OJ Wheels Nora Vasconcellos EZ Edge 101a Wheels
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Riders looking up the OJ Nora Vasconcellos EZ Edge wheel are usually after a hard, fast street setup, and this 101a, 54mm wheel is built on OJ's urethane specifically for that kind of riding.
Built for Street Skating
OJ lists this wheel's suggested use as street, and the spec sheet lines up with that call. A 101a hardness puts it firmly in the hard, fast-rolling range that street skaters look for on ledges, rails, and smooth ground, where a softer wheel would slow rolling speed and feel sluggish through tricks.
The Treaded Surface
Unlike a flat-face street wheel, this OJ wheel has a treaded riding surface, a texture pattern molded into the contact surface rather than a smooth face. A treaded profile is built to hold traction on ground that is damp, dusty, or slightly textured, which matters to street riders who do not always get glass-smooth concrete to work with.
Sized for Everyday Street Riding
At 54mm in diameter, this is a compact, technical-trick-friendly size rather than a wheel built for covering distance. Smaller diameters like this keep the ride low to the ground and quick to flick, which is what most street and technical skaters want out of a wheel this hard.
Fitting and Breaking In
Like any new skate wheel, expect a short break-in period on a 101a urethane before it grips as intended, so the first few sessions may feel slightly slicker until the riding surface scuffs in. Seat the wheel on a clean or fresh bearing set and snug the axle nut so it spins freely without wobble. Because this is a treaded wheel, keep an eye on how evenly the tread wears and rotate wheel position if one side of the board is taking more impact than the other.
The OJ Name
OJ builds its wheels on urethane formulated specifically for skateboarding, and the EZ Edge shape carries the name of skater Nora Vasconcellos as a model within OJ's street-oriented lineup.
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Specifications
- Brand
- OJ
- Product
- OJ Wheels Nora Vasconcellos EZ Edge 101a Wheels
- Feature
- CORE: No
- Feature
- DIAMETER: 54mm
- Feature
- HARDNESS: 101A
- Feature
- SUGGESTED USE: Street
- Feature
- SURFACE: Treaded
Frequently Asked Questions
- What durometer is the OJ Nora Vasconcellos EZ Edge wheel?
- It is a 101a hardness, on the harder end of the skate wheel scale for a fast, technical street ride.
- What size is the OJ Nora Vasconcellos EZ Edge wheel?
- This wheel measures 54mm in diameter, a compact size suited to street and technical skating.
- What is this OJ wheel built for?
- OJ lists its suggested use as street skating, matching its hard 101a durometer and compact 54mm size.
- What does a treaded surface mean on a skate wheel?
- This wheel has a treaded riding surface, a texture pattern molded into the contact face rather than a smooth one, which helps traction on ground that is not perfectly smooth.
- Is this OJ wheel good for street skating?
- Yes, OJ built it specifically for street use, with a hard 101a durometer and a smaller 54mm diameter for quick, technical riding.