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Shaped and designed for function and speed, the classic wheel is a great overall wheel for any style of skating. You can't go wrong with Spitfire who have been devoted to making great wheels since 1986.
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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CCSfiend on 11/04/13
they are a softer wheel but they dont flatspot and slide alright
It's pretty good
rkrager on 03/21/12
The wheel does kind of flatspot pretty quick. It's more grippy than slippery. Seems like you don't slide as well. They roll fast though.
Great wheels
FallenSkater55 on 05/21/13
These wheels where really nice they where fast and smooth
good wheels
IMAABANANA on 04/15/14
The whole skateboard was great. He loved the whole thing, but he was impressed with the way the wheels looked and performed
Been my wheel since day one.
DiscoFloorTile on 03/12/13
And will always be my wheel of choice. Best feel to me by a long shot!
I highly recommend these wheels
DevonG on 04/06/14
I have been riding spitfire classics my entire life and the smoothness of the ride will really get you stoked. They are nothing like bones where it is just chatter on your board. They are also extremely grippy while bombing hills and also in the park but
This is a great product.
shakejuntbakerlover on 09/17/13
The Classic Spitfire Wheel in 52mm are great wheels. They ride good and they are good for both street and vert skateboarding. These Spitfires are one of the best wheels I have ever rode. These wheels are durable and long lasting. They look great.
They don't suck
rock90 on 05/16/13
I've been skating these for about a year, no unprecedentedly large flat spots yet, classic look, classic white color, comes with a free spitfire sticker...just buy these wheels, you don't need anything fancy. Cores? Hollow helium injected polyurethane inf
They don't suck
rock90 on 05/16/13
I've been skating these for about a year, no unprecedentedly large flat spots yet, classic look, classic white color, comes with a free spitfire sticker...just buy these wheels, you don't need anything fancy. Cores? Hollow helium injected polyurethane inf
They don't suck
rock90 on 05/16/13
I've been skating these for about a year, no unprecedentedly large flat spots yet, classic look, classic white color, comes with a free spitfire sticker...just buy these wheels, you don't need anything fancy. Cores? Hollow helium injected polyurethane inf
They don't suck
rock90 on 05/16/13
I've been skating these for about a year, no unprecedentedly large flat spots yet, classic look, classic white color, comes with a free spitfire sticker...just buy these wheels, you don't need anything fancy. Cores? Hollow helium injected polyurethane inf
Great Wheels
smiles on 07/21/12
I love these wheels. I have owned the green and red pair. Currently I am skating the reds. These wheels are color coded to their size. These dont wear down fast so that can be a plus or a negative. I would reccomend these to anyone who likes spitfire. One
Baller Wheels, Man.
treflip on 02/10/14
These wheels are sick, great classic design, grip nice. The can run over copings on Quaterpipes so it makes some coping stalls/grinds alot easier. It's a great wheel. I don't reccomend them if your skating alot of street cause they are a little heavy, Oth
sick wheels!!!!
sladaslade on 09/02/12
These wheels are great for street and park both. They have good grip, good durability, and they're stylish. What more can a skater ask for?
I always come back to the Fire!
Dukes on 01/27/13
I've rode them all, but always come back to Spitfire!
Classic!
Emerican on 01/26/12
Definently one of the best wheels ever made. After I rode Spitfire 80D's (Also Great!) for a while I found it hard going back to the slowness of Classics so I ended up buying some Spitfire Softers (92D). They are even better than classics. Plenty of grip
Greatest wheel sponsor in history
fivestar on 09/23/13
These wheels color are so freakin swagged out and i love how they are designed.
these wheels lasted longer then I thought
sandyajm on 11/09/13
These wheels are really good but I got mine in a size 50 because this is the first time I have ridden classics and if there wear down fast I want them to wear fast so i would recommend them in a bigger sze pending on the size of your board (I ride an 8.25
Quality Wheels
LILjj on 10/31/13
These wheels are really awesome! I picked the 55 mm one up a while back and they are by far the best wheels I have ever skated. They are a perfect durometer and size for park use (I mainly skate bowls) But they are wide enough to grip well without slowing
I love these wheels!
b00k on 03/06/14
I love these wheels, they give a great smooth ride, they can slide great. I got these wheels because I watched a video on Mike Mo Capaldi and he loved the wheels. Turs out I do too.
awesome
DannyboyGriff on 02/03/14
smooth ride, good slide. AWESOME WHEEL!!!
Excellent wheels at a great price
toaster on 03/13/12
These wheels are excellent, they break in fast, last forever, and don't flat spot. They're about average price but great quality for it.
great wheel
mavboy56 on 05/16/13
These wheels ride perfect! They feel really smooth when you ride and they are hard but not tooo hard. plus you know they are good because a lot of pros ride them.
great wheel
mavboy56 on 05/16/13
These wheels ride perfect! They feel really smooth when you ride and they are hard but not tooo hard. plus you know they are good because a lot of pros ride them.
great wheel
mavboy56 on 05/16/13
These wheels ride perfect! They feel really smooth when you ride and they are hard but not tooo hard. plus you know they are good because a lot of pros ride them.
Best wheels ever
gbot on 06/02/14
Ride really good. The slide really well. You can't feel the street when using these wheels. I think they are great because they are hard so they slide and they rarely get flat spots. Don't ware down easily.
Best wheels out there
pritch on 06/12/13
Spitfires are just so great. They never flatspot...ever and they are just so smooth when you skate them. Best wheels ever!
Cant beat the classics
BigBee on 05/16/13
These wheels are good I personally love them their an all around good wheel, to me they were a little bit better than the F1 street burners just because I felt like the grip the ground a little bit better when you skating and you need to slow down you can
Good
@stumptown_decks on 06/13/19
These wheels are great but definitely sticky compared to the formula fours if you power slide a lot I don't suggest these but other than that there great
Low cost, Spitfire power.
Neckdizzy on 02/10/20
Yup, these do the job. These wheels grace my son's board as he's learning the ropes and they plow over everything they need to. Spitfire looks and 'thane with a lower price tag? Of course they are recommended. Have yet to roll these across plywood, but with the right bearings...I'm guessing no problem. Ride the fire.
Needed everything but a deck
Speerman on 08/07/16
Got everything I needed, trucks , wheels, bearings, etc. Got it all quick and was exactly what I needed.
BUY THEM
That one guy on 05/04/18
Really smooth & even after 1 & a half years, i still haven't flat-spotted them yet
the best.
marc on 10/08/18
them here wheels be riding.
Classic...
Ross J on 04/14/17
Always loved spitfires.
Great wheels
Nate on 09/04/19
Would definitely recommend these wheels especially if you skate mostly park. Not as great for general cruising and on rougher pavement, but I don't mind since that's not what I got them for.
perfect!
Einar on 05/13/20
perfect wheels for street and park riding!
Good wheel
Dennis on 02/15/18
Ride nice slide nice what mire do you need.
Spitfire Classics
Joshua on 08/07/18
I mean, they're the classics. Come on.
They're good
Patrick on 01/09/20
They're good
Personal
Eric Creason on 11/03/17
I'm skating these. They fun!
55mm > 52mm
SkateG$ on 02/22/18
I finally had it with rocks, pebbles and rough terrain. I thought I'd have to adjust a lot, but there isnt much difference. I can still do all the same tricks, plus I roll farther and faster.
THE Classic
Brant on 05/22/18
Always a sure bet with Spitfire.
Nice size wheels
C on 07/02/18
Really good size to wheels for street skating. Cool design too.
