Classics Skateboard Wheels
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Buyers Guide: Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
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 wheels are 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 from OJ 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 Wheels uses 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:
101A = 81B
102A = 82B
103A = 83B
etc.
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Customer Reviews
Oh yeah
they are a softer wheel but they dont flatspot and slide alright
It's pretty good
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
These wheels where really nice they where fast and smooth
good wheels
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.
And will always be my wheel of choice. Best feel to me by a long shot!
I highly recommend these wheels
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!!!!
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!
I've rode them all, but always come back to Spitfire!
Classic!
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
These wheels color are so freakin swagged out and i love how they are designed.
these wheels lasted longer then I thought
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
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!
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
smooth ride, good slide. AWESOME WHEEL!!!
Excellent wheels at a great price
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Got everything I needed, trucks , wheels, bearings, etc. Got it all quick and was exactly what I needed.
BUY THEM
Really smooth & even after 1 & a half years, i still haven't flat-spotted them yet
the best.
them here wheels be riding.
Classic...
Always loved spitfires.
Great wheels
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!
perfect wheels for street and park riding!
Good wheel
Ride nice slide nice what mire do you need.
Spitfire Classics
I mean, they're the classics. Come on.
They're good
They're good
Personal
I'm skating these. They fun!
55mm > 52mm
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
Always a sure bet with Spitfire.
Nice size wheels
Really good size to wheels for street skating. Cool design too.
Krang abides
Classic Fire. smooth as silky
Krang abides
Classic Fire. smooth as silky
Krang abides
Classic Fire. smooth as silky
Krang abides
Classic Fire. smooth as silky
Slick, Rigid, Durable, Fat
Slick, Rigid, Durable, Fat. Amazing.