Wheels Thread

[Sombrero]

For anything over 64mm I like the OJ Juice Cubes risers. It's 3/8" and nary a wheelbite encountered.

[Mulldrifter]

Uncle Flea I love your enthusiasm ! i dont speak english as a main langage so i never know really wether you're drunk or playing with us but you're fun to read.
over 1/4 pads you have totally given up even the idea of doing ollies and pop, the thing is one meter above the ground and will stay levitating. for 66 i would still ride 1/4 and not go over.

[DarkPools]

tried dyeing a set of radial fulls. was hoping for a lighter shade of purple but mightve put too much dye for too long. fuckkit ended up being the same colour as my car lol

Gnarring for this effort 👌🏻

[beandemon]

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Just setup some 59mm Radial Fulls. Not as ridiculous looking as I expected. Really excited to ride em a bit and see how they go.

Won't be on main setup, mostly for spot exploration & commuting to work.

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Hell yeah.

Big wheels are the best. I love how crooks feel above 54mm. It seems like I never miss the lock in. I can smack really rounded over shit as hard as I wanna.

Lil wheels I like for jumping down shit with short runways.
I feel like I hit max velocity quicker with lil wheels.

I really hope the Funk wheel's fast.
I'm really addicted to dragons. It's because of how long your speed is held post push.

It makes it really easy to play guitar and skate. I try to do that every day that's warm enough.

No trick in the world can match writing a good song while carving.

Carving is my favorite shit on earth rn.

Flea on surf skate.
 
I’d probably love a surf skate. For realz, tho - carving is it. All. Everything. Sliding is for chumps.

[Mulldrifter]

i totally love my radial full 60mm 97a, they are huge but there is no way you skid out of nowhere even in the full rain they do not lose traction. feel like you go flying even on bad terrains this is way better than expected. first time i ride a f4 outside of 99a, i dont regret.

[moonordie]

I hate lock in fulls

[moonordie]

Anybody tried Dial Tone? How are they comparing to the F4 standard?

[Mbrimson88]

Anybody tried Dial Tone? How are they comparing to the F4 standard?

They are...  different.


Not to say anything bad about any other wheel, but really, if you have had the joy of Spitfire Formula Four or Bones whatever formula wheels, then nothing else really compares or is on the same level.

I have some, they roll, they are quite ok to skate, etc.

That's about it.


There are so many brands, smaller or otherwise, who all seem to get their urethane from Creative or similar manufacturers so you get a fairly even consistency of wheel, but they are still not up there like Spitfire / Bones.

Choice is yours to try them / see for yourself.

Are dialtones threaded? Anyone who has ridden them, how do they feel like compared to something like spitfire classics (non f4), and are the ones called ”round cut” something like spitfire radial shape?

They are treaded. can’t really give an opinion in regards to non f4 spits as I haven’t ridden those in a long time.  Between the 3 cuts of dial tone, round, standard, and conical, the round does seem to have more of an edge than the standard which is closer the spit classic shape (for whatever reason), but still more round than the radial shape.

Dialtones are poured at Creative so they are the same as Satori, Speedlab, Sml (99a only), and a bunch of other brands. The good news is that the 99a formula that creative does feel very similar to the classic Spitfire formula, probably as close as anything else is going to get. So if that is your thing you should be good to go.

[rocklobster]

Anybody tried Dial Tone? How are they comparing to the F4 standard?

Pretty standard Creative urethane, if you're already riding F4 or Bones then there is no reason to switch over. Not as fast, not as grippy, just OK.

[iw0]

so i never got around to ordering any of the newest loophole wheel drop yet, anyone give them a shot yet and have good/bad words?

[Texas_Tone]

so i never got around to ordering any of the newest loophole wheel drop yet, anyone give them a shot yet and have good/bad words?

Think they are using HLC, haven’t gotten a chance to get them, may grab a pair for a cruiser but right now I’m on a F4 kick so I’ll stick to those

[TwisT]

I hate lock in fulls

[rikki]

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I hate lock in fulls

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LOL

[Frank and Fred]

I was a lock in sceptic but they perform as advertised. Been locking into some long 50 50s on curbs and coping.

[rocklobster]

I was a lock in sceptic but they perform as advertised. Been locking into some long 50 50s on curbs and coping.

Lock-ins - yes
Lock-ins Full - no

@TwisT image clearly explains this

[Frank and Fred]

Yes, it did.

