hilo vanguard question

[djsnowman777 0]

i know the setup is 76768080 but can i used 72 80 ? i ask cause im all out of 76mm wheels

[DCott 0]

I wouldn't recommend it, you would have way too much rocker. If you lean back, you will be on your 80s, and both 72s will be off the ground, because the axles are set up higher on the chassis for the 76s. If you lean forward, only the 1st and 3rd wheels will touch the floor. Might as well play with no 2nd wheel.

[smtevo 0]

yeah why did they make em with 76's now instead of 72's?

[Darshu 0]

yeah why did they make em with 76's now instead of 72's?

Large rolling diameter equals better top speed and more stopping surface. That's the reason guys like the all-80 frames like the Hummer.

[smtevo 0]

that makes sense, I wanna try the hummers and see if I like them or not.

[djsnowman777 0]

what about if i use worn down 80s to replace the 76s ?

[smtevo 0]

I dont think that would work either, I guess if they didnt rub at all but you might have some trouble skating.

[Ray 0]

that makes sense, I wanna try the hummers and see if I like them or not.

There is so little rocker you'll feel like your going to fall backwards the first time you try them if you're used to hi/lo. I want to try the 76 76 80 80. I switched from the old style hi lo's to hummr's because of the lack of grip with 72mm wheels up front.