wet ground while mopping, tried soldering the tires like you showed, moderate improvement, it moves more, but still badly slips in the same place whenever trying to turn on wet floor. Going to try to buy non-slip spray now, ugh I don't see how everybody else is saying they love the mop feature, it's terrible. Also I tried taking off the mop-cloth, and I ran it, and it stopped slipping, seems the cloth is creating too much friction that the wheels can't compete. My device is brand new, so frustrating. Edit: after a day, it seems to have regained grip. Also I realize it could partially be attributed to user error. I had put a few drops of essential oils into the tank along with the water/vinegar mix. Idk if that was contributing that intensely to the slipping, or if the newly soldered wheels are broken in now, but now I'm only using rubbing alc, vinegar, and water, and it's moving much better.

[@jeanroy8283]

I had the same problem, I used to spray mister clean cleaner on stains on my floors before using the mopping feature. I think that was why my wheels were slipping after a while of doing this. I used a q-tip soaked in rubbing alcool and passed it each tooth of the rubber wheels which removed the shine and probably the cleaner and now works great! No more cleaner on the floor for me, my roborock does not like it.

[@KSToh]

Thanks for sharing!! Kindly subscribe!

[@RC-jt2gx]

I haven't tried this, so it may not work. But, I would try a coarser grit sandpaper like a 40 or 50 grit. The sandpaper used in the video was 120 grit, and didn't roughen up the rubber surface enough for better traction. Sand across the wheel like the video shows. Just a thought. :-)

[@KSToh]

You may well be right.

[@AmishFan]

@@KSToh It's not good to try to sand the wheels like you did. It causes some of that sand to fall into the crevices of the wheels. Better to place the sandpaper on the floor and let the robot try to drive on it.

[@karenyoung6319]

Hello i just try and it works! It works 90-95%.

[@KSToh]

Cool. Please subscribe.

[@junkai21]

thank you... i managed to fixed my 5 year old s5. another 5 years to go

[@KSToh]

Glad to hear that. Please subscribe!

[@ajmalca4193]

I have tried this method (making grip on the wheels with heated iron) and can confirm that it has not solved my issues. The same situation persists. It works perfectly for just vacuuming and without the MOP. But the moment mop is connected. it crawls. I'm glad that it worked for you, but I can confirm that it does not work for me. Looking for other options. Any other potential solution that you can think of apart from the ones mentioned in the video?

[@KSToh]

Oh dear. The only thing I can think of is that you did not cut the wheels enough.

[@ajmalca4193]

@@KSToh Mm, that could be a possibility. I was trying to maintain it as it is so that atleast vacuuming still works :) Once I start the vacuum, it would mop for 5-10 minutes before it starts crawling as shown in your video. In my case, after making cuts on the wheels, it stops and does not move until I remove the mopping cloth. Probably, that'd be the time for the mop to wet completely. So from my research I understand that the mop does not happen when the mop is wet completely. Still figuring out what's wrong. I do sincerely appreciate your efforts in documeting your trouble shooting efforts in such a nice way. Thank you so much for the video bro :)

[@KSToh]

Is your mop cloth original or compatible? If the cloth is too thick, it will also cause this issue.

[@ajmalca4193]

@@KSToh It's the original mop cloth, but used for over an year now. I can see that the adhesion with the velcro is not that great now.

[@nissimjcohen3700]

Thanks for your teaching. After using the soldering tool did you used also glue or only making the groove on the tire it accepted the tire skin?

[@KSToh]

No. By using the soldering iron on the tires, you create grooves and the tires now have good grip. No need to put new tires! Please like video and subscribe!

[@elProdigio]

Did you move to another house? I did one year ago and when, the problems started to appear. So I think in this house there's more dust attached to the wheels and the floor is a little bit slippery.

