The Webster 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2006 hi,I got some redstar sniper wheels (the green ones) and after 4 one hour scrimmaging sessions (indoor) they have worn down so much they have turned square, the guys i play with say that they'd never seen wheels wear down so quickly, so im on a quest to find some new wheels which will last,and are pretty hard as i weigh about 220 lb,can someone recommend anything?Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shute 4 Report post Posted September 2, 2006 Rink rats... rink rats for everything. don't look at anything else just get rink rats. if someone tells you to try something don't listen just get rink rats. someone tells you to buy a cheap set on ebay just ignore then and get rink rats. rink rats... rink rats... rink rats.... :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2006 What durometer were your previous wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ash_96 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2006 Ive had wheels wear rediculous amount before, Unusable after a few skates.I had the same red star snipers.....I little tip, they suck! theres a reason theyre so cheap!I will always use rink rats where i can! Im in revision atm as my LHS didnt have any rink rats in a 76mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 I'm 250 lbs, using rink rat MB816s on sportcourt and after 3 months of skating twice a week, the original bead is still on the wheels. I'm in love with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 hi,I got some redstar sniper wheels (the green ones) and after 4 one hour scrimmaging sessions (indoor) they have worn down so much they have turned square, the guys i play with say that they'd never seen wheels wear down so quickly, so im on a quest to find some new wheels which will last,and are pretty hard as i weigh about 220 lb,can someone recommend anything?Thanks What surface? I skated once on icecourt with those wheels and they already started getting wear lines and shit. last time i ever used em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Webster 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 hi,I got some redstar sniper wheels (the green ones) and after 4 one hour scrimmaging sessions (indoor) they have worn down so much they have turned square, the guys i play with say that they'd never seen wheels wear down so quickly, so im on a quest to find some new wheels which will last,and are pretty hard as i weigh about 220 lb,can someone recommend anything?Thanks What surface? I skated once on icecourt with those wheels and they already started getting wear lines and shit. last time i ever used em gym hall and icecourt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malcb33 97 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 You should try either Rinkrat hornets 80a or even try the Rinkrat World Cup wheels 84a! With Rinkrat wheels remember that they ride heaps softer because of the soft inner core, so a 84a feels much softer and won't wear much indoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytim18 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 Labeda Millenium Grippers. If you want good grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted September 3, 2006 hi,I got some redstar sniper wheels (the green ones) and after 4 one hour scrimmaging sessions (indoor) they have worn down so much they have turned square, the guys i play with say that they'd never seen wheels wear down so quickly, so im on a quest to find some new wheels which will last,and are pretty hard as i weigh about 220 lb,can someone recommend anything?Thanks What surface? I skated once on icecourt with those wheels and they already started getting wear lines and shit. last time i ever used em gym hall and icecourt I would say 78A or 80A RR's. They are the best for your weightI would try 78A-80A-80A-78A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwshockey55 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2006 I agree Rink Rat hornets are the best wheels, i recently switched from labeda millenium grippers which are also good, but i can tell a world of a difference in the Rink Rats. After about 5 skates the wheels still look brand new and grip great. I am about 180 and use the 76A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SickLife 2 Report post Posted September 4, 2006 i use the genesis wheels (72-73a) for indoor & rink rat 84a's for outdoor. i'm like 140lbs. i dunno if thats the best for my weight, but thats what i use. i was using 76a for indoor, i like the 72's much better. for outdoor, i'll probably try something else at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2006 Sicklife, my buddy's been using a set of Genesis for indoor for about as long as I've had my RRs, and they're already beginning to crack. He weights about 160. I use 76-77a for outdoor (asphalt) I just can't stand super hard wheels for outdoor, and I get wheels cheap whenever I can. (I actually picked up a few sets of 74a on ebay, and that's what I'm currently using) The wear on them actually isn't too bad, and as long as I rotate them regularly they last me a good 10-12 skates. I've been thinking about trying the RR World cups that Sicklife is talking about. How do you like them? Anyone else using these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeydoc 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2006 hi,I got some redstar sniper wheels (the green ones) and after 4 one hour scrimmaging sessions (indoor) they have worn down so much they have turned square, the guys i play with say that they'd never seen wheels wear down so quickly, so im on a quest to find some new wheels which will last,and are pretty hard as i weigh about 220 lb,can someone recommend anything?Thanks My daughter is 115lbs and she wore down some green redstars after about 8 skates. On only sport court mind you. Very dissappointed in them, good thing they were only $2.00 each, you get what you pay for. I too am a big fan of RR Hornet's, for myself at 180lbs, and my 13 yr old daughter at 115lbs. They wear the best, except for the obvious bad run they had for a period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wk_style 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 I have also used Red Star Wheels. I am not a fan at all. They seem to wear awfully and arent all that great performance wise IMO. I would like to also recommend Rink Rat Wheels. I am in love with both sets on mine, Hot Shots for indoors, World Cup for outdoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites