Wheels Thread

[Samsquantch]

I know this is the wheels thread, but those are the worst trucks I've ever seen

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[jakeumms]

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I know this is the wheels thread, but those are the worst trucks I've ever seen

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definitely prototypes it would be cool if they was american made powell trucks tho instead of the china mini logo stuff

Powell was literally the first company to move production to China and they did it in the 80s. There's footage of that move in Ban This along with the only footy of George skating that I know of. There is no chance of this happening.

[tzhangdox]

These 97a 52mm Nano-Cubics from Powell look pretty cool.
They’ve got a fat radius on the edge for rolling up stuff (or for doing weird Andy Anderson Activities) and are offset outwards so the axles don’t poke out.
They’re wide, small, and according to AA they allow for more grind space on the truck due to the offset.
They’re “a harder Dragon Formula”


Also those are some wild lookin trucks…but that’s for another thread.

Damn I just realized I have two protoype sets of these from maybe March from the powell rep. Haven't set them up yet and they've been sitting in my room but looking at them now I'm pretty sure they're these wheels. You can see the offset in the last two pics, looks kinda crazy.

Been trying to not tinker with my shit so want to kill my current set of lock in full f4s before putting anything else on so might be a while before I try these.

Actually upon second glance it looks slightlyyyy different, mine dont seem to have that sidecut on the outside side of the wheels. So maybe it was a slightly earlier iteration, looks close enough though

[Xen]

Those are def the same wheel shape (even if slightly different)

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These 97a 52mm Nano-Cubics from Powell look pretty cool.
They’ve got a fat radius on the edge for rolling up stuff (or for doing weird Andy Anderson Activities) and are offset outwards so the axles don’t poke out.
They’re wide, small, and according to AA they allow for more grind space on the truck due to the offset.
They’re “a harder Dragon Formula”


Also those are some wild lookin trucks…but that’s for another thread.

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Damn I just realized I have two protoype sets of these from maybe March from the powell rep. Haven't set them up yet and they've been sitting in my room but looking at them now I'm pretty sure they're these wheels. You can see the offset in the last two pics, looks kinda crazy.

Been trying to not tinker with my shit so want to kill my current set of lock in full f4s before putting anything else on so might be a while before I try these.

Actually upon second glance it looks slightlyyyy different, mine dont seem to have that sidecut on the outside side of the wheels. So maybe it was a slightly earlier iteration, looks close enough though

powell experimental graphic is hot.


the aa setup made me recoil a bit. even if that imbued magical abilities, i just don’t see that setup being worth it. i mean fuck.

[TwisT]

I’ve always thought the Powell experimental graphic looked cool.

Those new mini logos look horrible anyway.


Any idea where TGM gets their made in USA swirl blank wheels from? I really like them, and while I can keep buying them for cheap, I’d like to know what brands may have the same ones

https://tgmskateboards.com/skateboards-longboard/skateboards/wheels/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=252&page=2

[cucktard]

Trucks looks anime robot beefy, but I assume that’s not the final form.

What I am interested in is the amount of kingpin clearance, and what kind of kingpin they’re using

[moonordie]

I know this is the wheels thread, but those are the worst trucks I've ever seen

+ 1 but check that grind clearance

[DeepSpace9mm]

Trucks looks anime robot beefy, but I assume that’s not the final form.

What I am interested in is the amount of kingpin clearance, and what kind of kingpin they’re using

Here’s a shot of the kingpin.
Hollow inverted. The top looks kind of flat in the other photos.

Also with that offset wheel the edge of the inner bearing is pretty close  the inner edge of the wheel.

[rawbertson.]

will i ruin my OJ Mini Super Juice wheels if I do slappys with them ?

[TheCrimsonShroud]

will i ruin my OJ Mini Super Juice wheels if I do slappys with them ?

You could definitely take some chunks out of them

[rikki]

Anyone use Dragons as cruiser wheels? I feel they could do the trick as they slide pretty great on rough asphalt. Got a spare set of 56mm Dragons, was thinking of getting Mini Super Juices but they won't powerslide one bit methinks.

[goodatmeth]

Anyone use Dragons as cruiser wheels? I feel they could do the trick as they slide pretty great on rough asphalt. Got a spare set of 56mm Dragons, was thinking of getting Mini Super Juices but they won't powerslide one bit methinks.

I keep using my girlfriends setup with 52mm dragons when I quickly gotta go shopping. It's amazing how such small and not supersoft wheels are so great for rolling around. Don't know about longer distances though, I'm sure I'd prefer bigger softer wheels. But since you already have them, use them for sure.

[j....soy.....]

I have some dragonesque wheels on my zip zinger….they are amazing.  I actually don’t like massive wheels where you need risers. 

[chris.]

Yeah I can’t stop riding my dragons. With school out for summer, I’ve been skating to a school nearby a lot and I just cruise over this horrific road. Then they perform great on the new, smooth asphalt at the school.

[j....soy.....]

Yah, if there’s some point a to b action, they are great wheels…..but if you walk from the trunk to the skatepark… maybe not the wheel for ya…..

[rawbertson.]

