Spitfire Wheels is one of skateboarding's most iconic brands, the legendary Bighead flame logo, unmatched urethane and a reputation built on speed, grip and durability that's made Spitfire the default answer to "what wheels?" for nearly four decades. Shop Spitfire Wheels at The Vines, from Classics to Formula Four.
Spitfire Wheels Brand History
Founded in San Francisco in 1987 as part of Deluxe Distribution, the family that includes Real, Anti-Hero and Thunder, Spitfire put its focus on premium urethane from day one, quickly earning the respect of pros and everyday skaters alike. The unmistakable Bighead flame branding and a string of legendary video parts made the brand impossible to ignore.
The defining leap came with Formula Four: a urethane compound engineered to resist flatspots, hold speed and slide consistently, technology that turned a great wheel brand into the industry benchmark. Today the fire still burns bright as ever, with collabs ranging from fellow Deluxe brands to the Spitfire x Last Resort series we stocked.
Spitfire Skate Team
The Spitfire team is a who's who of modern skateboarding: Ishod Wair, Andrew Reynolds, Guy Mariano, Louie Lopez, Grant Taylor and Mark Gonzales among them, raw street innovators and transition destroyers in one lineup.
It's the breadth that proves the product: Grant Taylor pushing full speed through concrete, Ishod's powerful precision on street, same urethane, every terrain. Spitfire riders are known for speed and flow, and that's no coincidence.
Spitfire Wheels In Stock
Explore the Spitfire Wheels collection at The Vines Supply Co.
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Spitfire Classic Wheels:
The foundation of the brand, reliable urethane in sizes and durometers for every preference, from technical street to heavy bowls.
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Spitfire Formula Four Wheels:
The flagship technology, flatspot resistance, speed retention and consistent slides, in shapes including Classic, Conical, Conical Full and Radial Slim, across durometers from grippier 97DU to fast 101DU.
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Spitfire Collabs:
Limited collaboration runs like Spitfire x Last Resort, the same urethane wearing special artwork, gone when they're gone.
Spitfire Wheels FAQs
When was Spitfire founded?
Spitfire was founded in San Francisco in 1987 under Deluxe Distribution, alongside sister brands like Real, Anti-Hero and Thunder Trucks.
What is Spitfire Formula Four?
Spitfire's flagship urethane compound, engineered to resist flatspots, hold speed and deliver controlled, consistent slides. It's widely considered the benchmark wheel formula in skateboarding.
Who rides for Spitfire Wheels?
The roster includes Ishod Wair, Andrew Reynolds, Guy Mariano, Louie Lopez, Grant Taylor and Mark Gonzales, legends and innovators across every style of skating.
Do Spitfire wheels flatspot?
Formula Four was built specifically to resist flatspotting and it delivers, it's the main reason skaters pay the premium and why the wheels hold up session after session.
What does the Spitfire Bighead logo represent?
The flaming Bighead has been Spitfire's mark since the early days, speed and fire, plain and simple, and it's become one of the most recognised logos in all of skateboarding.
Shop Spitfire Wheels in the UK at The Vines, featuring Classics, Formula Four and limited collabs. Enjoy fast, free UK premium delivery on orders over £70, with free next-day delivery available for orders placed before 4pm.