Author Topic: Wheels Thread (Read 797583 times)

YungJugg · « **Reply #2820 on:** March 23, 2020, 05:27:51 PM »

Anyone see the new Hook Ups wheels? They pique my interest but I’m pretty stuck on STF or F4. I’d embed from IG if i knew how.

TwisT · « **Reply #2821 on:** March 23, 2020, 05:38:40 PM »

Quote from: YungJugg on March 23, 2020, 05:27:51 PM

Anyone see the new Hook Ups wheels? They pique my interest but I’m pretty stuck on STF or F4. I’d embed from IG if i knew how.

Thinking of getting some just for the hell of it

jay_nev · « **Reply #2822 on:** March 23, 2020, 05:59:56 PM »

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Similarly wanting to try 55mm Tablets
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Maybe you could be interested in these pics
55 tablets vs 53 classics:

yeah that looks good. Little slimmer than 54mm comical fulls but slightly wider contact patch.

moonordie · « **Reply #2823 on:** March 23, 2020, 06:52:48 PM »

Quote from: jay_nev on March 23, 2020, 05:59:56 PM

Quote from: moonordie on March 23, 2020, 02:31:44 PM
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Quote from: jay_nev on March 23, 2020, 01:57:38 PM
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Similarly wanting to try 55mm Tablets
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Maybe you could be interested in these pics
55 tablets vs 53 classics:

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yeah that looks good. Little slimmer than 54mm comical fulls but slightly wider contact patch.

Also:

TwisT · « **Reply #2824 on:** March 24, 2020, 06:50:07 PM »

Autobahn with the 83b slims

Firebert · « **Reply #2825 on:** March 25, 2020, 08:52:27 AM »

Flatspot Resistant? Those wheels have threading!

YungJugg · « **Reply #2826 on:** March 25, 2020, 01:27:21 PM »

what’s the correlation between threads and flatspots?

Firebert · « **Reply #2827 on:** March 25, 2020, 01:52:00 PM »

Quote from: YungJugg on March 25, 2020, 01:27:21 PM

what’s the correlation between threads and flatspots?

It makes it way easier to get them.

bbk · « **Reply #2828 on:** March 25, 2020, 05:51:58 PM »

Yes, new wheels flatspot easier. I've seen many brand new flatspotted stf's, and a couple of f4. Wheels need to be ridden in.

rocklobster · « **Reply #2829 on:** March 26, 2020, 04:16:10 AM »

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-wheels-c8/sml-wheels-seu-trinh-succulent-skateboard-wheels-53mm-p18277

Came across these wheels in a 2nd hand setup I got - plastic Core with a 97a exterior. Anyone know how they ride? I'm riding Bones Easy Streets V2 in 53mm.

Sila · « **Reply #2830 on:** March 26, 2020, 05:16:30 AM »

Any suggestions for wheels that are not Spitfire or Bones?

Sundaynuggets · « **Reply #2831 on:** March 26, 2020, 06:49:34 AM »

Quote from: Sila on March 26, 2020, 05:16:30 AM

Any suggestions for wheels that are not Spitfire or Bones?

I really like Loophole wheels and NFGMFG wheels a lot. They are exactly the same wheels just with different graphics printed. First ride, they slide like ice on glass, but start gripping better when they break in a bit. I can’t tell if it’s the temperature, or because I have F4’s on my other set up (which seem to have an unchanging slide), but they seem like they grip too much when they are heavily broken in. The other factor in that could be that the weather has changed pretty drastically over the months when I was riding them (cold, warm, rainy, dry and all combos of those).

They feel great overall though. Roll nice on light crusty streets and feel harder than 99a F4 but different than the 101a F4. Not teeth jarring

YungJugg · « **Reply #2832 on:** March 26, 2020, 02:56:12 PM »

Flatspots aside, at what point do yall retire a set of wheels? I typically let my 53s get to ≤48mm before feeling the urge to swap out.

munchbox · « **Reply #2833 on:** March 26, 2020, 09:51:57 PM »

Quote from: YungJugg on March 26, 2020, 02:56:12 PM

Flatspots aside, at what point do yall retire a set of wheels? I typically let my 53s get to ≤48mm before feeling the urge to swap out.

currently on 52s down to about 48 right now. gonna take them down another 4mm before i used them on a big board tiny wheel setup.

