Wheels Thread

[JK42]

During covid and closure of parks in the UK i upped to some 56 ricta clouds with my thunder trucks to skate a local crusty car parks. Got loads of wheel bite so made some front wheels wells. Didn’t work and looked a bit stupid, so dont do that.

On a separate note local shop has deals on white OJ elite hardline 99a, did some research (never had OJs) and old Degros disses them. Only positive reviews are on NHS and paid slots. Anyone on here tried them at all?

[Mbrimson88]

On a separate note local shop has deals on white OJ elite hardline 99a, did some research (never had OJs) and old Degros disses them. Only positive reviews are on NHS and paid slots. Anyone on here tried them at all?

Definitely a mixed bag, some people really like them, others not so much.

They are a decent wheel, but they do flatspot more easily than some other brands, as has been noted by some people (and first hand experience) but they make good options, lots of sizes, shapes and different duros, eg 101, 99, 97, 95


As per many wheels, they might be ok, but they are not Bones or Spitfire Formula Four, by which all others are measured nowdays.


EDIT:

From just over two years ago.

Funny how out of just over a dozen comments, two say they flatspotted, one says they are great, others say they are good and do not slip out...

I never take shop reviews too seriously though.

Some decent skating for the minute long clip anyway.

[sk8n hugon]

I really like the OJ Elite Hardline 99a 53mm wheels I have. I use them for curb skating on roughish asphalt. Was riding Spitfire Tablets 99a 52mm before, and the OJs feel like they give a smoother ride. Definitely more grippy and harder to slide though. For me, the loss of slidability is worth the increased comfort.

[mynameisnotjeff]

While I haven’t experienced the 99a, I had a great experience with the 101a in a hardline shape. They held up well and I recently threw my old set on after some tablets and they provided a slide that was more comfortable. They’re not the best but a solid alternative to F4 and STF. While helping atone for the monstrosity that were Insane-a-thane wheels.

[JK42]

That's good to hear on the OJs. They have a really solid team, so didn't think they could be awful. I had F4s before and they are great, but something in me always likes a deal, and supporting the underdog or taking the road less travelled. Mind you NHS are a bit of a corp behemoth, so not really an underdog.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

That's good to hear on the OJs. They have a really solid team, so didn't think they could be awful. I had F4s before and they are great, but something in me always likes a deal, and supporting the underdog or taking the road less travelled. Mind you NHS are a bit of a corp behemoth, so not really an underdog.

go loophole or sml then!

[Schinken]

That's good to hear on the OJs. They have a really solid team, so didn't think they could be awful. I had F4s before and they are great, but something in me always likes a deal, and supporting the underdog or taking the road less travelled. Mind you NHS are a bit of a corp behemoth, so not really an underdog.

Recently I've bought some of those 58mm 99a elite in hardline shape. They are way faster and way less teeth rattling compared to my 53mm bones stf 99a.(only ridden on very rough asphalt)They offer more grip and control while powersliding. So far, no flatspots. I know, comparing 58 to 53 wheels is very inaccurate.
If they hold up well I would definitely buy again

[DirtCat]

I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

[bombsaway86]

Can anyone comment on how the speed of the OJ elite 99s compares to Spitfire F4 99s?

[dr.prestige]

I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

NFG 95a 60mm Vee shape

https://www.nfgmfg.com/product-page/grim-95a-ptf-crust-60mm-vee

[DirtCat]

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I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

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NFG 95a 60mm Vee shape

https://www.nfgmfg.com/product-page/grim-95a-ptf-crust-60mm-vee

Hell yeah that's exactly what I was after.  Thanks!

[mynameisnotjeff]

Can anyone comment on how the speed of the OJ elite 99s compares to Spitfire F4 99s?

Spitfires do feel a bit faster. But the OJs aren’t sluggish feeling.

