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Spitfire Bighead Wheels
Spitfire Bigheads are some of the best street wheels on the market. Made of performance urethane, Spitfire Bigheads are hand poured in the U.S. They don't flatspot and will give your board some steeze.
The size or diameter of your skateboard wheels will noticeably affect your skateboard’s performance. A wheel of large diameter will go faster and weigh a little more than a smaller wheel. A large wheel will also raise you and your deck off the ground higher than a smaller wheel. A smaller wheel will weigh less, sit you closer to the ground, and will be easier to maneuver.
Technical street skaters will prefer wheels on the smaller end of the spectrum as the small wheels’ light weight allows street skaters to perform flip tricks more easily. Transition skaters will usually opt for something larger that will carry more speed.
Skateboard wheel diameter is measured in millimeters and the size range is generally 49mm to 75mm. 26 millimeters may seem insignificant if you haven’t experimented much with different sized skate wheels, but even a couple millimeters will make a difference to experienced skaters. To break down wheel size by general riding style, see the table below.
42mm - 52mm
Technical street skating wheels
52mm - 55mm
All around skating, geared more towards street
55mm - 60mm
All around skating, geared more towards transition
60mm - 65mm
Transition skating wheels
65mm - 70mm
Some transition wheels in this size, many cruiser & longboard wheels
70mm+
Basically all downhill longboard wheels
WHEEL DUROMETER
The hardness or durometer of a skateboard wheel determines how much grip the wheel has and the amount of shock it can absorb. To break it down, a softer wheel will compress when pressure is applied to it, giving it more grip and allowing it to absorb more shock. A harder wheel will barely compress under pressure, giving it less grip, and less shock absorption. A soft wheel will create a very smooth ride, but hard wheels are preferred by most street and transition skaters for their responsiveness.
Riding hard wheels will allow you to feel everything you are rolling over. This awareness will be beneficial as you navigate through rolling transitions in the park or negotiate a collage of concrete and asphalt in the urban jungle. Hard wheels will also respond directly to your movements. When you snap into an ollie, all of the pressure you apply transfers directly to your deck and wheels, giving you maximum pop.
Softer wheelsare great for cruising around and bombing hills at high speeds. They absorb a lot of shock from the road creating a super smooth ride. For some awesome cruiser wheels, take a look at the lineup fromOJ Wheels.
Soft wheels are generally not ideal for street or transition skating, as their grippy-ness will cause them to stick to obstacles rather than grind or slide across them. They are also less responsive to your movements, which makes tricks like ollies and kickflips more difficult.
Wheel durometer is most commonly measured using the “A” scale, the same one used to determine bushing hardness. The A scale is a ranking system of numbers followed by the letter “A”. The larger the number, the higher the durometer, and the harder the wheel. For example 101A would be a very hard skateboard wheel, while 75A would be a very soft one. You can usually see the durometer listed in this manner on a skateboard wheel, along with the wheel’s size. Image of a wheel with size and durometer printed on it. Almost all street and transition wheels are harder than 98A. Cruising wheels are usually around 78A, but can be anywhere between 78A and 90A.
Bones Wheelsuses a “B” rating scale to signify durometer. The B scale is a different way of measuring the same thing, and is mainly used for the hardest wheels on the spectrum. The conversion is simple, the B scale reads 20 values below the A scale:
Lubricant and cleaning kits are used to keep the bearings in the wheels turning quickly and smoothly; if this is your first board, these upgrades are not necessary. Make sure you love to ride first!
Nothing's goes with a new set of wheels better than a fresh set of bearings. If you're not sure what bearings do, they're what makes the wheels (and the entire board) move. They fit tightly and stay inside the wheel hubs using pressure. All skateboard bearings are sold in sets of 8 (2 per wheel).
If the board is to be used for all-around riding or getting around town, spacers are NOT needed. Spacers sit between the bearings in the wheel and provide additional stability for more advanced riding.
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cryptic on 06/12/18
none
great
cryptic on 07/12/18
Great
Buy these.