TwisT · « **Reply #2834 on:** March 27, 2020, 05:09:43 AM »

Quote from: YungJugg on March 26, 2020, 02:56:12 PM

Flatspots aside, at what point do yall retire a set of wheels? I typically let my 53s get to ≤48mm before feeling the urge to swap out.

When the graphic wears off

jay_nev · « **Reply #2835 on:** March 27, 2020, 06:04:31 AM »

54mm conical F4 at a crusty (gravel?) paved school spot w a couple yellow curbs. Felt slow and rough and constantly pushing (with bones reds).

Will going up to 55mm tablets or conical fulls make a noticeable difference? Current 20.2 riding surface versus 23 (55mm tablets) or 25 (56mm conc fulls?

drewsmahgoos · « **Reply #2836 on:** March 27, 2020, 07:55:56 AM »

Quote from: jay_nev on March 27, 2020, 06:04:31 AM

54mm conical F4 at a crusty (gravel?) paved school spot w a couple yellow curbs. Felt slow and rough and constantly pushing (with bones reds).

Will going up to 55mm tablets or conical fulls make a noticeable difference? Current 20.2 riding surface versus 23 (55mm tablets) or 25 (56mm conc fulls?

I think softer wheels on gravel spots is what is necessary. Someone hooked me up with pennswood "winter tires." They're cruiser wheels which have been slimmed down with a lathe. I live in PA so we have like the worst roads I've ever been on. Shitty gravel and pot holes and whatnot. Smooth spots aren't really around but these wheels make a lot of shittier spots very rideable.

I think if you're looking at rough spots, somewhat softer wheels are the answer. Just going up a millimeter in wheel size isn't going to help as much.

Also, bones swiss might be a huge help as well.

jay_nev · « **Reply #2837 on:** March 27, 2020, 08:15:45 AM »

Quote from: drewsmahgoos on March 27, 2020, 07:55:56 AM

Quote from: jay_nev on March 27, 2020, 06:04:31 AM
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54mm conical F4 at a crusty (gravel?) paved school spot w a couple yellow curbs. Felt slow and rough and constantly pushing (with bones reds).

Will going up to 55mm tablets or conical fulls make a noticeable difference? Current 20.2 riding surface versus 23 (55mm tablets) or 25 (56mm conc fulls?
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I think softer wheels on gravel spots is what is necessary. Someone hooked me up with pennswood "winter tires." They're cruiser wheels which have been slimmed down with a lathe. I live in PA so we have like the worst roads I've ever been on. Shitty gravel and pot holes and whatnot. Smooth spots aren't really around but these wheels make a lot of shittier spots very rideable.

I think if you're looking at rough spots, somewhat softer wheels are the answer. Just going up a millimeter in wheel size isn't going to help as much.

Also, bones swiss might be a huge help as well.

these guys? Nice yeah rode 87a keyfrmaes at the same spot and it was a great so that’s what I’m comparing it to.

drewsmahgoos · « **Reply #2838 on:** March 27, 2020, 10:10:07 AM »

Quote from: jay_nev on March 27, 2020, 08:15:45 AM

Quote from: drewsmahgoos on March 27, 2020, 07:55:56 AM
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Quote from: jay_nev on March 27, 2020, 06:04:31 AM
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54mm conical F4 at a crusty (gravel?) paved school spot w a couple yellow curbs. Felt slow and rough and constantly pushing (with bones reds).

Will going up to 55mm tablets or conical fulls make a noticeable difference? Current 20.2 riding surface versus 23 (55mm tablets) or 25 (56mm conc fulls?
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I think softer wheels on gravel spots is what is necessary. Someone hooked me up with pennswood "winter tires." They're cruiser wheels which have been slimmed down with a lathe. I live in PA so we have like the worst roads I've ever been on. Shitty gravel and pot holes and whatnot. Smooth spots aren't really around but these wheels make a lot of shittier spots very rideable.

I think if you're looking at rough spots, somewhat softer wheels are the answer. Just going up a millimeter in wheel size isn't going to help as much.

