Product review (5 stars): excellent quality
These axles fit the old wheels too and are much more sturdy. After 6 years of use, my wheels kept laying flat because the design of the old axles allowed the plastic to wear and detach from the dishwasher drawer. Simply remove the old axles and replace them with these for a perfect upgrade. I replaced all 8 and now the basket slides in and out effortlessly. This new design clips the basket on both sides of the mesh instead of just one side.
When you are fitting them onto the wheels, hold them slightly at an angle to allow the axle to close, then push them hard into the wheel center. This is much easier than trying to push them on straight down. Then attach them to the basket...Easy as that.
These are a quality replacement and an upgrade in design.