Powell Peralta Wheels SSF Primo 69mm/75a | Red

Powell Peralta Wheels SSF Primo 69mm/75a | Red

Primo in red: comfy, grippy and great for cruising.

This is the red 69mm 75a Primo. It's a soft, affordable longboard wheel for riders who mostly cruise, carve and commute, and who want a smoother, quieter ride than their complete came with.

The 75a 69mm Primo uses the same SSF urethane as Powell's 75a Snakes, poured with extra depth for a softer ride and longer life. A 44mm contact patch grips in turns and the SSF lets it drift when you need to slow down.

Key Features

• 75a SSF: same urethane as the 75a Snake
• 69mm diameter: smooth over cracks and rough roads
• Extra urethane depth: cushioned ride and long life
• 44mm contact patch: grip and stability for carving
• Cored wheel: keeps bearings true
• Affordable: a proper wheel upgrade for completes

Specs

• Diameter: 69mm
• Width: 48mm
• Contact patch: 44mm
• Durometer: 75a
• Shape/profile: Primo, extra urethane depth
• Formula/urethane: Soft Slide Formula (SSF), same as 75a Snakes
• Core: Yes, cored
• Surface: Smooth
• Colour: Red
• Best for: Cruising and upgrading completes
• Sold as: Set of 4 (no bearings)

About Powell Peralta

Powell Peralta was founded in 1978 by engineer George Powell and skater Stacy Peralta in Santa Barbara, California. Powell had already been baking his own urethane wheels and building his own boards since the mid 1970s, and in 1979 the pair formed the Bones Brigade, the team that included Ray "Bones" Rodriguez, Steve Caballero, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Rodney Mullen, Tommy Guerrero and Mike Vallely.

Today Powell Peralta still puts a big focus on urethane research and its own wheel formulas. Dragon Formula covers street and park, while Soft Slide Formula (SSF) covers cruising, freeride and downhill. Riders pick Powell because the wheels last, roll fast and slide when you want them to, and because the brand has been part of skating for close to five decades.

FAQs

What are Primo wheels best for?
Cruising and upgrading a complete. Primos carry extra urethane depth so they ride soft and last, but they're poured in Powell's freeride and downhill formulas, so they still slide well.

What does 75a mean?
75a is the hardness on the A scale. It's the softest Primo, so it grips well and soaks up rough ground for a smooth ride. Firmer 78a or 82a Primos give a firmer, more connected feel.

Will 69mm wheels fit my board or do I need risers?
Drop-through and drop-deck longboards and boards with wheel wells take 69mm without trouble. On a top-mount deck without wells, add a 1/4" to 1/2" riser to stop wheel bite.

How are Primos different from Snakes?
Primos are Powell's more affordable soft wheel with extra urethane depth. This 69mm 75a Primo uses the same 75a SSF urethane as the Snake, so the slide and grip feel familiar at a friendlier price.

Do they come with bearings?
No. You get a set of 4 wheels with no bearings. Any standard 608 skateboard bearing fits, so you'll need a set of 8 (two per wheel), plus spacers if your bearings don't have them built in.

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