Gp-s Wheels Are Ready

**Rick Wilson** · 02-01-2007 05:24 PM

Grand Prix, Performance wheels.
ASR Show was big hit. Working on 88mm/ 80a and 78a . Currently we have 75mm 78a.We will be pouring 80a soon .We use "Purest of Black Urethane available" No Fuel Racing..From Soles, to Sky Hooks, and Off Road skate wheels,, Now Professional downhill wheels. ..........................The door of choice is opening a bit wider!

**spikedfro10** · 02-01-2007 05:29 PM

what are the advantages of having the machined aluminum core?

**zaphod911** · 02-02-2007 07:02 AM

and what is the website where we can purchase?

**Rick Wilson** · 02-02-2007 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by spikedfro10

what are the advantages of having the machined aluminum core?

First off let me say this in the past there have been quite a few wheels made out of Aluminum.( Its not a new idea) Advantages range from ecstatics (Style) to function. Depending on your taste and admiration to engineering aluminum can make a skate wheel look cool. As for speed, handling, rebound,ride and duration of wheel all this is a variation of the wheel itself. Grand Prix Wheels incorporates 3 bearings. The middle centers both half's and eliminates any side tolerance (vibration) . Keeping all 3 bearings in parallel on the axle keeps the wheel truer .Replacement features of the side Rims is easy and one size will fit all our Tires. Like buying new wheels and tires on your car we intend to have this same concept. Aluminum does dissipate heat from road surface and bearings much faster .Weight is about the same but the ride is different. Our 75mm has 78A and soon a 80A.. Our 88MM is being develop and soon will be extensively ridden before it goes to market. We plan on riding them at races, and Out law runs , weekends bombing down Palomar Mountain, if they hold up we go to manufacturing, then print layout, boxed and ready! We understand their are many wheels out in the market to ride.We don't plan on dominating any one sport we just plan on making a wheel with the a design made for going as fast as possible .

**Rick Wilson** · 02-02-2007 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by zaphod911

and what is the website where we can purchase?

www.nofuelracing.com at the monet we are adding this to the site and also

www.grandprixskateboards.com

**Dizi** · 02-02-2007 02:03 PM

Totally stoked and can't wait to see those 88's.

**sean c** · 02-02-2007 11:22 PM

rick, i guess i don't understand. what keeps the "bearing holder" and
"urethane wheel" together? is it just really close tolerances and friction? or is there some kind of lip or notch i can't see in pictures? i would hate to lose the urethane part at speed. if it is just really close tolerances this is probably something i'm going to want to check over time after every run, right?

sean c

**EBasil** · 02-07-2007 04:10 PM

Sean, the pictures in the wheel forum may help you out a bit. When you see them, put this into your mind's eye:

1) the aluminum sleeve that's got the urethane on is bonded to that with a mechanical lock and a chemical one.
2) the interior surface of that aluminum sleeve is annular: it's two slight conical surfaces that meet in the middle.
3) the aluminum bearing carriers are machined to match the conical dimensiuon of the outer hub, and are larger than the hole in the middle of the wheel...they cannot pass through.

**sean c** · 02-08-2007 07:05 AM

gotcha, didn't notice the cone shape on the sleeve that attatches to the urethane.

sean c

Originally Posted by EBasil

Sean, the pictures in the wheel forum may help you out a bit. When you see them, put this into your mind's eye:

1) the aluminum sleeve that's got the urethane on is bonded to that with a mechanical lock and a chemical one.
2) the interior surface of that aluminum sleeve is annular: it's two slight conical surfaces that meet in the middle.
3) the aluminum bearing carriers are machined to match the conical dimensiuon of the outer hub, and are larger than the hole in the middle of the wheel...they cannot pass through.

**fineout** · 02-08-2007 09:06 AM

how much?..

**Rick Wilson** · 03-26-2007 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by fineout

how much?..

find out www.grandprixskateboards.com

**PuppY_K1ck3R** · 03-26-2007 03:06 PM

so how long till the 88mm? anybody use these yet?

**Rick Wilson** · 03-26-2007 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by PuppY_K1ck3R

so how long till the 88mm? anybody use these yet?

We're making molds now..... won't be long.. I personally have 10 sets pre-sold due to the fact its another choice... People can't wait!!! But before anyone gets to ride these awesome things Ill be testing them out down Mt Palomar over and over with Team Toxic..
Please stay tuned!!!

Rick

**PuppY_K1ck3R** · 03-26-2007 03:32 PM

OH forgot one more thing. are the rims for the 75mm same as the 88mm?

**Rick Wilson** · 03-26-2007 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by PuppY_K1ck3R

OH forgot one more thing. are the rims for the 75mm same as the 88mm?

The Rim's will always stay the same..... Only the Urethane you choose will be taller...Every wheel... fits all. Thats what makes our wheels soo cool .Its like buying new wheels for your car... (once) then buying any size that fit your wheels...

75mm
80mm
88mm
94mm

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