whats the difference?

**bummerman** · 07-24-2009 08:04 PM

I'm going to buy a new set of wheels but i dont know which size to get. should i get big or small? what's the difference on their performance?which is better?

**swisschez** · 07-24-2009 08:05 PM

as long as its round you really cant go wrong.

**hxzero** · 07-24-2009 08:06 PM

Give him that advice and watch him buy 97mm flys for his mini.

**swisschez** · 07-24-2009 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by hxzero

Give him that advice and watch him buy 97mm flys for his mini.

you my friend need more faith in the common man's intellect.

**Cann0n** · 07-24-2009 08:12 PM

Use the search forum tool.

If everyone explained everything to each thread, there would be pure chaos.

**sethgoesfast** · 07-24-2009 08:16 PM

smaller wheels are technically slower than larger ones just get anything between 60mm to 70mm and youll be set unless you have a specific kind of riding in mind. i think shape and duro are more important for wheels than size. rounded wheels side easier than square edged ones and square ones can be more unpredictable when sliding. as for duro its kinda obvious. harder slide better and have less traction than softer ones that will still slide with more effort but grip the road better.

**bummerman** · 07-24-2009 08:16 PM

=) hmmmmm.....

**raynerider** · 07-24-2009 08:16 PM

70mm is the perfect size. really anywhere from 66mm-75mm is good for your general board. if its topmounted and you ride loose trucks go with the 70mm or below wheel so you dont get wheel bite. or just get risers if you really want 75mm wheels

**raynerider** · 07-24-2009 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by sethgoesfast

smaller wheels are technically slower than larger ones just get anything between 60mm to 70mm and youll be set unless you have a specific kind of riding in mind. i think shape and duro are more important for wheels than size. rounded wheels side easier than square edged ones and square ones can be more unpredictable when sliding. as for duro its kinda obvious. harder slide better and have less traction than softer ones that will still slide with more effort but grip the road better.

not to be a douche but smaller wheels accelerate faster than larger wheels but larger wheels maintain their speed better from what i was told here on the fish, if you want to get technical. other wise the rest of your post is good information

**sethgoesfast** · 07-24-2009 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by raynerider

not to be a douche but smaller wheels accelerate faster than larger wheels but larger wheels maintain their speed better from what i was told here on the fish, if you want to get technical. other wise the rest of your post is good information

yeah true thats why a slalom guys use zigzags for the little courses but dh guys use flywheels to maintain 60 mph for a few miles

**raynerider** · 07-24-2009 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by sethgoesfast

yeah true thats why a slalom guys use zigzags for the little courses but dh guys use flywheels to maintain 60 mph for a few miles

yeah it sucks for me because im light and dont maintain speed that well. so im kinda forced to use larger wheels to make up for my weight

**bummerman** · 07-24-2009 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by sethgoesfast

yeah true thats why a slalom guys use zigzags for the little courses but dh guys use flywheels to maintain 60 mph for a few miles

the size of the flywheels are around 83mm-97mm. can you avoid wheelbite on those wheels? you dont use riser on those dh board right?

**Brute379** · 07-24-2009 08:44 PM

What is your setup?

Deck?

Trucks?

**bummerman** · 07-24-2009 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Brute379

What is your setup?

Deck?

Trucks?

i dont have plans yet...i just want to know how do they fit those huge wheels without getting wheelbite.

**AfroRider21** · 07-24-2009 09:06 PM

well mainly you want to get your deck set first. then think about trucks. then the type of wheels you want for your riding. completes are usually set up for no wheel bite at all. so completes are normally the best idea for beggining. cuz, thats what i did.

**sethgoesfast** · 07-24-2009 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by bummerman

the size of the flywheels are around 83mm-97mm. can you avoid wheelbite on those wheels? you dont use riser on those dh board right?

ive found you can do pretty much whatever you want. some things are better than others but you can alway get used to a different set up if you want. depends on the deck a lot can fit bigger flys i saw a short little s9 pintal that had had big old flys on it you can fit them on a lot of dh boards and you could put risers on a dh board but personally its not recommended

**Brute379** · 07-24-2009 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by bummerman

i don't have plans yet...i just want to know how do they fit those huge wheels without getting wheelbite.

A topmount deck will generally work best with wheels of 70mm or smaller.

Wheelwells and/or cutouts may allow for larger wheels, but will increase deck height.

Larger wheels are typically best used on drop through with cutouts and/or drop decks.

**turbochrged** · 07-24-2009 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Brute379

A topmount deck will generally work best with wheels of 70mm or smaller.

Wheelwells and/or cutouts may allow for larger wheels, but will increase deck height.

Larger wheels are typically best used on drop through with cutouts and/or drop decks.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Brute379 again.