Spitfire 80HD Chargers
Spitfire 80HD Chargers, Built to Resist Flex
Spitfire 80HD Chargers are classic-shape skateboard wheels made to feel soft and smooth while still holding their speed, which is the exact combination skaters are searching for when they look up Spitfire 80HD wheels by name. They come as a set of four.
What the 80HD Formula Does
Spitfire's 80HD formula is engineered to prevent the unwanted flex that shows up in other wheels of the same durometer. In practice, that means these wheels stay soft enough for a smooth, forgiving ride without the mushy give that softer wheels usually bring, so you get grip and comfort without sacrificing the responsiveness a rider expects from a harder wheel.
Who Rides Them
- Street and cruiser skaters who want a soft, smooth ride without the wheel flexing under hard pushes or landings
- Riders who have felt other soft wheels bog down or flex and want the 80HD formula's firmer feel instead
- Anyone replacing worn wheels on a classic-shape setup who wants a known, reliable formula
Because the Classic shape and 80HD formula are designed together, this set is built as a straightforward, drop-in upgrade rather than something that requires other hardware changes.
Setup and Care
Mount all four wheels evenly and check bearing seating so the wheels spin freely once installed. Rotate wheel position periodically as they wear, since uneven wear changes how a board tracks and turns. Rinse off sand, salt spray, and grit if you skate near the beach, since grit works into bearings and speeds up wear on any wheel, including one built with an anti-flex formula.
About Spitfire
Spitfire was founded in 1987 by Jim Thiebaud and has built out a lineup beyond wheels that includes bearings, skateboard tools, griptape, soft goods, stickers, and accessories.
Why Buy Them at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has stocked the skate hardware South Florida riders trust since 1978. Shop the Spitfire 80HD Chargers online or in store as a set of four ready to mount on your next build.
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Specifications
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- Spitfire
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- Spitfire 80HD Chargers
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- Brand: Spitfire
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- Model: The Chargers
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- Shape: Classic
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- Duro: 80a
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- Set of 4 Skateboard Wheels
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- Model: The Chargers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Spitfire's 80HD formula do?
- It is engineered to prevent the unwanted flex that shows up in other wheels of the same durometer, giving a soft, smooth ride without that mushy give.
- How many wheels come in a Spitfire 80HD Chargers set?
- They come as a set of four skateboard wheels.
- What shape are the Spitfire 80HD Chargers?
- They are the Classic shape.
- Who makes Spitfire wheels?
- Spitfire was founded in 1987 by Jim Thiebaud and also makes bearings, skateboard tools, griptape, soft goods, stickers, and accessories.
- Are Spitfire 80HD Chargers a soft or hard wheel?
- They use an 80a durometer 80HD formula designed to feel soft and smooth while resisting the flex typical of other wheels at that same durometer.