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[[File:Decomposed Terry Synnott Halloween Swirl Wheels.jpg|none|thumb|[[Decomposed Terry Synnott Wheels]], circa 2012]] | |||
Modern skateboard wheels are made out of polyurethane and come in a variety of sizes, colors, [[Durometer|durometers]] and smells. There are many factors that determine the performance of a wheel, but the two main factors are the diameter and [[Durometer|durometer]]. | Modern skateboard wheels are made out of polyurethane and come in a variety of sizes, colors, [[Durometer|durometers]] and smells. There are many factors that determine the performance of a wheel, but the two main factors are the diameter and [[Durometer|durometer]]. | ||
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|[[File:Offset Wheel Recessed Axle Nut.jpg|none|thumb|x150px|Recessed axle and nut with offset [[Seismic Focus 97A Wheels]] ]]||[[File:Offset Wheel on Ground.jpg|none|thumb|x150px|Deep offset [[Seismic Focus 97A Wheels]] shown flush with the pavement.]] | |[[File:Offset Wheel Recessed Axle Nut.jpg|none|thumb|x150px|Recessed axle and nut with offset [[Seismic Focus 97A Wheels]] ]]||[[File:Offset Wheel on Ground.jpg|none|thumb|x150px|Deep offset [[Seismic Focus 97A Wheels]] shown flush with the pavement.]] | ||
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Some wheels may not be deeply offset enough so you may have to use one or more [[Axle Washers]] to help push your wheels out, so your axle doesn't stick out. You may also need to adjust where the wheels are in relation to the edge of the deck for best stability in [[Railstand|rail]]. The wheels should never really extend past the edge of the board. Placing the wheels even with the board will help with [[Rail Whip]]s because it lessens deck drag. [[Bob Loftin]] believes the optimal placement should be somewhere around 1/8" to 1/4" narrower than the [[Deck]]. It is all a matter of preference, but this range can provide better rail stability. Just try some different settings and see which configuration works best for you. | |||
For a list of currently available deep offset freestyle wheels, see our [[List of Freestyle Wheels]]. | For a list of currently available deep offset freestyle wheels, see our [[List of Freestyle Wheels]]. | ||
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|[[File:Primitive Wheel.png|none|thumb|150px|Primitive wheel]]||[[File:Shredding Caveman.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Stone Age Ripper, circa 3500 BC]] | |[[File:Primitive Wheel.png|none|thumb|150px|Primitive wheel]]||[[File:Shredding Caveman.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Stone Age Ripper Tony Pterodactyl, circa 3500 BC]] | ||
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