who makes good thin wheels?

[threeoneg]

What companies/model of wheels are being produced that are thin in width? I'm riding PFC's right now, F4's before that. I like them both but I'd like to return to something much thinner. I had a pair of shop wheels before that were a perfect width and I'd like to find something similar.

Also I guess it's worth mentioning; I do a LOT of power slides, so durability is also a concern. Thanks.

[b.v.]

You kind of want the best of both worlds, generally wider wheels are more durable and resist flatspotting better than slimmer ones.
Also the trend is this shape right now

The bones v3 is the slimmest I see anymore, satori used to have a very slim shape, I believe it was called vinyl cut.
http://bones.com/content/why/v-pr1.jpg

[louie_bk]

Autobahn makes some pretty thin wheels. I've had a few sets and they were pretty good.

[mariomister]

Sml wheels are really good
 nice shape.

[Schismatic]

What companies/model of wheels are being produced that are thin in width? I'm riding PFC's right now, F4's before that. I like them both but I'd like to return to something much thinner. I had a pair of shop wheels before that were a perfect width and I'd like to find something similar.

Also I guess it's worth mentioning; I do a LOT of power slides, so durability is also a concern. Thanks.

I was gonna suggest Prize Fighter Cutlery but you're already there. What about them isn't working out?

I have to say that I avoided the Bones bandwagon for a long time but on my second straight set of SPF's right now and don't see myself riding anything but Bones in the immediate future. Aside from being super hard to flatspot, they have a good feel, pleasant screech when sliding on cement (not ad satisfying as the Spitfire bark but pretty close), and they retain their whiteness for a long time. I know that's superficial but I like shiny white wheels and hate when my urethane turns mustard yellow.

I'd also guess that OJ makes a slim shape which, if they do, would be worth checking out (NHS fun factory is usually good about providing a variety of measurements for all products).

[threeoneg]

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What companies/model of wheels are being produced that are thin in width? I'm riding PFC's right now, F4's before that. I like them both but I'd like to return to something much thinner. I had a pair of shop wheels before that were a perfect width and I'd like to find something similar.

Also I guess it's worth mentioning; I do a LOT of power slides, so durability is also a concern. Thanks.

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I was gonna suggest Prize Fighter Cutlery but you're already there. What about them isn't working out?

Nothing. They're working out fine, I just prefer a thinner profile on my wheels. I wish spitfire would make a thinner F4. Those things feel fuggin great.

[Baron Samedi]

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What companies/model of wheels are being produced that are thin in width? I'm riding PFC's right now, F4's before that. I like them both but I'd like to return to something much thinner. I had a pair of shop wheels before that were a perfect width and I'd like to find something similar.

Also I guess it's worth mentioning; I do a LOT of power slides, so durability is also a concern. Thanks.

[close]

I was gonna suggest Prize Fighter Cutlery but you're already there. What about them isn't working out?

I have to say that I avoided the Bones bandwagon for a long time but on my second straight set of SPF's right now and don't see myself riding anything but Bones in the immediate future. Aside from being super hard to flatspot, they have a good feel, pleasant screech when sliding on cement (not ad satisfying as the Spitfire bark but pretty close), and they retain their whiteness for a long time. I know that's superficial but I like shiny white wheels and hate when my urethane turns mustard yellow.

I'd also guess that OJ makes a slim shape which, if they do, would be worth checking out (NHS fun factory is usually good about providing a variety of measurements for all products).

My experience would recommend staying away from OJ's. I don't know what it is about those things, but I swear I had to take like 2 or 3 extra pushes for the same stuff I'd be doing with one push on Spitfires or STF's. Slow J's, man. I do have OJ 3's on both of my cruisers though, and they're great. I just wouldn't fuck with their street wheels.

I'd say the thinnest wheel I've ridden is one of the Street Tech Formula designs. I'm not sure which ones, but they were pretty dang skinny.

[threeoneg]

I should also say; I hate bones. Although they do make the shapes I'm interested in, can't stand the feel

I had some Satoris that were perfect, that was like 10 years ago though. I'll have to check out their current stuff somewhere.

