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SPITFIRE - "FLASHPOINT CLASSICS" 52MM GREEN WHEELS
Spitfire Flashpoint Classic 52mm 99a Skateboard Wheels. Yeah they are fast wheels. Ride the fire if you dare. At 52mm they're great for street skating or if you're just after a faster accelerating wheel the Spitfire Classic 52mm 99a Skateboard Wheels are the ones for you. Wheel Shape / Profile: Classic - Spitfire claim this is the #1 shape in skateboarding worldwide. And it probably is. This shape first emerged in the early 90’s and has been a popular go-to ever since. It features a large radius from the bearing seat which produces a fairly narrow contact patch. It is a great all-rounder. For more info read Spitfire Wheel Shapes Explained The Classic 99A formula: Formulated using the original Spitfire recipe, this classic formula is still very popular. It is a modern version and has been improved over time. It is trusted by Spitfire riders that have been riding them for years. Of the hard formulas if is a little more forgiving to ride on. The Classic formula is a great go-to wheel for any terrain and could be considered the best Spitfire all-rounder. Being slightly softer it can flat spot a little easier than the newer tweaked Formula Four wheels. The nice thing with the Classics is the natural coloured wheels have a minty crisp white appearance. For more info read Spitfire Wheel Formulas Explained Wheel Size - The 52mm size offers fast acceleration and a lower ride for quicker pops and maintaining good momentum on small transition and ramps. The smaller size is great for techy street shredders and smaller sized humans. Bearing core - Center-Set so you can reverse the wheel to save the graphic and help get longer life out of your wheels as you can rotated them so they burn down evenly. |