[@KSToh]

No. It’s the wheels worn out

[@budijuwono4424]

I want ask my robot always stop n buffer done .. Whats wrong sir iwant ti know why Can you explain Tq

[@budijuwono4424]

I.want ask too what the meaning of error 2 and error 8 Tq

[@magnusstensson7474]

Is the idea to soften the wheels so they grip better or increase the surface area? I used 60-gauge sandpaper on the wheels and so far (used twice) it provides a lot better grip on tiles. Where it spun like yours before, it now goes pretty straight. Will have to wait and see how long it lasts though.

[@KSToh]

Oh. Mine was to cut groves like hiking shoes or car tires. Please like video and subscribe!

[@khanhbber]

how long has it been since you cut the wheel with tin solder. Is it still working fine? Is this a hint for roborock to design the wheels later. I have similar problem on S5 Max, S6 MaxV. tks

[@KSToh]

One month ago, and it’s still working fine.

[@kabassa]

Hello, is it still working? Really Helpful video, thanks

[@KSToh]

Yes. Still working. Please subscribe

[@conker42]

Similar issue here, I'll test it and come back. Maybe I'll try tire skins, but i will glue them to the wheel

[@KSToh]

Try and let me know. Please subscribe!

[@theattorney6072]

Hello sir, I have a question please. My roborock S7 started doing squeezing noise After one year use in a Big house. It is still navigating properly, but making this annoying noise. Tried lubricating the front wheel, but still the same. Do you think i need to lubricate another part or could it be the same problem as you ?

[@KSToh]

If your floor is slippery (marble), it should be the wheels slipping. I do not think lubricating helps.

[@crimsomglory]

why have you installed new tires backwards and on the old tires?!?!?!?

[@KSToh]

Yup. Wrong way.

[@just4therecord]

I bought some tires that is not suppose to slip on like yours. It looks like the original tires with heavy threads. It looks like I have to peel the old one off from the wheels before I can replace these new ones.

[@KSToh]

But how to peel off the original tires?

[@just4therecord]

@@KSToh You cant, I just found out. I had to slice it off with a box cutter. It leaves a thin layer of the old jagged rubber behind but it works fine. Just make sure the wheels can clear the housing.

[@karinafarias4971]

Mine does the same but its only 3 months old, any help?

[@KSToh]

If it is only 3 months, it is unlikely that the wheels have lost traction. Most likely, your floor is just very smooth. Try on a different floor. Try without mopping. Or without the mopping attachment.

[@MrGeorgeBlack]

I have the same problem, mine is also just 3 months old. How come Xiaomi is not able to make better wheels?? Soooo many people have exactly the same problem! I will try the hot glue method as it makes sense...

[@KSToh]

@@MrGeorgeBlack I used a soldering iron to cut the wheels. Not sure if hot glue is another method.

[@MrGeorgeBlack]

@@KSToh i know you did. I read about hot glue here in comments, going to try it... If it won't work I will try your method also....

[@jakubrym8780]

I've made cuts, but it didn't solve the issue. What worked for me was applying hot glue - I injected it into the cuts and added a bit more on top. I use Roborock every day, and the tires were worn out.

[@KSToh]

Nice!

[@giovannichiappini595]

hello and thanks. Please tell me if is so easy for s7 version too because s5max i have see is completely different

[@KSToh]

It is the same for S5 & S6. S7 I am not sure.

[@MissileBoy]

Hi, thanks for share your experience. I also have some alignment problems with my Xiaomi Mijia C1, it haves only two months, which looks very similar to this one, however I think my problem is not exactly the same, it moves erraticaly in circles smashing all the things, even it is not capable to return to his base charger. I did a check and I noticed that only one of the wheels is rotating, it is normal that only one of the wheels has traction, or not?

[@KSToh]

Did you try to reset your robot?

[@rodrigoriquelme527]

@@KSToh yes I did, even reset all the maps, same thing.

[@KSToh]

@@rodrigoriquelme527 Did you check the wheels? Are the wheels too smooth, no traction, no grip? If so, you need to cut or change the wheels.

