I made a center steady for my lathe some time ago. At first I used model airplane aluminum wheels with rubber tires. I did use them once and the second time the tries came off. My second wheels were made for sliding glass doors and was suggested by a fellow turner on this forum.  Still not satisfied, I kept my eyes open for a good replacement. Then at a yard sale I saw the ones pictured for free. They are off a child's pair of inline skates and as an added bonus, they are WHITE!!  They are great and work like a charm.

 I would like some just like them but smaller. I'm sure someday I may just find them at a garage sale

Great steady rest, Ron! I know what you mean about preferring smaller wheels compared to the skate wheels. To help get the wheels a little closer, on mine, I put the vertical wheel/support on the opposite side of the rest's body. So far, it has worked for me.

A simple solution that never entered my mind. Thanks, I'll try it.