Does anyone else have an opinion onautobahn? I've heard mixed reviews.

[Life Fast Johnny]

Does anyone else have an opinion onautobahn? I've heard mixed reviews.

I still haven't had enough time on my F4 99's to have a firm opinion but I have been on the same set of Autobahns (51mm Appleyard Cores) for the last 8 months and they still look like the original size.  Best feeling and longest lasting wheel I have found so far for the surfaces I skate.

[Xen]

http://autobahnwheelshop.com/collections/summer-2013/products/abx-concept-50mm




I've ridden a set of these, the 99a AB-S and currently have a set of the 100a Torus. AB makes great wheels!

That said I'm loving the way the Spitfire F4 99a classics feel. But if thin is what you are after it's either the Bones V3 or the ABXs.

[MOE SYZLAK]

Sml wheels are really good
 nice shape.

I back this statement, super good urethane, hard (but not plasticy like bones) nice grip and slide combo
come in a variety of sizes and shapes too. plus the team is WELL WORTH SUPPORTING 

[JB]

http://autobahnwheelshop.com/collections/summer-2013/products/abx-concept-50mm




I've ridden a set of these, the 99a AB-S and currently have a set of the 100a Torus. AB makes great wheels!

That said I'm loving the way the Spitfire F4 99a classics feel. But if thin is what you are after it's either the Bones V3 or the ABXs.

i rode autobahns for a few years and stopped because i thought they flatted to easily. theyre really nice when you first get them and the thin ones are really fast (i always went with the thinner shape if the shops had them), but after a while i found that they get kind of soft and slow. its been a few years since ive ridden them so they might be a little better now, but i probably wouldnt buy them if i had the choice to get bones or f4s.

[Deekay]

I usually wouldn't recommend wheels from a board company but Plan B has some good thin wheels, my brother always rides em. I dont fuck with thin wheels though but they might be worth checking out

[yourfuckingdad]

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What companies/model of wheels are being produced that are thin in width? I'm riding PFC's right now, F4's before that. I like them both but I'd like to return to something much thinner. I had a pair of shop wheels before that were a perfect width and I'd like to find something similar.

Also I guess it's worth mentioning; I do a LOT of power slides, so durability is also a concern. Thanks.

[close]

I was gonna suggest Prize Fighter Cutlery but you're already there. What about them isn't working out?

I have to say that I avoided the Bones bandwagon for a long time but on my second straight set of SPF's right now and don't see myself riding anything but Bones in the immediate future. Aside from being super hard to flatspot, they have a good feel, pleasant screech when sliding on cement (not ad satisfying as the Spitfire bark but pretty close), and they retain their whiteness for a long time. I know that's superficial but I like shiny white wheels and hate when my urethane turns mustard yellow.

I'd also guess that OJ makes a slim shape which, if they do, would be worth checking out (NHS fun factory is usually good about providing a variety of measurements for all products).

[close]

My experience would recommend staying away from OJ's. I don't know what it is about those things, but I swear I had to take like 2 or 3 extra pushes for the same stuff I'd be doing with one push on Spitfires or STF's. Slow J's, man. I do have OJ 3's on both of my cruisers though, and they're great. I just wouldn't fuck with their street wheels.

I'd say the thinnest wheel I've ridden is one of the Street Tech Formula designs. I'm not sure which ones, but they were pretty dang skinny.

Yeah OJ's aren't very good.

[heritage]

Autobahn all day. If you like thin wheels, those ABX wheels kill. I used to skate the ABX every setup, but have settled into their Torus shape. The Autobahn 'Standard' shape is also a good one.

Kenny Anderson's Satori pro wheel has a thin profile.

Pusher Wheels - Jimmy McDonald wheel are thin profile

I recently gave OJ wheels another shot with the Dela pro wheel and was very underwhelmed. It took 2 days and I was back on Autobahn.

EDIT: I wanted to be hyped on SML wheels but they are way too slick for my tastes. Unpredictably slick and I was sliding out from everything.

[vancanman]

stf v3's are so thin they feel uncomfortably slippery to me but that might be the feeling your looking for. Front blunts are freaky on ledges with them for me.