CLE+ Tim on 12/06/18
I'm rolling the 59mm version with the green BigHead logo. These wheels are exceptional. The treadlines along the ride of the wheels will really last "wear-n-tear". They handle great on the CLE sidewalks/streets; even when terrain is damp. Spitfire BigHeads offer great control and handling over cracks, and beyond.
The best
Snakob on 08/02/19
Some of the best wheels out there in my opinion. Can't go wrong.
Great wheel
Tony on 08/05/17
When I first got them I noticed they were a lighter color and a harder urethane than the formula fours, which is a plus if you skate street like me. One thing I like about these are that they hold a bearing very snug, and that is also a plus. I highly recommend this wheel.
My favorite wheel
Lil Lukie on 05/10/18
Awesome wheel it's such a smooth ride down the road, feels pretty nice when i can land a trick and not get wheel bite.
Wheels
Matt on 01/24/18
Awesome. Last long
Great wheels
Bill on 10/08/20
This is like their all rounder wheels.The hardness feels more suited for the skate park.But haven't had any problems with flat spots.Great wheels.
Perfect
Cameron on 05/03/20
Its spitfire duh!
Dem wheels roll good good
Dr Ryan Buteau on 08/04/16
Spitfire bighead 59's will monster truck over anything.... Relative in size to the wheels and paired with Bone's Reds how can you go wrong?
Idk
Blane on 11/15/18
COol
Flatspot central
Jesus1996 on 12/19/12
I went to the park and after 10 minutes and 2 reverts I had a giant flat spot on one of my wheels. It was so bad I had to change my wheels right then and there.BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Good for a short while
longboarder on 04/24/12
These wheels are pretty average they ride good, have good grip and slide well but they wear down pretty fast. They got really small in about 2 weeks of daily skating, but It probably depends on what terrain you're skating, the roads I skate on aren't the
Pretty Good
Bryan on 08/14/12
Ive had these a long time and theyve lasted me. But they wear down fast and the graphic on the wheels is gone within a week or two. After a few months they arent white theyre more tanor yellow.But otherwise theyre a great set of wheels.
Smooth riding wheels
chocomaniac on 11/04/13
smooth wheels that go good on any surface whether its street park or vert. also they have great grip
Smooth riding wheels
chocomaniac on 11/04/13
smooth wheels that go good on any surface whether its street park or vert. also they have great grip
ok...
Carswell on 03/19/12
its got tiny flat spots and i barely use it kinda soft for me.
Great
chrispydaddylonglegs on 01/16/12
At first they were great had a good slide but after around the 6th week it became harder to power slide and around the 8th week it had flat spot so i would recommend these for beginners
They are good wheels but cone/flatspot too easily
skelator on 05/27/13
These wheels are good but they have terrible durability and flatspot and cone too easily which is a let down. Other than that they are good
Chunky.
BoBo on 09/08/14
These wheels are nice and soft, grip really well and the width is fantastic. On the flip side, they chunk terribly if power sliding or if you hit stray gravel and the like on the street.
eh
PurplePanda on 04/20/14
id say go with a better wheel, i had the green ones it was one flat spot after another, and just got eatin up so fast....
rocks punctured them!
enjoiskater21 on 11/13/13
They run over rocks nice because they get holes and gashes in them! Then when you ride on smooth pavement, they ware down smooth. Haha. So yeah they ware down quite fast.. Probably works fine for parks or nicer streets, but not in my rocky ash town! Haha
Very Very Good
Jota on 10/28/12
looks great, ride smooth,nice color but only lasted me one summer
allright
bria on 01/05/13
good but kainda slow and hard
Awesome
Heady on 04/14/13
they are pretty good whells they are my first whells i purchased awesome on at riding in the streets
durable, just kinda slow
manuel on 01/05/12
Spitfire holds up it's no flat spot rep, but it just happens this wheel slows down pretty fast. Depending on your bearing, the wheel slows down in a few weeks maybe. Nothing to worry about, it just isn't that fast. That is the only real flaw I see. good,
Great smooth ride and spead.
