Orangatang Beefcake Wheels 73mm | 83a

Orangatang Beefcake Wheels 73mm | 83a

A beefy 73mm freeride wheel for long, consistent slides.

The Beefcake is Orangatang's 73mm freeride wheel, built for sliding. It's beefy enough to keep its shape through a full season of hard sessions, and it suits everyone from riders learning their first slides to those linking fast, technical rotations. This set is the 83a durometer.

It's poured in Happy Thane with rounded lips and a stone-ground surface, so it drifts smoothly from the first run. The 48mm width and narrow 31mm contact patch break loose predictably, and the centre-set bearing seat means you can flip the wheels to even out wear. It's a fast, smooth, consistent slide wheel.

Key Features

• 73mm diameter: carries speed for freeride runs
• 31mm contact patch: narrow footprint for easy, predictable slides
• Rounded lips: smooth release into drifts
• Stone-ground surface: slides well right out of the bag
• Centre-set bearing seat: flip the wheels for even wear
• Happy Thane: smooth, fast urethane with consistent feel

Specs

• Diameter: 73mm
• Width: 48mm
• Contact patch: 31mm
• Durometer: 83a (range: 80a, 83a, 86a)
• Lip profile: Rounded lips, stone-ground surface
• Core position: Centre-set
• Core: High-strength, high-stiffness, heat-resistant urethane
• Formula: Happy Thane
• Weight: 170g (6.0oz) per wheel
• Best for: Freeride, sliding, technical rotations
• 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 Beefcake wheels best for?
Freeride sliding. The rounded lips, stone-ground surface and narrow 31mm contact patch make slides smooth and predictable, from your first stand-up slides to fast technical rotations.

What does 83a mean?
83a is a medium-firm hardness on the A scale. On the Beefcake it breaks into slides more easily than 80a and wears well, with a little less grip. Go 86a for even drifter slides, or 80a for more grip and a softer ride.

Do I need risers for 73mm wheels?
On a drop-through or drop-deck freeride board, usually not. On a topmount, you'll likely want a 1/8" to 1/4" riser. Check for wheelbite at full lean before you ride.

Why is centre-set good for sliding?
Because you can flip the wheels. Slides wear the outer edge, and with a centre-set bearing seat you can turn the wheel around so both edges wear evenly. That keeps the slide consistent and makes the set last longer.

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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