Wheels Thread

[bumpnrun]

I've been wanting to try NFG/Loophole wheels for a while and finally bought a pair of the square shape Jameel 54mm wheels.

I get this in no way has an impact on how well they skate but I can't bring myself to skate brand new wheels with bubble chunks missing on the side.  I'm overly neurotic but this is unacceptable quality control as far as I'm concerned.  Super bummed.

Do all of the wheels have that indent? It almost looks like it could be a dent from the mold.

[Xen]

Are bones stf v3 shapes the closest thing to a spitfire f4  classic ?

Is there any performance difference between the bones white and natural colors?

V3s are in a shape/class their own compared to spits. V1 is the closest.



I've not skated a natural 101 and not sure you can get them swapped, by that I mean all the 99s seem to be the offwhite and all the 103b are super white these days.

[Mr. Kamikazi]

sml wheels. Done.

[yourbreakfsat]

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I put my radial slims up to some V2 locks and was quite surprised on how almost identical they are in shape...anyone skated the tabs and the V2 locks?

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V2s have a somewhat smaller riding surface. That being said, both wheels felt similar in performance regarding the shape, with the V2s maybe feeling a bit more nimble. However, my V2s wore down faster than my tablets.

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Both the same duro?

Yeah

F4 99a, STFs 99a

[jay_nev]

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Skating some Bigheads and I am enjoying the classic formula. Definitely wears faster than an F4 but they feel really good on rough pavement. The slide is also super nice once the treads are gone.

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Yeah been wanting to grab a set of classic formula for these exact reasons. I don't get to skate enough for them to wear down too fast for me. How's the contact patch after wear?

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Meant to take a pic last night but I ended up running a bunch of errands. The treads were gone after maybe 4 hours of flatground skating, patch looks wider than classics...I have a set of the same size classics so when they come I'll look at the difference. I was told at one point they're the same shape, but I emailed DLX and they said they're not.

Cool thanks.
Per tactics it looks like
bighead 54mm are 34.5mm wide and a 17.5mm contact patch.
Classic 54mm are 33.5mm wide with a 16.5mm contact patch.

comparatively also saw tactics has
OG classics 54mm at 32.3mm wide with a 23.0mm contact patch

[Sativa Lung]

Anyone try Portland wheels ? Local shop got a fresh batch in.

I like the shape, however I have no idea about their durability.

If you've ever tried Jivaro they're basically the same, might even be the same people since I think they have the same distro. Creative urethane, so same stuff as speedlab/orbs/sml etc etc. Not as good as F4, but still very good.

[bumpnrun]

So looks like satori wheels is back

Saw that Spencer H was skating them and looks like they have a new insta

https://www.instagram.com/satoriwheels/

[jay_nev]

So looks like satori wheels is back

Saw that Spencer H was skating them and looks like they have a new insta

https://www.instagram.com/satoriwheels/

the worst instagram format. whole branding looks dated

[TwisT]

So looks like satori wheels is back

Saw that Spencer H was skating them and looks like they have a new insta

https://www.instagram.com/satoriwheels/

skinny wheel skinnier than my current skinny wheels!

[Xen]

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So looks like satori wheels is back

Saw that Spencer H was skating them and looks like they have a new insta

https://www.instagram.com/satoriwheels/

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skinny wheel skinnier than my current skinny wheels!

I mainly skated Satori about 10? years ago, when they were doing the recycled wheels/core thing, send them a bunch of flatted/old wheels and they'd send you new wheels. Good skinny wheels!

[tyshoes]

My friend just got the new Ricta Wide Speed Rings as the only f4 99s were swirled color and gotta say they felt very nice. Good shape too. Im still using Easy Streets and the ricta slid better but were similar regarding feel. Didnt get to try them on really rough pavement but not a bad f4 99 replacement option and I never really see Ricta brought up here.

https://socalskateshop.com/Ricta-Speedrings-Wide-Skateboard-Wheels-White-53mm-101a.html

[TwisT]

My friend just got the new Ricta Wide Speed Rings as the only f4 99s were swirled color and gotta say they felt very nice. Good shape too. Im still using Easy Streets and the ricta slid better but were similar regarding feel. Didnt get to try them on really rough pavement but not a bad f4 99 replacement option and I never really see Ricta brought up here.

https://socalskateshop.com/Ricta-Speedrings-Wide-Skateboard-Wheels-White-53mm-101a.html

Not liking the new shape/hardness of the speed rings, but that’s what the kids are into. The old 103 Speed rings where my favorites until they discontinued them.