BigPappa on 01/20/13
Alright non durable and wear down fast.
good but...
Moop on 08/29/13
these wheels are really good and have decent grip, but i ordered 52's and i almost popped 2 bearings trying to put them in... the hole is so tigh and so small and i even used lube to help but it just made it slippery-er. soo, other than that, these are pr
pretty good...
Amom13 on 09/16/13
these wheels were good and smooth and ride fast.after like a month of skating them i started to get flatspots.overall i do recomend them.
This product will last for a long time.
SeanKenney on 04/02/14
I bought these spitfires (size 54) with a complete including a Plan B Sheckler P2 Control Deck 7.75, Thunder Pro Strike Low Trucks, REDS Bones Bearings, etc. The wheels look great when i got it, but when i tested out the board..the graphics of the wheels
Good wheels
majorklutz on 07/26/12
Like the wheels but I hate that they turn yellow fast!
Good wheel
nickbm on 05/16/13
Bigheads are a pretty decent wheel. They wear down pretty quick at first... other than that, I really like the shape and width
Good Wheels
Skaterdude95 on 10/30/12
These were pretty good wheels. They felt good when landing and didn't flat spot in the months i had them. They didn't slide too well, but i would recommend these because they are pretty good.
good
wingman on 07/02/13
they are all right one day i could bearly see the symbol
Good Wheels
MoonMan on 03/21/12
These are pretty good wheels however they get torn up really quick
They're Good
natedogg on 11/10/13
These spitfires lasted me a while, but within the first two weeks of skating i was already getting chips. Alot powerslides and only one or two flat spots.
Spitfire keeps doing it right!
BakerSkater4Life on 06/10/14
I've been riding Spitfire for years now and always love them. You can't beat the price on them and the quality is top notch. They roll fast on most surfaces and have decent grip. They might be too soft for some skaters but I prefer having a little grip an
There good
LazerFlip on 09/29/13
Pretty good. I have theses and a lot of people I know have them too. They don't seem to hate them and neither do I they spin pretty good too.
Nice ride
goku on 03/09/12
Handles the street very well for the price; can't beat it!
AWESOME
Tarheels on 02/09/14
These are great wheels, you should buy them. i got them with the zero bearings and they are just amazing, the only problem is that the paint wears off fast, but that happens with all my wheels, so overall, YOU MUST GET THESE
Really good, the graphics came off 2nd day
DoctorFerry on 05/27/12
Great wheels wore down well but slowly, no flat spots the graphics wore off quickly tho
For Beginners
Mclovin123 on 09/20/13
Well if you skate hard you might want other wheels, but if your a beginner theese wheels are great. They are some pretty good wheels.
good wheels
frankie2 on 04/11/12
It's a smooth wheel and there's no flat spots so far !
Great wheel.
Devon on 09/15/12
Probably my all time favorite wheel. This wheel has a nice wide riding surface and doesn't flat spot easily, it also looks good.
Great Wheels
SwagSkate on 08/24/14
These are amazing wheels they grip great, are hard, look good, fit well, BUT I had a bit of trouble getting my bones super reds bearing into one of the wheels. Other than that though these are pretty amazing.
Great wheels
murph on 02/08/12
i got these wheels for christmas and there not bad .
Good for beginners
Twister on 05/27/13
These wheels are greta for beginners, like myself at thetime that i got these wheels, however they start to wear down over time with poweslides and reverts, and after bout 6 months of skating mine had flatspotted, which is quite a while. They can be quite
smooth wheels
BryanChe on 02/18/14
good wheels. I like this!
sweeeeet
KottonmoutDrummer on 09/22/13
these wheels are great for any kind of skating like at parks or if you are skating street and they don't wear down fast.
Beast simple wheel.
