New Tunnel STR 76A Tarantula Wheels

**Tunnel Skateboards** · 09-19-2009 01:43 AM

**Hanael** · 09-19-2009 02:16 AM

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why don't you make 80a instead.

**Cruzer** · 09-19-2009 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Hanael

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why don't you make 80a instead.

Hmm, if tunnel made an 80a and 76a they could probablay get more slalom users on the STR's. Just my opinion.

**ChrisFranco** · 09-19-2009 03:02 AM

grooooooooooovy

**Hanael** · 09-19-2009 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Cruzer

Hmm, if tunnel made an 80a and 76a they could probablay get more slalom users on the STR's. Just my opinion.

not with the rounded lips.

**stringtheory** · 09-19-2009 09:11 AM

STRs run harder than their stated duro IME.

**Cruzer** · 09-19-2009 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Hanael

not with the rounded lips.

Never really noticed that.

**Tunnel Skateboards** · 09-19-2009 09:14 PM

Thanks everyone for the input.

A couple things - regarding the rounded edges on STR wheels, that's why we have some sets of STR wheels now available with the trimmed edges, which makes them have the straight outside edge that some racers prefer.

As to harder duros, we are looking to expand the line in the near future so keep an eye out.

Tunnel

**partninjas** · 09-19-2009 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Tunnel Skateboards

.....wheels are 70mm wide and feature an off-set bearing seat.

Im assuming you mean 70mm tall?

**Tunnel Skateboards** · 09-20-2009 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by partninjas

Im assuming you mean 70mm tall?

Good eye. 70mm tall and 52mm wide.

Thanks!

**hakrsakr** · 09-20-2009 12:26 AM

Why don't you guys make some 76mm square lipped wheels in STR thane? I'd LOVE a set of those for DH.

**Hanael** · 09-20-2009 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by hakrsakr

Why don't you guys make some 76mm square lipped wheels in STR thane? I'd LOVE a set of those for DH.

uh.
no
74mm in STR thane would be better.

**hakrsakr** · 09-20-2009 12:43 AM

Touchy touchy, I was just making a kind suggestion. Let's compromise and ask for a nice 75 in a couple duros.

**dnarud13** · 02-01-2010 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cruzer

Hmm, if tunnel made an 80a and 76a they could probablay get more slalom users on the STR's. Just my opinion.

Uh, they do make 76a.

I've got a set of the red/black 78a on my Tunnel Comp and they are smooth! I'm looking at the standard black 77a for my Honey Cruiser; I wonder if they're as smooth as the STR's.

**GrassDiver** · 07-17-2010 02:33 PM

adding to this old thread for reference.

I have the black-red's, been searching for a home for these, just got back from a session on old Sec9 Gavin Roots (Indy 169's) in near 100F Texas heat on very black pavement. Funny, these wheels don't heat up much, I gave them a good thrashing, speed checks and whatnot.

Bottom line, they are really F'ing tough wheels, great durable thane, no chewed up edges like my Red zigzags or OJIII 'hot juice' wheels. I find them pretty firm though, but good grip, and they will slide on little checks - haven't tried any big slides with them, though, so not sure about chatter issues.