Orangatang Fat Free Wheels | 65mm/80a

Orangatang Fat Free Wheels | 65mm/80a

A compact 65mm freeride wheel for slides, spins and tricks.

The Fat Free is Orangatang's lean 65mm wheel for freeride and freestyle. It's light and nimble, so it spins, slides and rotates easily, which makes it a great choice for technical slides, shuv-its and board tricks on longboards and cruisers. This set is the 80a durometer.

It's poured in Happy Thane with rounded lips and a stone-ground surface, so it slides smoothly straight out of the bag. A 45mm width and narrower 37mm contact patch help it break loose predictably, and the rounded lips let slides release cleanly and hook back up gently. At 130g per wheel, it's light under your feet.

Key Features

• 65mm diameter: light and nimble for spins and slides
• 37mm contact patch: narrow footprint that breaks loose easily
• Rounded lips: smooth, predictable slides
• Stone-ground surface: slides well from the first run
• Offset bearing seat: offset hub placement
• 130g per wheel: light for freestyle and tricks

Specs

• Diameter: 65mm
• Width: 45mm
• Contact patch: 37mm
• Durometer: 80a (range: 77a, 80a, 83a, 86a)
• Lip profile: Rounded lips, stone-ground surface
• Core position: Offset
• Formula: Happy Thane
• Weight: 130g (4.5oz) per wheel
• Best for: Freeride, freestyle, technical slides, tricks
• Sold as: Set of 4 (bearings not included)

About Orangatang

Orangatang was hatched in Southern California in 2008 as the sister wheel brand of Loaded Boards. The two still share a building and most of the same crew in Culver City: Loaded builds the boards, and Orangatang makes what they roll on.

Orangatang is known for its Happy Thane urethane, a smooth, fast, high-traction formula, poured into shapes for every kind of longboarding, from compact freeride wheels to 105mm giants for distance pushing and e-skate. Every wheel is listed with real numbers for width, contact patch, lip shape and bearing seat, so you can choose exactly the ride you want.

FAQs

What are Orangatang Fat Free wheels best for?
Freeride and freestyle. The rounded lips, stone-ground surface and narrow 37mm contact patch make slides easy and predictable, and the light 65mm size is great for spins, shuv-its and technical tricks.

What does 80a mean?
80a is a soft-to-medium urethane hardness on the A scale. On the Fat Free it gives good grip and a smooth ride, with plenty of slide thanks to the shape. Go harder (83a or 86a) for easier, drifty slides on smooth roads.

Do I need risers for 65mm wheels?
Usually not on a drop-through or drop-deck board. On a topmount longboard or cruiser, a small 1/8" riser is often enough. Check for wheelbite at full lean if you run loose trucks.

Are Fat Frees good for beginners learning to slide?
Yes. Orangatang says the rounded lips keep hook-up gentle from your first stand-up slide to your fastest, and the stone-ground surface slides predictably straight out of the box. That makes them an easy wheel to learn on.

Do they come with bearings?
No, they're sold as wheels only. You'll need 8 standard 608 skate bearings for a set of 4, and on longboard wheels we recommend bearings with built-in spacers, or separate spacers, for a smoother, longer-lasting setup.

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