Marcelsk8sbaker on 06/12/12
This wheel is good, it doesnt flat spot, its fast, durable, the only problem is that it gets dirty FAST. The sweet graphic wears off FAST. But you should still get the wheel! Who cares if it dirty with no graphic? Its worth the performance!!!!
best wheels u can find
SkateAllDay on 12/15/13
last long, the desing is beast, fast, highly recomended to get these recomnede 52 mm GET THESE WHEELS (WORDS FROM MY BRO)
GET THEM!
xx23skater23xx on 01/27/14
these are the first hard wheels ive gotten. i would recommend switching to hard wheels if you skate street. these are a very nice wheels although the graphics do come off fairly quick not tht it matters to me but it might to you. overall great wheel well
great
skatepunk4 on 09/23/13
I like these wheels. They slide when you want to slide, and grip when you want grip. Plus they are durable, they never get flat spots and take a wile to ware down. Isnt that all you want in a pair of wheels?
great wheels
cameronmusician on 12/22/12
These wheels are really good. The graphic is awesome! they have really good grip and they are durable.
Great wheels.
Nika on 09/04/12
I have always used spitfire wheels, to me they are the best. And these wheels are really cool. They are durable, and they look awesome.
Its a nice
cris30143 on 01/24/12
These wheels are excellent! they are my favorite brand of wheel, and i have aways gotten them ever since i started riding spitfires. These wheels, have excellent grip which never goes away and allow great speed (with good bearings of course). They will de
Longest Lasting Wheels!
bhack on 12/19/13
I have been using Spitfire wheels for the 8 years I have been skateboarding. I love them! I never have any flat spots and I street skate alot in the harshest of concrete, so these wheels can go through alot of punishment before you need to change them out
pretty nice wheels
Lettuce on 03/25/12
i got these in January and they have worn down about 4 or 5 MM, but thats probly because i used them on a treadmill for an hour to wear in my bearings, they are really hard so they slid really easy, good for powersliding, the detail came of quick and they
pretty nice wheels
Lettuce on 03/25/12
i got these in January and they have worn down about 4 or 5 MM, but thats probly because i used them on a treadmill for an hour to wear in my bearings, they are really hard so they slid really easy, good for powersliding, the detail came of quick and they
pretty nice wheels
Lettuce on 03/25/12
i got these in January and they have worn down about 4 or 5 MM, but thats probly because i used them on a treadmill for an hour to wear in my bearings, they are really hard so they slid really easy, good for powersliding, the detail came of quick and they
pretty nice wheels
Lettuce on 03/25/12
i got these in January and they have worn down about 4 or 5 MM, but thats probly because i used them on a treadmill for an hour to wear in my bearings, they are really hard so they slid really easy, good for powersliding, the detail came of quick and they
sick
Reebal on 05/27/13
they are basic and they hold up good and are smooth
sick
Reebal on 05/27/13
they are basic and they hold up good and are smooth
sick
Reebal on 05/27/13
they are basic and they hold up good and are smooth
spitfire big head
Chief007 on 11/13/13
i really like this wheel along with all spit fire wheels. they are very sick looking, they are definately durable, they last a pretty long while, and you can take them just about any where and shred. they are really nice for reverts and powerslides.
steezy
ICanActuallySkate on 05/19/13
good looking and durablebesy wheel ever
steezy
ICanActuallySkate on 05/19/13
good looking and durablebesy wheel ever
THE BEST EVER
Mizurov on 08/07/13
I LOVE THESE WHEELS THEY ARE THE BEST
THESE ARE BEAST
Boboton on 05/28/14
These wheels are seriously sick, you can fly with these but one small thing, they get flats easily ive had these for 5 months
Great wheels
Henny on 07/08/12
I really like these wheels. They are great for all kinds of tricks and reverts and stuff. they last long and look sick. one problem is that its slides around when you push when the road is sandy. but other than that they are great.
Great wheels
Henny on 07/08/12
I really like these wheels. They are great for all kinds of tricks and reverts and stuff. they last long and look sick. one problem is that its slides around when you push when the road is sandy. but other than that they are great.
