Loaded Durian 86a freeride wheel **REVIEW**

[Terrorsathan]

I don't think anyone knows the answer to that yet.

[Bomb303]

well theyre harder, they should be...

[El Capitan]

I don't think anyone knows the answer to that yet.

The loaded newsletter mentioned them being more durable I was just wondering how much. But yeah like you said i guess we will just have to wait...

[Jono46]

Got a set of these on the way, ill do a full review for ya guys when I can!

[Eldu]

If those really work and ride smoothly, I'll have to buy 'em for next season. ####### winter and cursed snow.

[AntonL]

I don't know if your guys's roads are as sh!tty as winter/salt/then-summer roads here in Michigan but how do they hold up on sidewalk and stuff? I'm afraid they'll be too hard for any of the terrain I skate, but they sure look nice.

not true, oregon has hella shitty roads around where i live and they seem to ride almost better and faster over the crap roads. idk why maybe the size and duro but they are hella sexy on any terrain, way smoother than i expected.
so glad i bought these

[cmarts]

in another thread K rimes said they lasted much longer then other Otangs

[jman1365]

in another thread K rimes said they lasted much longer then other Otangs

In another thread it said k-rimes was sponsered by otang and it's his job to get you to buy product.

[Mac Daddy]

In another thread it said k-rimes was sponsered by otang and it's his job to get you to buy product.

Oh yeah? What thread was that?

[AntonL]

so far they seem very durable, iv had them for about 3 weeks now with a few straight days of slides and than some slides throughout the day, just practicing stand ups and havent lost even a mm so far, no coning nothing
seems to me like otang did a decent job, havent noticed any of the supposed durability problems people claim with otang wheels.
now granted this is my first set of otangs so i have nothing really to base this off of other than word of mouth from fellow fish members but i am very satisfied with wheels, almost overly satisfied, these are my daily-drivers for my daily 1.5 mile trip to and from school so i put a minimum of 3 miles on them each day along with practice and weekend sessions either just around the neighborhood or on some local hills

[Griff223]

threw em on earlier today, and boy these wheels are butter. they feel almost exactly like the lower duro purp ones; only a slightly harder feel. They also feel really nice for cruising and just carving, hold lines well, but break free the minute you want them too. Not too hard at all, an awesome duro choice. Color and pour of the thane is perfect.

If your looking for a FAST, smooth sliding, durable wheel then these are for you.

9.8/10

this review is not helpful at all. this is what is said about every other "freeride" wheel on the market. IE: smooth slides, break free when you want to, still hold lines. Next time, post something more descriptive that will actually give people an idea what they feel like.

[Griff223]

Oh yeah? What thread was that?

K-rimes is definitely sponsored by orangatang, and part of most sponsorships is representing the company. He is in almost every loaded DH video. I consider that advertising and trying to sell products.

[Sk8Guy31]

I'm gettin some of these wheels soon as they are up on stoked longboards XD. I'm goin for these over the purps cos' they should last longer and break free easy so I can learn to slide . I'm going to have fun on these.

[BAUER]

sweet review bro!

[Sk8Guy31]

I was just wondering, is it possible to flip these whels around to even out the coning?

[Irrationalist]

I was just wondering, is it possible to flip these whels around to even out the coning?

Yes, but I hate the feel of it.

[Sk8Guy31]

whats the difference?

[Mac Daddy]

K-rimes is definitely sponsored by orangatang, and part of most sponsorships is representing the company. He is in almost every loaded DH video. I consider that advertising and trying to sell products.

Right, we all know teh K rimes is sponsored by otang, but the guy was trying to mock the guy by saying its in a thread and it's not. It was a joke guy.

[SlyTX]

so far they seem very durable, iv had them for about 3 weeks now with a few straight days of slides and than some slides throughout the day, just practicing stand ups and havent lost even a mm so far, no coning nothing
seems to me like otang did a decent job, havent noticed any of the supposed durability problems people claim with otang wheels.
now granted this is my first set of otangs so i have nothing really to base this off of other than word of mouth from fellow fish members but i am very satisfied with wheels, almost overly satisfied, these are my daily-drivers for my daily 1.5 mile trip to and from school so i put a minimum of 3 miles on them each day along with practice and weekend sessions either just around the neighborhood or on some local hills

I got the 86a Stimulus wheels yesterday. After a nice long session yesterday, and a short one today, with a totaly of probably 6 miles on them, and 35-40 slides put on them. Ive noticed a very slight coning on my front heelside wheel. Of course no one is expecting them to be indestructable, but im not sure if they are as durable as your stating. In 3 weeks im sure mine will be pretty well coned.

Instead of flipping your wheels for even wear, rotate them.

[AntonL]

I got the 86a Stimulus wheels yesterday. After a nice long session yesterday, and a short one today, with a totaly of probably 6 miles on them, and 35-40 slides put on them. Ive noticed a very slight coning on my front heelside wheel. Of course no one is expecting them to be indestructable, but im not sure if they are as durable as your stating. In 3 weeks im sure mine will be pretty well coned.

Instead of flipping your wheels for even wear, rotate them.

idk maybe im not as observant of my wheels or just dont abuse them too hard, one of the biggest slide sessions was on fairly moist ground now that i think back so that could could be it but even comparing them to my 9balls they are holding up WAY better, those began coning after 2 mild sessions and very little commuting

I'm gettin some of these wheels soon as they are up on stoked longboards XD. I'm goin for these over the purps cos' they should last longer and break free easy so I can learn to slide . I'm going to have fun on these.

they to me seem break free a little to easy, dont expect to use them for any sort of serious downhill, for sliding they are perfect