Spitfire formula four

[Mbrimson88]

Can't find them nfg anywhere in europe

I doubt you would find any outside US, or many outside SF local shops, as they are very limited in production, but that is just an impression I get.


Interesting the 97a conical full wheels are already out there in 54 and 56 that I have seen so far.

[commander jameson]

Anyone know anything about these Spitfire F4 wheels.
They started showing up in Europe and they are cheaper than usual, if they are legit they seems like good deal if you like smaller wheels.

[munchbox]

anyone see the concial full 97a in 58mm or was that just a sick joke?

[jay_nev]

anyone see the concial full 97a in 58mm or was that just a sick joke?

zumiez has em but shops should be soon/any week now/whenever next dlx delivery

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone know anything about these Spitfire F4 wheels.
They started showing up in Europe and they are cheaper than usual, if they are legit they seems like good deal if you like smaller wheels.

Lil smokies - single print wheels with minimal packaging which are cheaper to produce, usually only in 50mm 101 duro, but seem to be in a few shapes, including classic, tablet and even conical from what people had said and what I had seen online.

[Mbrimson88]

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anyone see the concial full 97a in 58mm or was that just a sick joke?

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zumiez has em but shops should be soon/any week now/whenever next dlx delivery

I thought they only had 54 and 56 sizes.

They are definitely in production, so as you said, I would imagine that the good skate shops would be getting some in whenever they next get wheels.

I still cannot see any online anywhere though, but I haven't seen any besides on the Spitfire instagram either.

[FrozenIndustries]

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Anyone know anything about these Spitfire F4 wheels.
They started showing up in Europe and they are cheaper than usual, if they are legit they seems like good deal if you like smaller wheels.

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Lil smokies - single print wheels with minimal packaging which are cheaper to produce, usually only in 50mm 101 duro, but seem to be in a few shapes, including classic, tablet and even conical from what people had said and what I had seen online.

I skated a set and I know a couple other people did. Skated like normal F4s. I kind of love how they look with the minimal graphics and all.

[rocklobster]

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Anyone know anything about these Spitfire F4 wheels.
They started showing up in Europe and they are cheaper than usual, if they are legit they seems like good deal if you like smaller wheels.

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Lil smokies - single print wheels with minimal packaging which are cheaper to produce, usually only in 50mm 101 duro, but seem to be in a few shapes, including classic, tablet and even conical from what people had said and what I had seen online.

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I skated a set and I know a couple other people did. Skated like normal F4s. I kind of love how they look with the minimal graphics and all.

I wish Spitfire had their full range in F4 with a plain graphic, even though I love the graphic wheels of the 2010s. Doubt they would do that if it meant canabalizing their F4 brand and price tag.

[Fooj]

My local has them, but only 50s. I was guessing just an effort to get product out there quick

[jay_nev]

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anyone see the concial full 97a in 58mm or was that just a sick joke?

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zumiez has em but shops should be soon/any week now/whenever next dlx delivery

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I thought they only had 54 and 56 sizes.

They are definitely in production, so as you said, I would imagine that the good skate shops would be getting some in whenever they next get wheels.

I still cannot see any online anywhere though, but I haven't seen any besides on the Spitfire instagram either.

yeah you’re right I misread. Got some time on my 97a classics and they’re sweet, the conical fills could be the perfect wheel

[superleftswipebby]

anyone tried the f4 og classics in 60mm?

[Bristol_Palin]

anyone tried the f4 og classics in 60mm?

I just got them in F4 OG classics in 58mm and I just the board up last week, but they feel good. Love a big wheel and love the look and shape.

I am curious what side most people have the stripes facing with these. I've always been graphics in and there really isn't anything on the other side so I have the stripes on the inside.

[jay_nev]

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anyone tried the f4 og classics in 60mm?

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I just got them in F4 OG classics in 58mm and I just the board up last week, but they feel good. Love a big wheel and love the look and shape.

I am curious what side most people have the stripes facing with these. I've always been graphics in and there really isn't anything on the other side so I have the stripes on the inside.

yeah I put swirls facing in. Text out same w classics

[Frank and Fred]

3 in. Front toe side wheel out.

[superleftswipebby]

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anyone tried the f4 og classics in 60mm?

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I just got them in F4 OG classics in 58mm and I just the board up last week, but they feel good. Love a big wheel and love the look and shape.