[rocklobster]

Looking for a recommendation to replace my Bones V3 103a 52mm.

Pros:
Light and technical, didn't think going from a V2 to V3 would feel so different
Lots of room for grinds when paired with extra washers especially on 5-0s & Nosegrinds
The 83b feels great for slides
Maintain their speed fairly well on semi-smooth park concrete

Cons:
They suck for regular cruising, really jarring and I lose too much speed
Can feel a unstable when setting up for a trick on flat
Lock in on Crooked grinds could be better

I've tried V1 in 103a which I really liked and V2 in 99a which didn't slide as well as the 101a. Open to try OJs or even a harder Spitfire.

[lamfordie]

Anyone skate Pig Wheels? Kinda want to try their conical swirl wheel.

[Solid bowlcut]

Is there wheel that would be softer than Spitfire 99 but not too soft to powerslide or revert tricks? The indoor place that i skate winters is super slippery, so i'm looking for wheel that would help with that yet still feel like regular wheel and not a cruiser wheel.

[Frank and Fred]

Is there wheel that would be softer than Spitfire 99 but not too soft to powerslide or revert tricks? The indoor place that i skate winters is super slippery, so i'm looking for wheel that would help with that yet still feel like regular wheel and not a cruiser wheel.

Spitfire are coming out with 97a F4. Or you could try the classic formula. Looks like OJ just came out with a cool looking 95a also.

[Firebert]

Slimeballs 97s are pretty hard - easy to powerslide em on asphault.

[moonordie]

Since is impossible to find F4 down here I'll have to check some other brands.
Anybody tried those AWS Clone wheels? Also I saw some Ricta rápidos wide, is been ages since my last Rictas.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Since is impossible to find F4 down here I'll have to check some other brands.
Anybody tried those AWS Clone wheels? Also I saw some Ricta rápidos wide, is been ages since my last Rictas.

just get loopholes, they are dreamy!

[FrozenIndustries]

Since is impossible to find F4 down here I'll have to check some other brands.
Anybody tried those AWS Clone wheels? Also I saw some Ricta rápidos wide, is been ages since my last Rictas.

Clones are by far the worst wheels I've ever skated. Hard plastic dogshit with no slide that chunks on asphalt.

[jay_nev]

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Since is impossible to find F4 down here I'll have to check some other brands.
Anybody tried those AWS Clone wheels? Also I saw some Ricta rápidos wide, is been ages since my last Rictas.

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just get loopholes, they are dreamy!

did you revise your initial review? Thought you changed back to 54mm f4 due to ghost pop and such

[os89]

I just got a FUBK Rudy deck, but I’m conflicted.

The question is, should I go with some 44mm boardy cakes, and die from hitting a pebble. Or, just keyframes for a smoother/but not a cruiser feel.

I have a cruiser already, so this is just going to be something to fuck around with. Never had smaller than like 48s. Thoughts anyone? What would y’all do?

[moonordie]

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Since is impossible to find F4 down here I'll have to check some other brands.
Anybody tried those AWS Clone wheels? Also I saw some Ricta rápidos wide, is been ages since my last Rictas.

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Clones are by far the worst wheels I've ever skated. Hard plastic dogshit with no slide that chunks on asphalt.

This was the kind of feedback I was looking for. Thanks!
PS: Loopholes in Chile? No way sadly 😔

[JB77]

I just got a FUBK Rudy deck, but I’m conflicted.

The question is, should I go with some 44mm boardy cakes, and die from hitting a pebble. Or, just keyframes for a smoother/but not a cruiser feel.

I have a cruiser already, so this is just going to be something to fuck around with. Never had smaller than like 48s. Thoughts anyone? What would y’all do?

Boardy Cakes just released a 48.5mm/99a wheels.  They look really sick.  Might be a nice choice for that Rudy setup.

https://www.boardycakes.com/product/boardy-cakes-48-5mm-99a-benchwarmers

[os89]

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I just got a FUBK Rudy deck, but I’m conflicted.

The question is, should I go with some 44mm boardy cakes, and die from hitting a pebble. Or, just keyframes for a smoother/but not a cruiser feel.

