|
|
|
| Wheel Reviews (7945 Posts)
|
| Wheel |
Review |
|
Metric to English
|
|
On 6/8/2000 Scott
wrote in from
(216.126.nnn.nnn)
I really dislike the English system, but unfortunately this country thrives on it. Anyway, Blah is correct.
1 in=2.54 cm
|
|
|
|
|
english
|
|
On 6/8/2000 Blah
wrote in from
(216.188.nnn.nnn)
I'm pretty sure it's 2.54 cm per inch
|
|
|
|
|
PP ALLUMINATORS.
|
|
On 6/8/2000
DOOBIE
wrote in from
(63.29.nnn.nnn)
Hey, are these worth 14 bucks each? I need wheels that will last a few months, and I have heard soo much good about their ride, but nothing about their durability. And also, are they good on rough roads, as there are alot of them here in KC. I am thinking about getting these and randal R2's for my S9 pintail. Thanks.
RIDE WITH PRIDE
--- DOOBIE ---
|
|
|
|
|
metric------>english
|
|
On 6/8/2000
Jake
wrote in from
(24.16.nnn.nnn)
Hey yall, is 1 inch equal to 2.49 or 2.54 centimeters? I think it's 2.49 but ppl say 2.54...so i dunno.
|
|
|
|
|
Pig Supercruisers 65mm
|
|
On 6/7/2000 beandip
wrote in from
(172.161.nnn.nnn)
I just put these on my S9 cosmic II which used to have a set of seriously coned out nineballs on it. I am really stoked on the speed and snap my board now has. True, any new wheels would have been an improvement as cone out caused some serious drag. I think I like that these look and feel great, and I really like the fact that none of my friends have them.
|
|
|
|
|
PP Alluminators
|
|
On 6/7/2000
The Enchanting Wizard of Rhythm
wrote in from
(128.193.nnn.nnn)
These wheels are good. But, in my very humble opinion, not worth $14 a piece (unless I was rich, but I'm not). I was fortunate enough to get my set for around $30. So anyway, they have good grip (Duh. They're Power Paws.) I don't notice the difference the alluminum hubs make too much (maybe if I really paid attention I might, but personally I'd rather focus on the good fun I'm havin while skating ;)) The coolest thing is that these 70mm'ers are pimpin when its nice and bright and sunny outside and my alluminum hubs are sparkling. So anyway, just thought I'd give em my little review. To sum it all up in one sentence: It's too bad they cost so much (cuz they ARE pretty damn cool).
sK
|
|
|
|
|
Gravity Fu Manchu's
|
|
On 6/7/2000
Jake
wrote in from
(24.16.nnn.nnn)
Are the Fu Manchus (84a) any good? Which wheels of this size/durometer might be better?
|
|
|
|
|
bones bombers
|
|
On 6/7/2000 Sarah
wrote in from
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
I was hoping to pick up my new wheels today but they just got ordered today so I can't get them until next week. Grrr.
|
|
|
|
|
S9 70mm 78a nineballs
|
|
On 6/7/2000 Scott
wrote in from
(216.126.nnn.nnn)
Blah and herbn have my support in their assessment of these wheels. I thought that flipping them around would do the trick, but they still suck. They wear out way too fast. They were good at first, but after sliding on them they have become trash can fodder.
|
|
|
|
|
s9 70mm 78a
|
|
On 6/7/2000 Herbn
wrote in from
(207.198.nnn.nnn)
I'll agree with blah, These Sectors are lightweights,they accelerate well,perhaps good for riding around town,but under serious use/abuse they cone and wear quickly.
|
|
|
|
|
S9 76mm
|
|
On 6/6/2000 Blah
wrote in from
(209.245.nnn.nnn)
I'd have to disagree with Rob's assessment. I have a feeling S9 76mm are the best wheels S9 has (so I've heard, I've only ridden them once). The hub isn't likely to pop out (the one in my gravity's hasn't), and the hub allows a lower rotational inertia for better acceleration over an all urethane 76mm wheel. I have S9 70mm/78a, I think they kinda suck. They don't grip that well, and wear out kinda fast. Their good to practice sliding with though.
|
|
|
|
|
s9 9 balls 76 mm
|
|
On 6/6/2000 benny
wrote in from
(4.4.nnn.nnn)
are 76mm 9balls any good? fast? help?!
|
|
|
|
|
Wheel Wear
|
|
On 6/5/2000 Scott
wrote in from
(216.126.nnn.nnn)
I believe Herbn once mentioned the fact that he flipped his wheels around to get a more even wear from his wheels. I followed his advice and turned my very coned wheels around thus putting the inside part of the wheel out. It works well. I've got a lot more grip and soon my wheels will no longer have that unsightly conical shape. Thanks, Herbn.
|
|
|
|
|
Madrid's?
|
|
On 6/5/2000 Travis
wrote in from
(165.248.nnn.nnn)
I got a question. I need some wheels for my board. My friend has a set of clear red Madrid wheels, with most of the words still on them. They are used, but only for about three days. He's asking $27 for them. Is it a good deal, or should I buy some new wheels from our local skate shop? Please help!
