LetsGoWings13 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Do rink rats have a warrenty because i have only skated on mine for like maybe 5 games and the front left wheel is chunking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 What surface do you play on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notorious#29 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Whoa. My RR are still in tip top shape and I have them since x-mas. Id maybe call up RR and tell them.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notorious#29 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 What kinds of RR's are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee2626 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 probably a defect batch... you should give rink rat a call, they'll probably send a replacement set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaverickFBI 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Got about the same problem with front and rear RR wheels.Surface : wood floorMy weight : 190If you are over 170-180 and if u skate on "demanding" surface, you should consider changing your front and rear wheel for a harder RR model.This, I think, is the best compromize betweeen grip and "no chunk" policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Dont use them on a wood floor!!!!!BAD BAD BADthats why they chunk, they are intended for sportcourt type surfaces.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#56 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Dont use them on a wood floor!!!!!BAD BAD BADthats why they chunk, they are intended for sportcourt type surfaces.... It's not like we have the choice of floors....In Belgium, we only have smooth painted concrete and wood floors.Most players have never seen a sportcourt in their live...Nevertheless, RR are still quite solid in terms of longevity and grip.Just have to choose the right durometer= 78A instead of the 76A's for the players over 170. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmhky_11 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Sorry I do not mean to steal this topic but what are the best wheels for a hardwood floor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notorious#29 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 When I played ona wood floor a few seasons back, Dynastys seemed to work great for me (over my Millenniums, and my Hypers). I havent tried my RR Horents on a wood floor yet, and After reading the last few posts in this topic I probbly wont. Factory also makes some nice stuff. If you are looking for wheels you might be able to find Last years Dynastys for cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 I mainly used single pour wheels on wood floors. I found formula Gs worked real well. Wood + Roll on was the surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Wood floors generally have so much grip, that you do not need the more expensive ultra grippy wheels to hold the floor. RR Hornets, can be torn up on wood floors, as with most of the softer "grippy' compounds from many manufacturers, but will last for months on dedicated sport floors like Sport Court or Ice Court, or Spider Court..and others you would see in Europe but not here.Mid durometers,76 - 80 usually work well, in Formula "g's", "Mr Stickies", Labeda grippers(original white..soft and mediums not X-Soft) Also remember that RR Hornets 76/62 are not the same as regular 76A durometer wheels, as they give you a larger footprint and a lot more grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetsGoWings13 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 I play on sport court. What is rink rats phone number. I have a game monday and id like to get them before than. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 try to PM rink_rat_15, and the number I'm guessing would be on their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2005 www.rinkrat.com and you cannot get them for monday..normal shipping is about 4 days....they will probably tell you who you might have as a local retailer..normally they will only sell wholesale from the factory... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaverickFBI 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2005 Well here is the exact "cocktail" I use :Weight : 190Surfaces : from painted concrete to wood floorRR Hornet 78 for front and back wheel ... gives me the durabilityRR Hotshot 76 for middle wheels ... gives me the grip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RINK RAT 15 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2005 Hey Guys,My direct line is 401 946 4400 ext 3050 at Rink Rat World Head quarters. Call me any time. Now on to the wood floors. It has been my experiance that our World Cup wheel probably works best on the wood surface and lasts a pretty good amount of time. A couple of teams in Australia play on nothing but wood and I haven't heard of any problems with those wheels...Wood is very tough on all wheels so if our Hornet wheels chunked on the wood floor try the World Cup wheel that just might solve your problem. In any event call me on Monday or drop me a quick email at mhunt@mearthane.com and lets see if we can help you with your wheels...Like I have said before I'm always here when the talk is good or if the talk is not so good to answer your questions, I always try to do it in a timely fashion but with my travel it is sometimes hard to get right away...But I will always answer your question on the open forum and not behind my PM..Thanks guys, Michael HuntRink Rat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetsGoWings13 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 I just looked at my skates and all of my wheels are starting to crack. I am playing on sport court and i dont think this should be happening. Rink rat is it ok if i wait till the end of my season to send the wheels in? there is only like 3 weeks left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RINK RAT 15 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 We have been using RR wheels for about 2 years, and even when they begin to crack...for us about 3 months, they seem to still mantain their grip until they finally begin to chunk out...maybe after 4 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy legs 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 I agree with MDEI've been on my set of hornets for almost 4 months now... Ran into the same thing cracking after 3 months just starting to chunk now... But the grip is still superb... I'm now a loyal fan!! B) fwiwYellow hornets5'9 175 lbs.skate 3 times a week on Sportcourt only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