I am curious what side most people have the stripes facing with these. I've always been graphics in and there really isn't anything on the other side so I have the stripes on the inside.

are those joints sticky? been running 99 conical fulls in 56 and they were hella sticky at the park

[jay_nev]

@Mbrimson88

Making 97a classics in 53mm now... not much different than the 54mm we already have

[Mbrimson88]

@Mbrimson88

Making 97a classics in 53mm now... not much different than the 54mm we already have

Yeah, I hadn't even checked Instagram today.

But it is amazing how many people don't want to ride 54mm or bigger when it comes to wheels.

I know lots of people are strictly 52mm, but will ride 53 if they have to, also saying 54 are just too big and wide and whatever else.  I think it is all down to personal preference and a lot of people (pro and normal alike) ride slightly smaller wheels on their regular board, so it was a "popular demand" option, same as lots of people wanted the 97 duro in conical full, which they have done.

I would be stoked to get classic 56mm and once they wear down to about 52 or so it is perfect, but that is just me.

[munchbox]

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@Mbrimson88

Making 97a classics in 53mm now... not much different than the 54mm we already have

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Yeah, I hadn't even checked Instagram today.

But it is amazing how many people don't want to ride 54mm or bigger when it comes to wheels.

I know lots of people are strictly 52mm, but will ride 53 if they have to, also saying 54 are just too big and wide and whatever else.  I think it is all down to personal preference and a lot of people (pro and normal alike) ride slightly smaller wheels on their regular board, so it was a "popular demand" option, same as lots of people wanted the 97 duro in conical full, which they have done.

I would be stoked to get classic 56mm and once they wear down to about 52 or so it is perfect, but that is just me.

56 conical full worn to the 49-53 range is my favorite.

back when i rode thunders i couldnt handle 53s but big wheels and ventures has been dreamy. think i could max out with 58s no risers but doubt the extra 2mm contact patch is worth the wheelbite.

found that big wheels/light trucks is my go to over small wheels/standard trucks, the "weight" feels better on the end of the axles imo

[Mbrimson88]

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Making 97a classics in 53mm now... not much different than the 54mm we already have

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Yeah, I hadn't even checked Instagram today.

But it is amazing how many people don't want to ride 54mm or bigger when it comes to wheels.

I know lots of people are strictly 52mm, but will ride 53 if they have to, also saying 54 are just too big and wide and whatever else.  I think it is all down to personal preference and a lot of people (pro and normal alike) ride slightly smaller wheels on their regular board, so it was a "popular demand" option, same as lots of people wanted the 97 duro in conical full, which they have done.

I would be stoked to get classic 56mm and once they wear down to about 52 or so it is perfect, but that is just me.

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56 conical full worn to the 49-53 range is my favorite.

back when i rode thunders i couldnt handle 53s but big wheels and ventures has been dreamy. think i could max out with 58s no risers but doubt the extra 2mm contact patch is worth the wheelbite.

found that big wheels/light trucks is my go to over small wheels/standard trucks, the "weight" feels better on the end of the axles imo

I keep thinking I should post some of these ebay listings for wheels (US) but forget, but there are what seems like some good ones on there, decent sizes, if you like worn down or even lightly used Spitfire F4 wheels.


Conical full 99a 56mm used so down a mm or so:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spitfire-Conical-Full-56-mm-99A-Formula-Four-Classic-Tablets-OG-Lock-ins-Radials/264911268143


And some other listings:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPITFIRE-ROWAN-ZORILLA-NECKFACE-F4-99A-WHEELS-55MM-skateboard-thrasher-skate-ftp/133696353839

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FuckingAwesome-X-Spitfire-Skateboard-Wheels-55mm-Formula-Four-F4-Conical-Full/353424511754

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spitfire-Formula-Four-F4-52mm-Conical-99DU-Skateboard-Wheels-Used-DLXSF/154388212870

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spitfire-Formula-4-Classic-Skateboard-Wheels-56mm-99a-Blue-Used/184720983876

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spitfire-Skateboard-Wheels-52mm-F4-OG-Classics-99A-Formula-Four/284199503278

[Mbrimson88]

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56mm for the crust setup

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That is the first set of those I have seen anywhere (other than the stock / catalog pics).