[@rodrigoriquelme527]

@@KSToh the wheels are new but they don't rotate evenly, the left wheel rotate much more than the right wheel, anyway, I'm trying to enforce the warranty, two months it's very little time to have this kind of problems.

[@ongszepingmoe578]

@@rodrigoriquelme527 hi, In the end, did you manage to solve the problem? I'm facing the same problem with my roborock s5.

[@johnwang9914]

I'm tempted to sand down the rubber wheels with sandpaper with tire skins and new wheels as plan B if the sanding doesn't work.

[@KSToh]

You will need to glue the tire skins. Mine kept dropping off!

[@fritz_mg]

Exactly the same problem on our S5 Max after almost two years. First it only affected mopping on tiles - now the robot is even unable to get enough grip on a medium pile carpet. What I find annoying the most is that Roborock's support is very unhelpful when it comes to this. When I described them this problem the last time, their suggestions where not helpful and some of their responses got really unfriendly. Imho as part of the warranty they should provide you with the proper replacement parts - but I guess they do not want to send you a new set of wheels as that would be fairly expensive …

[@KSToh]

Hope it helps solve your problem. Please subscribe!

[@agnisinatria3520]

Hello, what is the best liquid mix for mopping?

[@KSToh]

I actually use plain water.

[@AmishFan]

add a bit of vinegar to the water.

[@planfire]

where can I buy a replacement wheel?

[@KSToh]

www.AliExpress.com

[@GiampaoloFicorilli]

Same problem here

[@KSToh]

I think it’s a very common problem. Hope you resolve it. Kindly subscribe!

[@engdal2003]

Hi.. Thanks for the video... Is it still working?..

[@KSToh]

Yes! Please subscribe.

[@wisdompay]

Hello is this still working ? until now ?

[@KSToh]

Yes. Please subscribe.

[@ongszepingmoe578]

My S5 is already a few years old. Now, mine is making rounds and cannot vacuum at all. After some time, it mentioned obstacles, but there were no obstacles at all. Meanwhile, it can no longer return to its dock. Is it still the problem of tyre skin to change? or it has a bigger issue? Anyone facing similar problems, please advise. Tqvm

[@ongszepingmoe578]

I'm afraid it might be motherboard or battery issue

[@KSToh]

Why don’t you make grooves on the wheel tires like what I did, and see if it resolves the issue I suppose you have nothing to lose.

[@TomerBenDavid]

Is it still working?

[@KSToh]

Yes. Totally working!

[@TomerBenDavid]

@@KSToh amazing this was super innovative! You are a true asset!

[@Skans-Gustav]

Just clean the tyres and spray them with tyre glue (snow grip spray)

[@poojajain9064]

I am facing same issue just after 50k sqft total cleaning..

[@KSToh]

Yes, it's irritating. Need to make the wheels rough. Kindly subscribe.

[@weffendy]

I have the same issue after 20k m3 total cleaning, 2 months after I made the purchase. Tried cleaning the main wheels with alcohol and used sandpaper with no luck still

[@KSToh]

@@weffendy yeah. In the end I cut the wheels and all’s good now. Please subscribe. 👌

[@Jktu000000]

Wash the wheels with nail polish remover (or something else that removes grease) and voila Миємо колеса змивкою для лаку з нігтів (чи ще чимось що видаляє жир) і вуаля

[@KSToh]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Jktu000000]

it seems my solution has temporary effect

[@KSToh]

@@Jktu000000 I believe replacing or cutting the wheels is the only solution.

[@ValterKabas]

In my case what really solved it was to apply a thin layer of HOT GLUE on the original wheels.

[@KSToh]

Hmm. Your solution same as another person.

[@Mr_Noche_Sucio]

How did you apply it exactly? Thin layer on each of the tire grip squares, or only on the indentations, or all of it?

[@andrewwrightlovestone7454]

Is it still working?

[@KSToh]

Yes. Mine is still working since I took this video