[Lou Strux]

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I hate lock in fulls

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Well, I’m sold.
Just picked up a set of Lock-In Fulls in a convenient 55mm/99du format so I can ascertain for myself what has got your panties all in a twist.
I should probably disclose that I am a big fan of having my panties thoroughly twisted, BTW, so naturally I was curious.
Thanks for the “recommendation.”

[tzhangdox]

Maybe the idea of an asymmetrical wheel in general throws a lot of people off, especially when its not thaaat different on either side, might as well just get a conical or something.

I think lock in fulls are just too clunky. When you have a wheel thaaat wide, a more rounded edge probably helps a lot with making it feel more nimble. I have a friend who gets spits, likes wide wheels, loved the radial fulls but said the lock in fulls were "more effort for no reason".

That being said I skated my set of lock in fulls for a good few months and it didn't majorly hinder me in any way, rolling felt nice and they definitely lock in.

[moonordie]

They sure feel like a softer wheel. Can't wait to get rid of them.

[doyle]

Apologies if this has been discussed, but I'm curious if anyone has experience using Powell Dragons (or the Bones equivalent) as filmer wheels?

I'm going on a trip and don't want to have to bring two setups/sets of wheels and it sounds like these would be a pretty decent option for both skating and filming. I'm just not sure if they're smooth and quiet enough to be comparable to something like a Spitfire cruiser wheel that I usually would film with, but assume they're quieter than a normal F4 or something.

[Xen]

Apologies if this has been discussed, but I'm curious if anyone has experience using Powell Dragons (or the Bones equivalent) as filmer wheels?

I'm going on a trip and don't want to have to bring two setups/sets of wheels and it sounds like these would be a pretty decent option for both skating and filming. I'm just not sure if they're smooth and quiet enough to be comparable to something like a Spitfire cruiser wheel that I usually would film with, but assume they're quieter than a normal F4 or something.

If you don't want to lug around two setups/extra wheels, dragons are the right [only] choice.

[rikki]

Apologies if this has been discussed, but I'm curious if anyone has experience using Powell Dragons (or the Bones equivalent) as filmer wheels?

I'm going on a trip and don't want to have to bring two setups/sets of wheels and it sounds like these would be a pretty decent option for both skating and filming. I'm just not sure if they're smooth and quiet enough to be comparable to something like a Spitfire cruiser wheel that I usually would film with, but assume they're quieter than a normal F4 or something.

They are generally quiet, depending on the terrain of course. On smooth surfaces they are pretty much dead silent. Some noise on rougher ground, but nothing like normal hard wheels. I'd say go with Dragons.

[doyle]

Thank you both! Sounds like I'll be tracking down a set soon.

[Enrico Pallazzo]

Set up some 58mm X99 V5s on my big egg to handle bowl/parking lot/rough skatepark duties. Fun first sesh on them - they still chirp and slide but just sound a little more muted and absorb some of the microbumps.

Nothing drastic or game changing but that’s not what I was looking for with these. No noticeable speed loss, actually felt faster in the old bowl but that may have been the fresh bearings.

Overall very happy with my first non-F4 wheel in 5+ years.

[iw0]

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so i never got around to ordering any of the newest loophole wheel drop yet, anyone give them a shot yet and have good/bad words?

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Think they are using HLC, haven’t gotten a chance to get them, may grab a pair for a cruiser but right now I’m on a F4 kick so I’ll stick to those

yeah i'm in the same boat, but another drop hit their shop so maybe it's a sign i should give it a try. will report back if i pull the trigger this time

[JM]

Did some immediate testing between x99 and x97’s on power sliding the wheels on smooth skatepark ground, and popping some Ollies on flat:

- x97 is grippier and more difficult to get a chirp, than x99 (duh), but the x99’s were still kind of grippy… just a bit less so.
- x97’s have noticeable less vibration in the feet after landing ollies, than the x99.

So… if you are not the elderly, and don’t have constant back pain and arch pain… get the x99 over the x97 for more harder wheel sliding good fun… and when you wanna go skate the crunchy, it will still do a great job at it keeping speed up and be less rattly than those “other” wheels.

[DefunktdSkateboards]

Interested to hear what other people are riding other than Spits or Bones. Did a search and was surprised there wasn't a thread for other wheel manus. There is a great selection of smaller brands... Autobahn, OJ, Broadcast, Paradise, Pusher, SML, PFC, Type S, etc. Definitely interested to hear what people are skating.