They already seem to be in very short supply, according to a few others I have talked to.

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like selling out before they even hit shelves? Or just didn’t make that many?

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A bit of both - something along the lines of "demand exceeded production in unprecedented levels" for all DLX hardgoods, so I guess more people want them than ever, but they are still trying to catch up from covid issues.


I still haven't heard if those other 97s in the info are just the normal Classic or OG classic though...

Not a worry to me either way, but I know people would love a 97 OG classic!

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interesting. Hopefully they adjust their production/orders in the near future if they see the demand for 97a. I’m loving my 97a 54mm classics.  I’d like to try the 56mm and I think I’d rather have the conical full over og classics. Either way though, I’d take either

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asked for the shipment date a week ahead, figured they would be gone immediately.

was the only set they had (left?) in the glass. couldve been more in the back but i wouldnt bet on it

I see a couple of sets here for Black Market Skates, so I guess they are making their way to shops now, some sooner than others.

[ballintoohard]

I put conical fulls on my egg and not really stoked on them. Feels harder to look into crooks and with Thunders they stick on noseslides a lot. Will the rounded side of the OG classic be a bit better?

[Diocletian]

I'm just praying that they come out with some 60mm conical fulls or even the OG classics shape in a 97a duro. I feel weird skating other brands just to find this size/duro combo. NFG had the 95a's in the "vee" shape in 58-60mm I believe, but it's too much of a straight cut on the sides and I imagine it will make slappies/coping a bit uncomfortable even though it's a softer duro.

[greenreese]

I put conical fulls on my egg and not really stoked on them. Feels harder to look into crooks and with Thunders they stick on noseslides a lot. Will the rounded side of the OG classic be a bit better?

OG Classics have a more square cut than the Conical Fulls.  Almost like a sidecut tablet.  They don't have that big taper like the normal Classics.

[Mr. Stinky]

I put conical fulls on my egg and not really stoked on them. Feels harder to look into crooks and with Thunders they stick on noseslides a lot. Will the rounded side of the OG classic be a bit better?

I believe the solution for you may be radials, my friend.  Wide and super grippy, but with a rounded sidewall that doesn't bow like a classic.  They lock in in on bowl coping really nice, won't loop out easily at full speed, slide nicely when you want, and are great on ledges and flatbars.  I'm on radials right now while on a huge crooked grind kick, and they feel great.  I also think they're better for flatground stuff than conical fulls because the radial sidewall tips a little easier for scoopy stuff like 360 flips, but that could be in my head. 

[rocklobster]

Seconded on Radial Sims, like them more than Tablets.

[Xen]

Seconded on Radial Sims, like them more than Tablets.

Radial Slims are the best shape!

[listentoaheartbeat]

One session down with my first F4s (99A Tablets). I am blown away by how perfectly balanced they feel. I wanted considerably more grip and a smoother ride on rough ground compared to Bones SPF 84B, but was hoping for similar slide and speed. They totally deliver.

Doing flat tricks on asphalt they felt much more forgiving, really smooth but nevertheless with a controlled slide. In the concrete bowl I didn’t feel a notable difference in slide but was able to push the corners much harder without wiping out. Didn’t skate any ledges today but I am not too worried since I don’t do Nose- and Tailslides.

Bottomline, I am glad the 97A weren’t available in any of the wide shapes when I ordered, 99A feels just right. Still keen to try 97A Tablets or Conical Full at some point but I think I found my perfect wheel. Thanks to everyone who helped me make up my mind in this thread!

[ballintoohard]

Great, the perfect shapes are the ones I can never find in natural colored 99a

[Fooj]

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Seconded on Radial Sims, like them more than Tablets.

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Radial Slims are the best shape!

Slims dont get enough love, hopefully we start seeing more around soon

[Stlfromca]

I just purchased the 97 F4 56 classics from my local. I have this theory in my head that has me convinced I'm going to feel like I'm riding regular 99 56 MM wheels. This being because formula 4 usually feels like a harder durometer compared to the classic urethane so being in 97 formula 4 I think it's going to feel like a 99 but either way I'm excited to try them. I just barely purchased my first set of formula for wheels a couple months back the 52 mm conical folds and I absolutely love them but since moving to St Louis and skating a lot of crusty spots I need to get a significantly bigger wheel.