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Wheels & Drive System

⚙️ Compound, wheel size, drive gears, etc.

What street wheels should I pick?

We have a variety of street wheels available and you’re probably wondering which one is right for you? Here's a little insight:. You can't go wrong with our 97mm Evolve GTR Street Wheels, these are a 76a urethane compound designed and made in Califor

What is the difference in compound and size?

The compound is the hardness of urethane in street wheels. The higher the number, the harder the compound/durometer. The size affects the top speed and torque. Be sure to read what is the difference in drive gears?

What is the difference in drive gears?

To put it simply:. A smaller gear paired with a bigger wheel will offer low torque and a higher top speed. A larger gear paired with a smaller wheel will offer high torque and a lower top speed. For our largest street wheel, the 107mm ABEC/Evolve, we

What size all terrain tyres came standard on my board?

The standard size all terrain tyre that came on our Hadean, GTR, GT and GTX Series was the 7 inch (175mm), with the 66T drive gears. Our later Gen2 series came standard with 8 inch tyres which we do not stock anymore. If you require replacement 8 inc

How often do I need to replace the drive belt?

We use the highest quality drive belts available on the market (Gates, made in UK), they are very quiet and durable.  The belts should last a very long time and generally become better with age. When travelling off road, it's good to be mindful that

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