Currently on these on these SML Herrington 53 Wides and I love them. They were a little slick for my tastes at first but after a few sessions they're perfect. For anyone that prefers wider wheels they are great:



Just finished up on OJ Dela 53. Wasn't a big fan of them on first ride, but gave them a revisit and I was pretty psyched:





I have these up next, Satori Guru 54:

Speedlabs are amazing 😍

[Banned from the room]

Uncle Flea I love your enthusiasm ! i dont speak english as a main langage so i never know really wether you're drunk or playing with us but you're fun to read.
over 1/4 pads you have totally given up even the idea of doing ollies and pop, the thing is one meter above the ground and will stay levitating. for 66 i would still ride 1/4 and not go over.

I drink bongs most. A lot of bats. Sometimes I'll pill. But only if I can see the bottle. It's been a while. I don't fux with street nothing. Unless I can see the bottle. Then hit me off.

I trip but not rn. I need to be living better to trip. My mind wants to revisit stuff. I want to meditate. Not happening rn.

Soon when mushrooms are sold in stores here I'm gonna guru trip tour guide tourist.

I got the power.

I Mai Taied last gig. I only drink when I play shows really. I'm kinda proud of that too. Mai Tais made me sick af.

My blood sugar is up. No drinks anymore. Not even at shows.

Mostly I'm just being me lol. I get Ill if you got. I don't chase nothing but grass tho in 2024.


When those 66.6 wheels hit my kit it's a wrap yo. I'm gonna stack a couple 3plys I'll be fine. If I do 3 is for the colour combo. Two is good.

I'm gonna get some hollows if possible a 5.6 and im getting all three wheel sizes if I can. No way it's going to stay this good for long.

The 62 is an everyday wheel
the 60 is for the shelf because I can get that when ever.

and the 66.6 is for mashing through Salem across the bricks and speed checking mean ass tourist in October. Mashing the diy which is so nice rn. Mad obstacles. I gotta go after this stupid snow is gone.

There's a real bowl close by too. Metal coping and insanity transitions though. Going FS through the corner hurts my legs. It's a bummer. If it was pool coping I'd just grind through the corner for safety sake

Day one nice comfy pop isn't as important as like invisible back t on two wheels over the sewer cap and like wallies. Fakie to fakie sliders in traffic.

Maybe I'll figure out the gleaming the cube boomerang 90 degree 4 wheeler with the power I receive from this product....

I'm soooostoked on my 54mm radial full rn. Feeling the 97a formula. It's fuckin fast. Slides enough for me. Great control. I fuckin got worked in a damp garage a few days ago tho. Swellbowed af. Totally forgot where I was I was having so much fun.

I'm ok with missing out on the og 58 and 60 . .. that ain't happening with the Beat Downs lol

[manuduncan]

just want to chime in with a testimonial if there's anyone else on the fence and in their mid 30s it might help you out

skated formula 4 99 duros for forever, when the hype around the bones x 97 came around i got some and really liked them and have been on those since.

while cleaning i found some unskated spitfires and on a whim decided to go back to those, skated street, and the next day my feet/ankles/lower back were absolutely killing me. put the bones x 97 back on and the difference is night and day

i never really thought the difference between 99 and 97 duro would be noticeable at all but it is. also you can skate longer because the wheels are noticeably faster, so you push less

everyone puts graphics in anyway so just get em your lower body will thank you

[Meathook]

just want to chime in with a testimonial if there's anyone else on the fence and in their mid 30s it might help you out

skated formula 4 99 duros for forever, when the hype around the bones x 97 came around i got some and really liked them and have been on those since.

while cleaning i found some unskated spitfires and on a whim decided to go back to those, skated street, and the next day my feet/ankles/lower back were absolutely killing me. put the bones x 97 back on and the difference is night and day

i never really thought the difference between 99 and 97 duro would be noticeable at all but it is. also you can skate longer because the wheels are noticeably faster, so you push less

everyone puts graphics in anyway so just get em your lower body will thank you

Couldn’t agree more.  I hated bones for so long since the STF were the worst feeling wheels to me back when.  Skated regular spitfires for years before FF came out and was on that 2013-2023.  It’s been said but the x formula is real winner and I wouldn’t be surprised if many spitf riders are low key riding these.