Mixing Wheel Size

**Mike Burns** · 10-05-2009 02:42 PM

Not for downhill, just all around riding, mostly transport in the city. What would be the effect of say 90mm wheels in the back and 75mm in the front. Like 75a 90mm flys, and white avilas. Will it roll longer than if I had all 75mm? Or get up to speed faster than all 90mm?

**pete..** · 10-05-2009 02:45 PM

a board with a lower front end

go try it

**BoardDuDE630** · 10-05-2009 04:12 PM

youll be like those drag racers

do it

**easyrider2004** · 10-05-2009 04:14 PM

will it make you look completely ridiculous? absolutely

**TylerHill** · 10-05-2009 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by easyrider2004

will it make you look completely ridiculous? absolutely

Who cares if you look ridiculous if it works?

**snozzboarder55** · 10-05-2009 04:18 PM

i cant remember where i saw it but i remember someone used a 70 front and 75 back, its less of a difference than what you'll have but they liked it. if you do it the slide/drift will be a trip for sure. i suggest using the same shaped wheel for the front and back for consistency's sake, even though the severe size difference will be inconsistent enough.

try it and let us know how it feels.

**partninjas** · 10-05-2009 04:19 PM

It would give you a forward rake in a tuck, that's about it. More would be said about varied widths than heights.

**snozzboarder55** · 10-05-2009 04:23 PM

i say forget the 90mm flys. if you are just cruising you aren't going to be topping out the roll speed of such a massive wheel. 76mm fly with a mid 80mm fly in back if you want to stick with that shape.

**CRASS** · 10-05-2009 04:38 PM

wheel size? thats just silly. i see an advantage in duro mixing, not size tho.

**HerBDerb** · 10-05-2009 04:47 PM

All it would do is the height difference would affect you truck angles very slightly.

**partninjas** · 10-05-2009 04:57 PM

I just had a silly though:

66mm zigzags in the front with the 88mm centrax in the back....Bigger AND wider! Teehee.

**hxzero** · 10-05-2009 04:59 PM

If you made up the height difference with risers, it could probably work, but on a topmount it's going to be goofy high.

**da-an-aniel.cal-al-an** · 10-05-2009 06:14 PM

I wouldn't personally try it, but i would be interested in hearing back from you about it.

suggestions: 76mm flys in the front, 83 or 90mm in the back

or 66/70mm zigs front, bigzigs in back. who knows, could be interesting?

or buy a chinook

**BoardDuDE630** · 10-05-2009 09:16 PM

am i the only one who supports his original goofy-ass set up
haha
i really want him to do it take pics and tell us how it rides

**TexasBomber** · 10-05-2009 09:26 PM

Don't do it.

**flannelman** · 10-05-2009 11:01 PM

contact Chris Yandall

From his site Skogging, Switch Push, Pump and Carve - Longboarding Skateboarding Style - Chris Yandall
"Chris has designed a unique riding system using larger wheels in the rear and smaller up front for long distance one-footed switch skateboarding on a very basic flat designed deck which outperforms most skateboards at a fraction of the cost. A full nose and tail with very little flex is required for a new addition to your quiver that you'll enjoy for aerobic exercise and a different ride that demands a keen sense of balance and stamina for grabbing the G-force by the balls and stoking up the honey. "

**tinypete** · 10-05-2009 11:05 PM

I agree with Crass. Tis silly.

**flannelman** · 10-05-2009 11:14 PM

tis silly for sure, but it works for some people. might work for the OP. he has to try it, we cant try it for him.

**rams7** · 10-05-2009 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by tinypete

I agree with Crass. Tis silly.

without risers = dewedge in front + wedging in back + slanted riding platform.

if you do the math it simplifies to

= don't do it.

(unless you like riding an evo backwards... OTHERWISE balance it out with risers and I'm gunna go with the general suggestion - try it and get back to us)