Spitfire formula four

[LennyDLXSF]

They had a weird defect in the blue F4s, it was as if they poured them too small. They would split almost instantly:


Problem appears to be fixed now, I think it was just a bad batch.
But I've never seen a defect like this before .

Are these your wheels?

If so, email me at [email protected] 

[zephyrpatio]

found the summer 16 spitfire releases, look pretty nice - a lot of bigger sizes and a grosso pro 59mm (!?).

http://www.dlxsf.com/summer16/sf.html

[tangar]

ive been riding 53 conical full 99s skating mostly parks and I love them. Fast (relative) in the bowls and not slippery at all. But break away easily for me when I power slide and stuff. Probably won't go back to 101s.

[fulfillthedream]

So far i've ridden the;
99 duro;
Classic shape; perfect!
Conical full - too wide.
Classic wide- was really good and didn't notice much of a difference than the regular classics, wouldn't mind having em again if they were around.
Classic Slim- just tried em for one session and they're noticeably faster. So far digging em
101 Classic shape - TOO slick

Here's the classic slim shape, makes me 147 thunders look much wider;

[perverted super otaku!]

Am I wrong to think they should just put the classic graphics on f4's? unquestionably the best wheel graphic ever

[BMCsteve]

Am I wrong to think they should just put the classic graphics on f4's? unquestionably the best wheel graphic ever

They kinda did with the new Ave models

[perverted super otaku!]

The thought of skating black wheels makes me feel kinda of disgusted/anxious... 

[BMCsteve]

The thought of skating black wheels makes me feel kinda of disgusted/anxious... 

I skated black wheels only for a long time now I can't imagine it.

They also come in white

[tangar]

No one would buy the classics anymore if they did that.

[Zimmer]

Those 54 ave's gotta be my next wheel.

[alraunen]

Just bought a set of 99A Conicals, I had a sky blue set when they we're released and I was really disappointed. Let's see with these one

[christ0v]

I skated the 60mm 99s and they are fast as fuck.

[fookya]

Am I wrong to think they should just put the classic graphics on f4's? unquestionably the best wheel graphic ever

I think about this daily.

[Main]

I was rotating my F4 101's today and noticed there were several spots where there were chunks missing from the wheel. Not super deep but it was clear it wasn't a flatspot, more like a puncture or gouge along the edges. Anyone ever experience this?

[bbk]

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Am I wrong to think they should just put the classic graphics on f4's? unquestionably the best wheel graphic ever

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I think about this daily.

Am I wrong to think that no one should give a single fuck about wheel graphics? I mean for real, everyone put them in anyway, and no matter what way you but it it'll be gone in a day or two...

[Noble Experiment]

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The thought of skating black wheels makes me feel kinda of disgusted/anxious... 

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I skated black wheels only for a long time now I can't imagine it.

I don't mind skating black wheels from time to time when I wanna switch it up a bit. They actually look pretty good on certain setups if it matches up just right. I don't really like skating any other colored wheel though, it's gotta be white or black.

[art hellman]

ive only ever considered orange wheels back in the Welcome to Hell Ed Templeton days... never did it though.

[N.L.]

ive only ever considered orange wheels back in the Welcome to Hell Ed Templeton days... never did it though.

Yes! Orange is a magical wheel colour. I often rode Orange spits during that era. I see there are a now some Orange Fs.... Only problem is, I've got all these to get through before I can justify buying some...



I've got an F4 problem. Not shown are the Green Radial slim 54mm 101s and classic 58mm 99s that I have on my current set ups.

[mynameisnotjeff]

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ive only ever considered orange wheels back in the Welcome to Hell Ed Templeton days... never did it though.

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Yes! Orange is a magical wheel colour. I often rode Orange spits during that era. I see there are a now some Orange Fs.... Only problem is, I've got all these to get through before I can justify buying some...



I've got an F4 problem. Not shown are the Green Radial slim 54mm 101s and classic 58mm 99s that I have on my current set ups.

Maybe sell a few to make money 

[N.L.]

nah, they're worth their weight in gold. they'll get used.

