Spitfire 99 Classic Wheel
Pickup currently unavailable at BSS
Spitfire 99 Classic Wheel for Speed and Control
Riders searching for a dependable, do-it-all skate wheel keep coming back to the Spitfire Classic shape, and the 99 Classic Wheel delivers it in a 53mm size built for control and speed on your trucks. It is a straightforward upgrade for skaters who want their setup to roll faster and hold a line without hunting for a specialty shape.
Formula 4 Urethane and Classic Shape
This wheel is built from Spitfire's Formula 4 urethane, a compound the brand designed for unbeatable lasting performance. It measures 53mm in diameter with a 32mm width and a 15.5mm riding surface, and it comes in a 99a durometer. The Classic shape is the number one wheel shape in skateboarding worldwide, proven over decades for a balance of speed and control rather than a niche riding style.
Who This Wheel Is For
- Street and park skaters who want an all-around wheel rather than a wheel tuned for one surface
- Riders replacing worn stock wheels who want a proven, widely used shape
- Skaters who value consistent roll speed and control over technical, situational wheel shapes
Because the Classic shape is not built to excel only in narrow or wide riding scenarios, it suits most everyday skating, whether that is cruising the boardwalk, sessioning a local park, or pushing through the neighborhood.
Mounting and Care
Mount the wheels on your trucks with your bearings and speed rings seated properly so the wheel spins freely without side play. Durometer is a hardness rating, and a 99a wheel sits on the harder end of the skate wheel spectrum, which favors speed and slide control over cushion. Rotate wheels periodically as they wear so flat spots develop evenly, and wipe them down after riding in sand or salt air to keep grit out of the bearings.
About Spitfire
Spitfire was founded in 1987 by Jim Thiebaud. Beyond wheels, the company makes bearings, skateboard tools, griptape, soft goods, stickers, and accessories, and its Formula 4 lineup is central to how the brand built its reputation for lasting wheel performance.
Why Shop This Wheel at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida skaters since 1978, and our team can help you match this Classic shape Spitfire wheel to the rest of your setup so it rides the way it is built to.
Free Shipping, No Minimum for IWS Beach Club Members.
Returns are eligible within 30 days of receiving your order. Return shipping labels are FREE for IWS Beach Club Members. See more
Specifications
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Product
- Spitfire 99 Classic Wheel
- Feature
- 53mm diameter
- Feature
- 32mm wide
- Feature
- 15.5mm riding surface
- Feature
- 99a Durometer
- Feature
- Formula 4 Wheels: Spitfire's unbeatable lasting performance urethane.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What durometer is the Spitfire 99 Classic Wheel?
- It is rated at 99a durometer, built with Spitfire's Formula 4 urethane for lasting performance.
- What size is the Spitfire 99 Classic Wheel?
- It measures 53mm in diameter, 32mm wide, with a 15.5mm riding surface.
- What is the Spitfire Classic wheel shape good for?
- The Classic shape is the number one wheel shape in skateboarding worldwide, proven for speed and control across most everyday skating rather than one specific riding style.
- Who makes Spitfire wheels?
- Spitfire was founded in 1987 by Jim Thiebaud, and the company also makes bearings, skateboard tools, griptape, soft goods, stickers, and accessories.