Orangatang Love Handles
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Orangatang Love Handles skateboard wheels
Skaters searching for the Orangatang Love Handles want a wheel that is compact, quick, and still holds a line, and that is exactly what this 65mm wheel is built to do. It pairs a small, light package with a grippy, traction focused feel so acceleration and control both stay sharp through every push and pump.
Build and materials
The Love Handles wheel measures 65mm in diameter with a 50mm width and a matching 50mm contact patch, giving it a flat, planted footprint. It uses Orangatang's Happy Thane formula poured over a core built from high strength, high stiffness, heat resistant urethane, so the wheel holds its shape under hard pumping and braking instead of going soft or flat spotting. The bearing seat is offset, and the lip profile is sharp with a surface skin finish for predictable slide and grip.
- Diameter: 65mm
- Width: 50mm / Contact Patch: 50mm
- Weight per wheel: 5.1 oz / 145 g
Who it is for
This wheel suits skaters who want a small, poppy wheel for longboard dancing, freeride, or cruising where quick direction changes matter more than long distance rolling speed. The compact contact patch and grippy formula make it a natural fit for riders who like to pump for speed rather than push, and for skate parks and street cruising around South Florida where tight, controlled turns come up constantly.
Setup and care
Because the wheel is compact and offset at the bearing seat, check your truck and deck clearance before mounting to avoid wheel bite. As with any urethane wheel, keep it away from prolonged heat and oil exposure, which can degrade the Happy Thane formula over time, and rotate wheels periodically so wear stays even across the contact patch.
About Orangatang Wheels
Orangatang is dedicated to the growth of board sports through performance, community, and creative expression. The brand is built around a passion for materials, environmentally conscious design and production, and functionally driven engineering, which shows up in details like the Happy Thane core formula on this wheel.
Why shop this at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida skaters since 1978, and our team can help you match the Love Handles to the right bearings, bushings, and deck for your riding style before you check out.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Orangatang Wheels
- Product
- Orangatang Love Handles
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Diameter: 65mm
- Feature
- Width: 50mm
- Feature
- Contact Patch: 50mm
- Feature
- Style: Sharp lips with surface skin
- Feature
- Bearing Seat: Offset
- Feature
- Formula: Happy Thane
- Feature
- Core: high-strength, high-stiffness, heat-resistant urethane
- Feature
- Weight (per wheel): 5.1 oz / 145 g
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size are the Orangatang Love Handles wheels?
- The Love Handles measure 65mm in diameter with a 50mm width and a 50mm contact patch.
- What urethane formula do the Love Handles use?
- They use Orangatang's Happy Thane formula over a high strength, high stiffness, heat resistant urethane core.
- How much does each Love Handles wheel weigh?
- Each wheel weighs about 5.1 oz (145 g).
- What is the bearing seat style on the Love Handles?
- The Love Handles use an offset bearing seat with sharp lips and a surface skin finish for grip and slide control.
- What is the wheel's lip and finish style?
- It has sharp lips with a surface skin finish, designed for traction focused riding.