[Mbrimson88]

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I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

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NFG 95a 60mm Vee shape

https://www.nfgmfg.com/product-page/grim-95a-ptf-crust-60mm-vee

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Hell yeah that's exactly what I was after.  Thanks!

I was going to say Slimeballs, but I think those NFG wheels would be much better.

Get them while you can!


* They don't come to AU, otherwise I would have a set or three by now.

[OldGrayandMongo]

I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

Maybe try the yellow/98A Rainskates?  They ride how I remember the OG Slimeballs riding from when I was a kid (and show similar wear as well)

[art hellman]

skated some Loophole 56mm V shape for a couple hours yesterday.  skated/slid/gripped midwest crust pretty darn comparable to F4 conical fulls in 99a.

[Xen]

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I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

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Maybe try the yellow/98A Rainskates?  They ride how I remember the OG Slimeballs riding from when I was a kid (and show similar wear as well)

97mm 95a OJ Nomads?

https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/57mm-elite-nomads-95a-oj-skateboard-wheels?gclid=CjwKCAjw-ZCKBhBkEiwAM4qfF0BJiRP9-9qmfw_MYYJXderb9UfoFCVZv67Wpl9KGyUP_OZ_1iocrBoCxd4QAvD_BwE

[DirtCat]

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I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

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Maybe try the yellow/98A Rainskates?  They ride how I remember the OG Slimeballs riding from when I was a kid (and show similar wear as well)

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97mm 95a OJ Nomads?

https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/57mm-elite-nomads-95a-oj-skateboard-wheels?gclid=CjwKCAjw-ZCKBhBkEiwAM4qfF0BJiRP9-9qmfw_MYYJXderb9UfoFCVZv67Wpl9KGyUP_OZ_1iocrBoCxd4QAvD_BwE

I thought about those, but I wanna try something stupid wide for a bit.  Elites or Keyframes seem to be the go-to though so I'll probably end up with some fairly soon.

[bombsaway86]

I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

https://www.speedlabwheels.com/collections/wheels/products/strangehouse-60mm-95a-3

I recently picked up a set of the Speedlab 60mm 95a Strangehouse wheels and really like them. I got them specifically for one park around here that’s covered in spray paint and is really slick. They are wide, fast, and grippy. Besides the wide shape, they feel a lot like the Bones DTF wheels. They’re a lot faster than the 97a/95a OJ wheels I’ve had

[DeepSpace9mm]

Does anyone have thoughts on OJ’s Original Formula? Decent or no?

I’ve got my eye on those 58mm Shin Sanbongi Mini Combos but the only OJ’s I’ve used are Super Juice/ Keyframes.

[Mbrimson88]

Does anyone have thoughts on OJ’s Original Formula? Decent or no?

I’ve got my eye on those 58mm Shin Sanbongi Mini Combos but the only OJ’s I’ve used are Super Juice/ Keyframes.

It is called Elite formula and I had to check but it was someone else who asked and replied on the last page:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3638406#msg3638406


I have had them, but as per the last page info:

They are a decent wheel, but they do flatspot more easily than some other brands, as has been noted by some people (and first hand experience) but they make good options, lots of sizes, shapes and different duros, eg 101, 99, 97, 95


As per many wheels, they might be ok, but they are not Bones or Spitfire Formula Four, by which all others are measured nowdays.

[DeepSpace9mm]

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Does anyone have thoughts on OJ’s Original Formula? Decent or no?

I’ve got my eye on those 58mm Shin Sanbongi Mini Combos but the only OJ’s I’ve used are Super Juice/ Keyframes.

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It is called Elite formula and I had to check but it was someone else who asked and replied on the last page:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3638406#msg3638406


I have had them, but as per the last page info:

They are a decent wheel, but they do flatspot more easily than some other brands, as has been noted by some people (and first hand experience) but they make good options, lots of sizes, shapes and different duros, eg 101, 99, 97, 95


As per many wheels, they might be ok, but they are not Bones or Spitfire Formula Four, by which all others are measured nowdays.

Thank you for the reply.