Awesome
kirk on 09/21/14
a little too grippy, no slide, but awesome design spitfire in particular
Depends on the person
Mark1616 on 06/08/14
Lots of people say these wheels aren't good and then others say tthey're the best. I personally enjoyed these wheels. I could skate on all terrain that i usually skate on, asphalt, concrete, mildly bumpy ground and even wet ground. I don't have any proble
Spitfire
Future on 06/01/13
Always have rode spitfire wheels!!
All terrain, except Bitumen
angelocs on 02/16/12
Terrific wheels!!! Smooth, awesome speed and look mad! But will just wear away on Bitumen and asphalt. Keep this in mind if you use you skateboard for transport.
These wheels are great for vert and street!
ccssquad on 09/22/13
I have these wheels myself and when i first rode them i did a tre flip and usually I have to get used to the wheels to do a tre flip, but I did a tre flip on the first try with these wheels. Then I went to some skate parks with my friends and I beat them
Spitfire is Awesome
Kamm on 02/24/14
Spitfire has always been my favorite personaly becase the quality is amazing. They are soft enough to ride on gravle and broken asphalt, but hard enough for smooth powerslides at the park. Anything that Spitfire produces is great, your should get them.
Best wheels
PJskates on 02/10/14
This is the third set of spitfire bigheads I've had and they're the absolute best in my opinion. They're the perfect hardness
pretty great
bayerrn on 09/25/13
had a while now im getting formula 4 but these did me good lasted a while and had on hard streets but still did good
Best wheels out there
ElementSkater on 11/04/13
best wheels to ride anywhere any time except in snow and rain.JT
Personal Preference
zadeshi on 12/21/13
I just got the tie-die ones for my new board and I like them. I've always been a spitfire guy so you could expect that, haha. Very durable and they look great. My only problem with them is the paint chips way too fast. Other than that, great wheels.
Personal Preference
zadeshi on 12/21/13
I just got the tie-die ones for my new board and I like them. I've always been a spitfire guy so you could expect that, haha. Very durable and they look great. My only problem with them is the paint chips way too fast. Other than that, great wheels.
Personal Preference
zadeshi on 12/21/13
I just got the tie-die ones for my new board and I like them. I've always been a spitfire guy so you could expect that, haha. Very durable and they look great. My only problem with them is the paint chips way too fast. Other than that, great wheels.
Great wheels!
caffiend on 09/25/13
These wheels are great for every type of skating, I highly recommend them!
Great wheels
Jfresh on 05/24/14
these wheels are really good ive been skating em for about five months still no flatspots[i powerslide a lot] there smaller and dont have any grip now but still skateable. i would defenetly recommoned these you should but em!
One of my favorite wheels
pwc150 on 08/02/12
The wheels ride smooth for the first two months, then they get small and ride slow, but what can you expect.
Awesome wheels
vince4D on 08/19/13
Awesome wheels, love them. Cool design as well.
best wheels for the price
skater300 on 05/01/12
These Wheels are the best I've ever had the chance to put on my board! They are hard, last for a long time, are very durable and just over all look great. Every time i go to the park I am always asked where i got wheels because all my friends love them so
Gotta love spitfire
MikeJW on 02/15/12
sick wheels, just good, standard easy rollers. really unhappy with the service from CCs though, my order did not arrive as i had requested, was missing a lot of items etc. customer service was totally unhelpful about it and refused to recheck my order, pr
Great
squirrelboye4lyfe on 02/18/14
This product is really nice I had a pair of spitfires for a year now and they still ride nicely. No flats spots so so far so good. I'm gonna make another purchase from ccs but I think I'll try Bones but I'm a overall happy customer.
Best wheels i've used
mplow27 on 10/05/13
these wheels are the best. ive been using the same set for almost a year now, and theyre still in great shape. theyre great for street skating.
Perfect wheels
Suprawilliam on 03/04/12
I do a lot of sliding so I only ever ride spittys. Hardly ever get flat spots and are great overall.