I should have got the spitfire 80 HD chargers instead. i bet those can handle a few slaps. I am just going to baby these OJs and maybe see if i can get my hands on the chargers heh...

[Daydream]

I should have got the spitfire 80 HD chargers instead. i bet those can handle a few slaps. I am just going to baby these OJs and maybe see if i can get my hands on the chargers heh...

instead of what? chargers would chunk I feel.. maybe those sapphires but even still, not ideal.

[iw0]

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I should have got the spitfire 80 HD chargers instead. i bet those can handle a few slaps. I am just going to baby these OJs and maybe see if i can get my hands on the chargers heh...

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instead of what? chargers would chunk I feel.. maybe those sapphires but even still, not ideal.

will i ruin my OJ Mini Super Juice wheels if I do slappys with them ?

few posts up dude, c'mon

[Daydream]

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I should have got the spitfire 80 HD chargers instead. i bet those can handle a few slaps. I am just going to baby these OJs and maybe see if i can get my hands on the chargers heh...

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instead of what? chargers would chunk I feel.. maybe those sapphires but even still, not ideal.

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will i ruin my OJ Mini Super Juice wheels if I do slappys with them ?

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few posts up dude, c'mon

[JimmyFive]

I’ve always thought the Powell experimental graphic looked cool.

Those new mini logos look horrible anyway.


Any idea where TGM gets their made in USA swirl blank wheels from? I really like them, and while I can keep buying them for cheap, I’d like to know what brands may have the same ones

https://tgmskateboards.com/skateboards-longboard/skateboards/wheels/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=252&page=2

Yep - I'm sure I've read here that they are poured by Creative...

Good value for sure and I've always had a thing for swirled wheels

[ridethegutter]

Everything about andy anderson is fucking hideous.

[ambiguousclarity]

Anyone use Dragons as cruiser wheels? I feel they could do the trick as they slide pretty great on rough asphalt. Got a spare set of 56mm Dragons, was thinking of getting Mini Super Juices but they won't powerslide one bit methinks.

I've used 54mm 93 dragons on my commuter for a 6km journey to and form work. I'd also skated the park near my office at lunch most days. Lasted a couple of months at most. I switched to them from mini super juices. Have replaced them with 95 x formula which are comparable and hopefully last longer.I wanted a wheel that didn't feel like a soft wheel when skating the park at lunch but that was soft enough for the commute. Both are fine for the distance I'm skating. Mind you, half of the paths are reasonably smooth.

[logjammin]

Just stopping in to say any Loophole fans should definitely try out their new formula. Yeah they're not natural colored urethane anymore, but these are seriously amazing wheels. 99a chirps louder than any wheel I've ever skated, powerslides are controllable and consistent and no slipouts or close calls like spits, and they're fast as fuck. I like them better than formula fours.

[toe_knee]

Just stopping in to say any Loophole fans should definitely try out their new formula. Yeah they're not natural colored urethane anymore, but these are seriously amazing wheels. 99a chirps louder than any wheel I've ever skated, powerslides are controllable and consistent and no slipouts or close calls like spits, and they're fast as fuck. I like them better than formula fours.

I got some Frankie heck formula 4s I’m about done with that I was using until they figured out what they were gonna do, glad to hear someone likes the new wheels, definitely gonna give them a shot next set I get

[hiljentaa]

Just stopping in to say any Loophole fans should definitely try out their new formula. Yeah they're not natural colored urethane anymore, but these are seriously amazing wheels. 99a chirps louder than any wheel I've ever skated, powerslides are controllable and consistent and no slipouts or close calls like spits, and they're fast as fuck. I like them better than formula fours.

Sounds like confirmation that they are poured by Acid. The loudness being the tell. Excited to try them- I've been wanting to try Acid wheels for awhile but their distribution isn't great.

[Murge]

I wanna try acid but I never know how they are or what the REM etc formulas do or shapes. So I just stick to F4. But those new loopholes sound pretty damn good

[lulz]

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I know this is the wheels thread, but those are the worst trucks I've ever seen

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definitely prototypes it would be cool if they was american made powell trucks tho instead of the china mini logo stuff

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Powell was literally the first company to move production to China and they did it in the 80s. There's footage of that move in Ban This along with the only footy of George skating that I know of. There is no chance of this happening.

Can we get a minute marker for these events, please?

[moonordie]

I wanna try acid but I never know how they are or what the REM etc formulas do or shapes. So I just stick to F4. But those new loopholes sound pretty damn good

I imagined the whole thing like an acid tablet next to you on a table and an F4 in your mouth.
I'm chuckling by myself in here.

[toe_knee]

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Just stopping in to say any Loophole fans should definitely try out their new formula. Yeah they're not natural colored urethane anymore, but these are seriously amazing wheels. 99a chirps louder than any wheel I've ever skated, powerslides are controllable and consistent and no slipouts or close calls like spits, and they're fast as fuck. I like them better than formula fours.

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Sounds like confirmation that they are poured by Acid. The loudness being the tell. Excited to try them- I've been wanting to try Acid wheels for awhile but their distribution isn't great.

Has anyone messed with their 101A?  wonder if they flatspot super bad