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A [[Contact Patch]] is the area of a wheel that actually makes contact with the ground. Freestyle wheels traditionally have a wider contact patch than street wheels because wider offset wheels are necessary for protecting the axle and providing stability for [[:Category:Rail Tricks|Rail Tricks]]. A wheel with a wider [[Contact Patch]] may feel a little sluggish, but also very stable. A narrower [[Contact Patch]] will be more responsive and quicker turning than a wider one, so former street skaters may want to look at these. | |||
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Revision as of 05:59, 21 December 2016
Contact patch of a MODE 99A Freestyle Wheel
A Contact Patch is the area of a wheel that actually makes contact with the ground. Freestyle wheels traditionally have a wider contact patch than street wheels because wider offset wheels are necessary for protecting the axle and providing stability for Rail Tricks. A wheel with a wider Contact Patch may feel a little sluggish, but also very stable. A narrower Contact Patch will be more responsive and quicker turning than a wider one, so former street skaters may want to look at these.