My favorite wheel sponsor
Krews on 05/28/12
The spitfire wheels are great an ]d run easily such as these
amazing
onlinedeals on 10/25/12
i bought these wheels at a zumiez store almost a year ago and they were the best ive ever used. they have lasted me forever and ride they best. i highly recomend all spitfire wheels
Yes
wred on 02/09/14
The best wheels I have skated.They r really smooth and break in easy
great wheels
lovinlifeisfree on 05/17/13
skated these in 50mm for about 9 months without any flatspots or other damage. definitely a good wheel!
long lasting
ENJOISKAT3R on 08/18/12
I bought these wheels 3 months ago and there are know flat spots!!Vary long lasting!!!
Best Wheel Ever
wjjndenfrnwoi on 06/14/12
Ridden these wheels science I was born and would not change them for the world. They slide on command right when I need them and also grip when I need them. Very well rounded wheel on all aspects. don't buy any other wheel just buy these and be happy. You
smooth ride
Boneless on 02/10/14
It looks great.I think that this is one of the best wheels in the world.In my opinion this wheel looks pretty sweet and the tye dye looks really cool on it.Like "Hey you see my swag huh".This wheel is really cool,swagy and cute.
Best wheels ever
chickenbone on 08/05/13
I skateboard in the streets and sometimes run into gravel and the road is rigged but the wheels dont get torn or lose grip
Ride the Fire!
Bents on 02/11/12
This is my 3rd set of Bigheads. They last for me, don't flatspot. I love the shape of the wheels too.
The best wheels money can buy.
Crimson on 05/19/12
I got the wheels about three weeks ago and I love them. BEST WHEELS EVER.
Love it!
b16acrx on 11/06/12
First time i get a Spitfire Wheels and i have a really Smooth ride!.Have a Great feel on my board and have a CoOL Graphics!.
great looks and great quality
southpole on 10/28/12
my wheels did get chips on the side of them but i think thats how i treated them
5 starz all day"
snikers on 08/02/12
spitfire is a really good brand number 2 out of my top 5 they make for a smooth ride there insanely durable and theyll get 5 stars all day everyday from me
I love spitfire!!
azRogue on 10/01/14
I know all spitfire wheels are great, but these are amazing. These, in my opinion, are better than ricta. These wheels are a lot more slidy so you wont screw up those noseslides and are very long lasting, they dont flatspot quickly for me. They roll very
spitfire wheels are amazing
avoman on 12/10/12
these wheels are crazy good they dont flatspot at all and ride smooth great for any type of skating the graphic wears off pretty fast but it doesent affect the wheels a great buy worth the $$$
be careful with the size
flyawaysoul on 05/11/12
i got this wheels and there amazing but if you get the 50mm it will be a little harder to put on the bearings.
EXCELLENT!
ShainaA on 09/30/13
These wheels are perfect. They are soft, but not too soft. They are durable, cool looking, and not too pricy! Spitfire is the way too go. Best wheels you can buy. Only Wheels I will buy!
Purty friggen sweet
Thasharkslayer on 10/31/12
These wheels are really nice! I love them so much! I would recommend these to everyone!
they roll smooth
schtaxi on 06/23/12
with these wheels you can ride without feeling bumps because they just don't get flat spots.
Must have
tank18 on 11/09/13
Great wheels and no flat spots
This product is dope nice smooth ride!
Shaka on 11/04/13
I only ride street an these sure enough get the job done! just orderd another set cant wait! TEAM SPITFIRE
best wheels
ElNino on 06/13/12
i have these wheels on my creture board and they dont get flat spots and never ware out. i would recomend these wheels. the only problem is the graphic comes of easily.
great buy!
Thepersonwhoskates on 08/16/14
ive only ever had spits. ive never had flat spots. great grip. dont slow you down. not to big not to small. good graphics. ive had two pairs and just got "bored" with seeing the same ones so i bought new ones. both worn half way over year and a half skati
