Show me... abused wheels!

[speshlspeclsteak]

one of my two cored wheels.

bullwinkle!!!!!!

[phil7153]

I first thought you melted your wheel so badly it started foaming.

But then I saw the hamster.

i thought the same ####### thing.

[LongboardAsian]

I think you may need to go faster

Yeah. I only weigh 120-130 and my wheels will NOT wear down unless I'm going at a decent speed like over 25mph or more. Usually I can tell that I'm burning off a lot of thane cuz I can smell something burning. It's both a satisfying and disgusting smell.

[BoardDuDE630]

Yeah. I only weigh 120-130 and my wheels will NOT wear down unless I'm going at a decent speed like over 25mph or more. Usually I can tell that I'm burning off a lot of thane cuz I can smell something burning. It's both a satisfying and disgusting smell.

im in the exact same boat with you dude (i weigh 120-2 lbs)
i love the smell of thane

[schmete]

Yeah. I only weigh 120-130 and my wheels will NOT wear down unless I'm going at a decent speed like over 25mph or more. Usually I can tell that I'm burning off a lot of thane cuz I can smell something burning. It's both a satisfying and disgusting smell.

Yeah man, go faster. Also, turn your board more sideways. And ride softer wheels. That usually wears down wheels pretty well.


EDIT: mine

[FlamingLongboarder]

Can somebody define "ovalized" for me? I hear that term floating around more and more but don't know what it means.

I'm thinking it's kind of the opposite of a flatspot, where one spot is worn less than all the others on a wheel. That happened to a few of my Flashbacks and it sucks, but is that what you're all talking about?

[schmete]

Can somebody define "ovalized" for me? I hear that term floating around more and more but don't know what it means.

I'm thinking it's kind of the opposite of a flatspot, where one spot is worn less than all the others on a wheel. That happened to a few of my Flashbacks and it sucks, but is that what you're all talking about?

Your wheel goes from being a circle to an oval...

[snozzboarder55]

Can somebody define "ovalized" for me? I hear that term floating around more and more but don't know what it means.

I'm thinking it's kind of the opposite of a flatspot, where one spot is worn less than all the others on a wheel. That happened to a few of my Flashbacks and it sucks, but is that what you're all talking about?

stare at your wheel with the hub facing you, its round

an ovalized wheel will be oval shaped.

if you were to spin the wheel it would look like its wobbling on the truck, its just uneven wear on your wheel.

[FlamingLongboarder]

stare at your wheel with the hub facing you, its round

an ovalized wheel will be oval shaped.

if you were to spin the wheel it would look like its wobbling on the truck, its just uneven wear on your wheel.

Alright, that makes more sense. Thanks.

[AJ]

Can somebody define "ovalized" for me? I hear that term floating around more and more but don't know what it means.

Its when your wheel become the shape of eggs, Its like flatspotting for soft wheels.
Underfoot, it feels like a shiatsu massage. without the chopper noise.

[jeffrey]

i hate that wheels wear down.

[snozzboarder55]

i hate that wheels wear down.

why? then i dont feel bad about buying new ones, plus you get to post pics of the damage you've done

[jeffrey]

why? then i dont feel bad about buying new ones, plus you get to post pics of the damage you've done

I go through wheels too fast, which costs money.

[snozzboarder55]

I go through wheels too fast, which costs money.

get harder wheels?

[AJ]

I go through wheels too fast, which costs money.

What size wheels do you ride?
How much do you pay for them?
How long does they last?

I bet I can find you a cheaper wheel that lasts longer.

[jeffrey]

What size wheels do you ride?
How much do you pay for them?
How long does they last?

I bet I can find you a cheaper wheel that lasts longer.

70mm i never go any harder then 81a cause i hate harder wheels, for new wheels usually 40 bucks+ (live in hawaii and everythings expensive), and they last about a month till they get unbearable.

get harder wheels?

I hate the feeling of harder wheels i've tried a majority of the wheels out in the market (still haven't tried any earthwing wheels, some landyachtz wheels, and any seismic/3dms)

[AJ]

You should really try Rainskates tsunami, but being in hawaii, it will cost you a pretty penny.
Satori Gooballs in Cali Orange are a great affordable 70mm wheel under 81a..must be 78a.
The contact patch gets wider as you wear them down, contrary to the S9 you killed, so they wear slower the closer you get to core...much like classic Kryptonics wheels

Dont try to go under 30$ a set, its usually a really shitty wheel.
Show up at as many longboard events on your island, the sponsored events usually have free wheels or riders selling used gear. thats the cheapest way to get free or almost free wheels.

- one poor skater

[AfroRider21]

You should really try Rainskates tsunami, but being in hawaii, it will cost you a pretty penny.
Satori Gooballs in Cali Orange are a great affordable 70mm wheel under 81a..must be 78a.
The contact patch gets wider as you wear them down, contrary to the S9 you killed, so they wear slower the closer you get to core...much like classic Kryptonics wheels

Dont try to go under 30$ a set, its usually a really shitty wheel.
Show up at as many longboard events on your island, the sponsored events usually have free wheels or riders selling used gear. thats the cheapest way to get free or almost free wheels.

- one poor skater

these arnt shitty

i got em for 15$. still sliding them on my fsm since summer.

[atomicturtle462]

these arnt shitty

i got em for 15$. still sliding them on my fsm since summer.

Those Hurleys?

[boarderaholic]

Those Hurleys?

No. Those are the GFH wheels that were getting blown out for 15 a set at the beginning of the summer.