As another guy said,
"Bomb hills,
not people".
|
|
|
|
|
What's the Best Wheels for carving/downhill?
|
|
On 6/5/2000
Rob
wrote in from
(168.191.nnn.nnn)
I have some 70mm 9-Balls that I got a huge slice in, from riding parralel to a huge crack on a neighbors driveway curb thing. I was wondering if there are some real good wheels for around(or under)$35. I have heard about Kryptonics and Illuminators, are they any good, what's tha best? I'm new to downhill riding and I will be putting the wheels on my Pintail. as I have just moved to Kansas City from Florida, I have hardly any Downhill/Carving knowledge except behind my dog, or friends car and on golf courses and at Kona skatepark. Thanks.
Ride with Pride,
-- Rob --
|
|
|
|
|
Flat Tire
|
|
On 6/5/2000
Hamm
wrote in from
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
I had a similar gash in a 80a Super G. I took a screwdriver, pryed it a little open and rubbed some warm water StickyBumps surf wax in the gash. Worked great. I check it weekly and it shows no sign of getting bigger.
I don't slide on it though
|
|
|
|
|
Wheel gashes
|
|
On 6/5/2000
Sarah
wrote in from
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
I ride 78a Kryptos and they have a lot of tiny gashes in them from riding on glass, etc. If the gash is not too deep, I would not worry about it, as it will get more shallow as the wheel waers away.
|
|
|
|
|
Flat Tire
|
|
On 6/5/2000
The Enchanting Wizard of Rhythm
wrote in from
(128.193.nnn.nnn)
Last night I was tearin through a local park, and I think I might of ran over some glass or a sharp rock or sumthin, because now I got this nice 3/4" - 1" gash running diagonally from about the middle of the wheel to the outside edge. What really stinks is that these wheels aren't just any wheels - they're my Alluminators... Grr. I'm pretty sure it's not a defect in the wheel's construction. The gash isn't THAT deep (it doesn't come anywhere close to hitting the hub) but I'm afraid if I ride it very much more (especially carve-style), a considerable piece of my wheel is gonna chunk off (which could end up being dangerous). Extremely unwanted situation. Anybody else had experience with similar gashes? Is there a good chance it's gonna chunk off? The urethane is 78a.
Thanks a bunch,
sK
|
|
|
|
|
Big Wheel
|
|
On 6/5/2000
The Enchanting Wizard of Rhythm
wrote in from
(128.193.nnn.nnn)
racer,
Big wheels are faster at the bottom of the hill (they are capable of attaining and retaining higher speeds) while smaller wheels are faster at the top of the hill (they accelerate faster than the biggies).
Pullin out jives and jamboree handouts,
sK
|
|
|
|
|
Gravity Street G's
|
|
On 6/4/2000
Jake
wrote in from
(24.16.nnn.nnn)
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the Street G 66mm/85a wheels. Are they any good? Does Gravity make good wheels?
|
|
|
|
|
big wheel
|
|
On 6/4/2000 racer
wrote in from
(203.12.nnn.nnn)
I was wondering if bigger wheels are faster than smaller ones. Answer me back, Cheers
|
|
|
|
|
Fu man achu! and its cousins
|
|
On 6/3/2000
DT
wrote in from
(209.223.nnn.nnn)
The Gravity Fu Manchu, Sector 9 76mm, Livewire Revolvers, Vapor, and Kryptonics 76mm are ALL THE SAME shaped wheel made by the same company!
The only differance is the urethane formulas. In which Kryptonics and Livewire have the best. The others are much slower and dont have as good as rebound. The livewires come in both 78a and 82a and the kryptos are a 78a that is an even stickier formula.
|
|
|
|
|
FuManChuWheels
|
|
On 6/3/2000
jonnieo
wrote in from
(216.224.nnn.nnn)
I've never had any, but i used to have some wheels that looked like mags (invisible moonrovers) and the rubber doughnut came off the hub and it sucked.
|
|
|
|
|
FuManChuWheels
|
|
On 6/3/2000
Rocket Dawg
wrote in from
(24.4.nnn.nnn)
Anybody ever ride these clear tall boyz. They look cool like mag wheels and are pretty soft
Any users out there that can vouch for them?
|
|
|
|
|
to wiggy
|
|
On 6/3/2000
Sarah
wrote in from
(152.163.nnn.nnn)
Sorry this is slightly off-topic...
Wiggy, I must apologize for the stress we women cause you (snicker). I hope you find the wheels to melt the pain away!! :P Sarah :)
|
|
|
|
|