[Esquivel]

I was rotating my F4 101's today and noticed there were several spots where there were chunks missing from the wheel. Not super deep but it was clear it wasn't a flatspot, more like a puncture or gouge along the edges. Anyone ever experience this?

yes, loads. not only with spitfires but with any type/brand. as long as the wheel is not flatspotted you're good.
i actually like this, it makes my skateboard not look like a toy. i hate it when everything is brand new and flashy, especially trucks & wheels

[ferraveemo]

Is there a reason why they don't make 53mm 99A's in formula four? specifically in Fulls/Radials/Classic Pro's in Natty White?

[Noble Experiment]

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ive only ever considered orange wheels back in the Welcome to Hell Ed Templeton days... never did it though.

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Yes! Orange is a magical wheel colour. I often rode Orange spits during that era. I see there are a now some Orange Fs.... Only problem is, I've got all these to get through before I can justify buying some...



I've got an F4 problem. Not shown are the Green Radial slim 54mm 101s and classic 58mm 99s that I have on my current set ups.

I will gladly help and take a set or two off your hands then, hah.
But seriously you'll be good to go for a while! That's enough to last you for like three years (or longer if you're the type to ride your wheels to dust; I only put three years because I assumed you maybe switch your wheels out every six months and you have six sets in waiting. With how i am with switching wheels thatd be enough to last me for the next five to six years haha)

[Turtle Boy]

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Am I wrong to think they should just put the classic graphics on f4's? unquestionably the best wheel graphic ever

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I think about this daily.

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Am I wrong to think that no one should give a single fuck about wheel graphics? I mean for real, everyone put them in anyway, and no matter what way you but it it'll be gone in a day or two...

You're right

[Spike Hawke]

I was rotating my F4 101's today and noticed there were several spots where there were chunks missing from the wheel. Not super deep but it was clear it wasn't a flatspot, more like a puncture or gouge along the edges. Anyone ever experience this?

Yeah, contact them and they will replace them

[sharkin]

Yeah, I got my radial slims replaced that had a chunk ripped out of the edge. They sent me a set of classic slims at my request and I love them. Much slimmer shape. It's what I really wanted out of the radial slims.



Great dudes at DLX. Spitfire for life.

[N.L.]

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ive only ever considered orange wheels back in the Welcome to Hell Ed Templeton days... never did it though.

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Yes! Orange is a magical wheel colour. I often rode Orange spits during that era. I see there are a now some Orange Fs.... Only problem is, I've got all these to get through before I can justify buying some...



I've got an F4 problem. Not shown are the Green Radial slim 54mm 101s and classic 58mm 99s that I have on my current set ups.

[close]

I will gladly help and take a set or two off your hands then, hah.
But seriously you'll be good to go for a while! That's enough to last you for like three years (or longer if you're the type to ride your wheels to dust; I only put three years because I assumed you maybe switch your wheels out every six months and you have six sets in waiting. With how i am with switching wheels thatd be enough to last me for the next five to six years haha)

just four sets in waiting.  the ones i'm currently using are about done. i might go through 2 or 3 sets a year. sometimes ride them to dust but sometimes pass them on to a kid at the park.

[Noble Experiment]

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ive only ever considered orange wheels back in the Welcome to Hell Ed Templeton days... never did it though.

[close]

Yes! Orange is a magical wheel colour. I often rode Orange spits during that era. I see there are a now some Orange Fs.... Only problem is, I've got all these to get through before I can justify buying some...



I've got an F4 problem. Not shown are the Green Radial slim 54mm 101s and classic 58mm 99s that I have on my current set ups.

[close]

I will gladly help and take a set or two off your hands then, hah.
But seriously you'll be good to go for a while! That's enough to last you for like three years (or longer if you're the type to ride your wheels to dust; I only put three years because I assumed you maybe switch your wheels out every six months and you have six sets in waiting. With how i am with switching wheels thatd be enough to last me for the next five to six years haha)

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just four sets in waiting.  the ones i'm currently using are about done. i might go through 2 or 3 sets a year. sometimes ride them to dust but sometimes pass them on to a kid at the park.

You mentioned two sets not pictured that I thought were also in waiting but then I reread what you wrote and you said they were already currently on setups. Must've accidentally skipped that part when I skimmed through your post earlier, hah.

[johnes]

How long is a set lasting everyone? I've had A few sets stay strong for 2 months and some just kinda get soft and sluggish after less than a month.

[Main]

Probably 3 minutes after I posted about my wheels having chunks missing, DLX messaged me right away, talk about fuckin' customer service right there. I'm waiting on the reply email after I sent the photos though. Spitfire for life indeed...