The way their website describes the Elite Urethane and the Original urethane (below the Elite) had me thinking that they were two different formulas.

 https://ojwheels.com/urethane

[Mbrimson88]

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Does anyone have thoughts on OJ’s Original Formula? Decent or no?

I’ve got my eye on those 58mm Shin Sanbongi Mini Combos but the only OJ’s I’ve used are Super Juice/ Keyframes.

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It is called Elite formula and I had to check but it was someone else who asked and replied on the last page:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3638406#msg3638406


I have had them, but as per the last page info:

They are a decent wheel, but they do flatspot more easily than some other brands, as has been noted by some people (and first hand experience) but they make good options, lots of sizes, shapes and different duros, eg 101, 99, 97, 95


As per many wheels, they might be ok, but they are not Bones or Spitfire Formula Four, by which all others are measured nowdays.

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Thank you for the reply.

The way their website describes the Elite Urethane and the Original urethane (below the Elite) had me thinking that they were two different formulas.

 https://ojwheels.com/urethane

I see what you are saying.

The older wheels seemed to be a much more milky colour, when still made in the USA, but all the newer ones are that hard plasticy looking pure white colour, even in the ones that were milky white in their previous versions, so it is a bit funny which one is which nowdays.

Those ones listed as original I have as well and they are again decent wheels, so I would say about the same response in regard to those and the Elite formula.

Note:  I feel like the 99 duro wheels are much more grippy than other 99 duro wheels I have had, which is a good thing for the most part.


Give them a try and see how they are for you.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I want to give Shin my money but not sure if I want to stray from Loophole and maybe the occasional F4.
On another note, how do 58mm wheels ride on aces? I already rock 1/8 riser pads, should I go up to 1/4”?

[Sundaynuggets]

I want to give Shin my money but not sure if I want to stray from Loophole and maybe the occasional F4.
On another note, how do 58mm wheels ride on aces? I already rock 1/8 riser pads, should I go up to 1/4”?

I ride 58 and 60mm on 44’s and 55’s no problem with 1/4 risers.

[bombsaway86]

I want to give Shin my money but not sure if I want to stray from Loophole and maybe the occasional F4.
On another note, how do 58mm wheels ride on aces? I already rock 1/8 riser pads, should I go up to 1/4”?

You’ll be fine with the 1/8” riser

[white guy in a durag]

I rock 58s on aces with no risers and its fine

[DirtCat]

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I'm after some wide 58-60mm wheels for ditches.  I've got some 90A Rat Bones and they're ok but just a bit soft, is there anything else out there around like 95A I should check out?

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NFG 95a 60mm Vee shape

https://www.nfgmfg.com/product-page/grim-95a-ptf-crust-60mm-vee

Yeah these wheels are dope.  Thanks again for the tip.

[GrapeApeAffe]

Hi all.

I picked up some older Speedlab Bombshells off of Amazon.   They were sold out locally and online and I had a gift card so took a chance on these.  Plus this was a limited colorway a few years ago you can’t get anymore.

But the edges where the bearings seat have what looks like manufacturing defects like chips.  I’m not talking about the bubbles on the inner ring.   I mean the chips along the edge between the graphic and bearing seat.





Think these are ok to ride?   

[fakiefs180]

Do these wheels still feel soft or more porous? Since you mentioned, they are a few years old.

I personally wouldn't worry too much about that and just enjoy the ride as long as possible or til the wheels give up.

[GrapeApeAffe]

Do these wheels still feel soft or more porous? Since you mentioned, they are a few years old.

I personally wouldn't worry too much about that and just enjoy the ride as long as possible or til the wheels give up.

No they feel normal.   I’ve just never seen this before.

Full disclosure... I did email Speedlab and they said they should be fine.  But I’ve been lurking here for awhile and wanted you’re opinion.

BTW I do still have time to return these via amazon, but I really like the color and wanted to ride them, so figured I’d ask here first.