Also, bones swiss might be a huge help as well.
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these guys? Nice yeah rode 87a keyfrmaes at the same spot and it was a great so that’s what I’m comparing it to.

Yep, those are the ones. Was gifted some which was super nice and I've been using them ever since. They ride way better than cruisers. Like they skate like regular wheels but are just better in the winter and way better on shitty roads which is basically all of PA, all the time.

moonordie · « **Reply #2839 on:** April 08, 2020, 03:36:27 PM »

Anybody tried those AWS "Clone" wheels?

Sundaynuggets · « **Reply #2840 on:** April 08, 2020, 09:44:29 PM »

Anyone try the Oj mini combos? Thinking of trying some out when money frees up again. Liking that they are on the wider side and curious how they compare to F4’s, speed and slide wise

Seadramon · « **Reply #2841 on:** April 09, 2020, 01:49:50 PM »

Would like some new wheels for my slappy setup.

My lot is very crusty so I need something soft. But I don't want to go OJ hot juice/mini juice soft.

Debating between Ricta clouds, Keyframes and Mini Logo AWOL.

Would like to get bones atf filmers but can't find any locally. Ordering from a local shop is priority.

weedgod94 · « **Reply #2842 on:** April 09, 2020, 01:55:04 PM »

Quote from: Seadramon on April 09, 2020, 01:49:50 PM

Would like some new wheels for my slappy setup.

My lot is very crusty so I need something soft. But I don't want to go OJ hot juice/mini juice soft.

Debating between Ricta clouds, Keyframes and Mini Logo AWOL.

Would like to get bones atf filmers but can't find any locally. Ordering from a local shop is priority.

im almost positive the awols are the same ATF thane

Seadramon · « **Reply #2843 on:** April 09, 2020, 02:09:19 PM »

Quote from: weedgod94 on April 09, 2020, 01:55:04 PM

Quote from: Seadramon on April 09, 2020, 01:49:50 PM
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Would like some new wheels for my slappy setup.

My lot is very crusty so I need something soft. But I don't want to go OJ hot juice/mini juice soft.

Debating between Ricta clouds, Keyframes and Mini Logo AWOL.

Would like to get bones atf filmers but can't find any locally. Ordering from a local shop is priority.
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im almost positive the awols are the same ATF thane

hmm that's interesting. Very useful input, thanks!

Seadramon · « **Reply #2844 on:** April 09, 2020, 02:10:14 PM »

Bought keyframes. Those seem to get a lot of praise from slap.

jay_nev · « **Reply #2845 on:** April 09, 2020, 02:16:16 PM »

Quote from: Seadramon on April 09, 2020, 02:10:14 PM

Bought keyframes. Those seem to get a lot of praise from slap.

i like my 54mm a lot. Had em with 169’s. What size you go for?

Seadramon · « **Reply #2846 on:** April 09, 2020, 02:25:45 PM »

Quote from: jay_nev on April 09, 2020, 02:16:16 PM

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Bought keyframes. Those seem to get a lot of praise from slap.
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i like my 54mm a lot. Had em with 169’s. What size you go for?

52mm. Would've preferred 54 but wasn't available.

they'll be going on ace 55's.

sneakpeekmeek · « **Reply #2847 on:** April 09, 2020, 05:21:58 PM »

So...I'm stilling having issues with bearings slipping out of my 50mm bones stf v3s. does anybody have a solution for this?

layzieyez · « **Reply #2848 on:** April 09, 2020, 05:29:11 PM »

Quote from: sneakpeekmeek on April 09, 2020, 05:21:58 PM

So...I'm stilling having issues with bearings slipping out of my 50mm bones stf v3s. does anybody have a solution for this?

Did you get the right size bearings?

sneakpeekmeek · « **Reply #2849 on:** April 09, 2020, 06:53:36 PM »

Quote from: layzieyez on April 09, 2020, 05:29:11 PM

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So...I'm stilling having issues with bearings slipping out of my 50mm bones stf v3s. does anybody have a solution for this?
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Did you get the right size bearings?

Super Swiss 6 🤙🏼. Degreased the outside of the bearings and the bearing seats of the wheels, but it still wouldn’t fix the issue.