I have a cruiser already, so this is just going to be something to fuck around with. Never had smaller than like 48s. Thoughts anyone? What would y’all do?

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Boardy Cakes just released a 48.5mm/99a wheels.  They look really sick.  Might be a nice choice for that Rudy setup.

https://www.boardycakes.com/product/boardy-cakes-48-5mm-99a-benchwarmers

Damn, I didn't see those. I guess I have some thinking to do haha

[FrozenIndustries]

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I just got a FUBK Rudy deck, but I’m conflicted.

The question is, should I go with some 44mm boardy cakes, and die from hitting a pebble. Or, just keyframes for a smoother/but not a cruiser feel.

I have a cruiser already, so this is just going to be something to fuck around with. Never had smaller than like 48s. Thoughts anyone? What would y’all do?

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Boardy Cakes just released a 48.5mm/99a wheels.  They look really sick.  Might be a nice choice for that Rudy setup.

https://www.boardycakes.com/product/boardy-cakes-48-5mm-99a-benchwarmers

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Damn, I didn't see those. I guess I have some thinking to do haha

I just got the princess cuts, they're like a 49mm tablet. I skate those kinds of shapes a lot and usually run 50/51mm. On a board of that size it gives it the BPSW look but is still very functional.

[os89]

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I just got a FUBK Rudy deck, but I’m conflicted.

The question is, should I go with some 44mm boardy cakes, and die from hitting a pebble. Or, just keyframes for a smoother/but not a cruiser feel.

I have a cruiser already, so this is just going to be something to fuck around with. Never had smaller than like 48s. Thoughts anyone? What would y’all do?

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Boardy Cakes just released a 48.5mm/99a wheels.  They look really sick.  Might be a nice choice for that Rudy setup.

https://www.boardycakes.com/product/boardy-cakes-48-5mm-99a-benchwarmers

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Damn, I didn't see those. I guess I have some thinking to do haha

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I just got the princess cuts, they're like a 49mm tablet. I skate those kinds of shapes a lot and usually run 50/51mm. On a board of that size it gives it the BPSW look but is still very functional.

Yea that sounds pretty good to me, and fuck it, I just pulled the trigger on the benchwarmers haha. I'll try em out. Excited for this setup. Thanks guys

[FrozenIndustries]

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I just got a FUBK Rudy deck, but I’m conflicted.

The question is, should I go with some 44mm boardy cakes, and die from hitting a pebble. Or, just keyframes for a smoother/but not a cruiser feel.

I have a cruiser already, so this is just going to be something to fuck around with. Never had smaller than like 48s. Thoughts anyone? What would y’all do?

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Boardy Cakes just released a 48.5mm/99a wheels.  They look really sick.  Might be a nice choice for that Rudy setup.

https://www.boardycakes.com/product/boardy-cakes-48-5mm-99a-benchwarmers

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Damn, I didn't see those. I guess I have some thinking to do haha

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I just got the princess cuts, they're like a 49mm tablet. I skate those kinds of shapes a lot and usually run 50/51mm. On a board of that size it gives it the BPSW look but is still very functional.

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Yea that sounds pretty good to me, and fuck it, I just pulled the trigger on the benchwarmers haha. I'll try em out. Excited for this setup. Thanks guys

Nice! I haven't set them up yet but they're going to be my next...my tablets are like 47mm wish (from 51) but I just can't give them up.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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Since is impossible to find F4 down here I'll have to check some other brands.
Anybody tried those AWS Clone wheels? Also I saw some Ricta rápidos wide, is been ages since my last Rictas.

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just get loopholes, they are dreamy!

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did you revise your initial review? Thought you changed back to 54mm f4 due to ghost pop and such

well that was more to do with the board I was riding than the wheels themselves (and maybe the fact that I went from 54 → 56mm)

I bought another set of the 56s and chucked them on my Shin Polar surf shape and it’s so much fun to ride, powerslides are a dream! Sure, I still get ghost pop off the nose but that board has a tiny nose so I’m fairly certain that that is unavoidable.
Either way, the quality of the wheels is up there , the just came out with 54mm conical too so I’m not mad that there’s a worldwide F4 shortage at the moment

[BMCsteve]

Got some new Boardycakes 48.5mm 99a.  Looking forward to skating these little baked potatoes.

These are SUPER wide and remind me of the first new wheels I ever bought (powell jellyballs).

44mm Boardcakes for comparison.