HELP me pick the right wheel

MattThomMakesMeWarmInside

MattThomMakesMeWarmInside

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So, basically, what I'm gathering is that in my absence of 4 years, the wheel game hasn't picked up as much as it should have and it's all a matter of which wheel beats the others, still no ultimate wheel.

-People mention wanting Tilt to make wheels/they will one day/ if they do. I don't expect anything soon since there's no info to be commonly found online, but does anyone have any info past that?

-I wanna ride big when I wanna ride big with ZERO worries. Drops, sets, whatever. I'm dialing out with TSI, Tilt, and Proto parts to make my complete, so then my only worry is the spoke of the wheel. I know these aren't plastic spokes (and I've had 3 of the typical 5 point stars explode in half going down my local big set without managing to get hurt ever) but they still are little pieces of aluminum that are going to be put under extremely high bursts of pressure here and there. Why I ever felt safe enough after 2 wheels exploding to go for a 3rd I can not tell you, but I can tell you the 3rd one got me concerned.

-Physics. In frequenting this forum years ago, I think I remember something about pressure always working its way to the weak spot Reinforce the deck, break the headtube. Reinforce the headtube, break the bars by the clamp. Grab an scs, break the aluminum fork...and so on. to If I have solid 4130 heat treated parts, SCS, and the best deck out there, would the pressure find its way to the little aluminum wheels? No expert in this area by any means, just trying to explain my thought process and if this could be better explained to me/if I'm blatantly wrong.
 
Hamish C

Hamish C

Steel Member
It depends how hard you ride though. If you're gonna get Protos get Sliders, they are a lot stronger than Grippers or if you arent too hard of a rider you could get the sig Grippers which are a bit faster but wear down a bit quicker and aren't as strong.
I've heard VertX are really slow and too hard, have you considered SZ wheels?
 
Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett

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Flavor awakening wheels, they're super fast and grippy and the urethanes the same as ethic, don't wear down to fast, not sure about chunking though I've only had mine for a month
And the new Roots seem alright
 
tyler_magro

tyler_magro

UN1C0RN
Proto grippers are the best performing wheels out imo. If you're worried about dehubbing than get sliders like hamish said.

Them river wheels are just as good too, colors are iffy though
 
BenJelinek

BenJelinek

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they aren't actually slippery theyre just called sliders cause the urethane is harder, i guarantee you won't slip out haha. the river wheels are really good too, those would be the only two wheels i trust.
 
zach poon

zach poon

Silver Member
sliders or grippers preference really (i've had both i like them both the same)
epic quakes or julios
river wheels
and i've never ridden them personally but i heard from friends of mine that root industries wheels are good
 
Bror Svensson

Bror Svensson

Gold Member
i know lucky isn't known too be the best company out right now but they really hit sweet spot with the lucky ten wheels! The only cost 25-30 bucks and come with real good bearings and spacers. The are also super grippy, i ride wooden parks all the time and i have never slipped out on any trick. I really recommend them!
 
Hamish C

Hamish C

Steel Member
The new Root wheels are pretty weak from what I've seen, my mate had a pair and he chunked one and de hubbed the other in like 3 weeks. They are hella fast though.
grant said:
But how slippery are proto sliders? And if by sz you mean scooter zone then yes, I think, but I don't exactly understand what brand of wheel that is
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The Scooterzone wheels are like Epic/Pro Comp wheels, they are on the SZ website. I've heard that their wheels are pretty good.
 
MattThomMakesMeWarmInside

MattThomMakesMeWarmInside

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BenJelinek said:
they aren't actually slippery theyre just called sliders cause the urethane is harder, i guarantee you won't slip out haha. the river wheels are really good too, those would be the only two wheels i trust.
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I just owned some green machines back in the day and they slipped like a motherfucker. Granted, they were 91a, but i've slipped quite a bit on some worn 88a's. The hardness is what I was taking into factor.
 
zach poon

zach poon

Silver Member
Hamish C said:
The new Root wheels are pretty weak from what I've seen, my mate had a pair and he chunked one and de hubbed the other in like 3 weeks. They are hella fast though.


The Scooterzone wheels are like Epic/Pro Comp wheels, they are on the SZ website. I've heard that their wheels are pretty good.
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pro comps square so fast i wouldnt recommend them
 
MattThomMakesMeWarmInside

MattThomMakesMeWarmInside

Silver Member
Hmm, really liking River Wheel's 90 day warranty on chunking and lifetime warranty on dehubbing but not liking the spokes. To be clear:

I want a scooter like a tank. Don't have to worry about shit breaking when going big. TSI deck, bars, and fork, solid core wheels. Spoked wheels metal or not sketch me on something like a 10 set.
 
BenJelinek

BenJelinek

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i'd do the river wheels, they are like protos but i figure they worked on the dehubbing problem

do not get root industries they suck.
 
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