Spitfire Wheels

Spitfire Wheels

Spitfire emerged in 1987 from the partnership between Jim Thiebaud and Eric Swenson, designed specifically to serve San Francisco's legendary street scene during the sport's technical revolution. The brand gained immediate credibility through association with influential riders like Mike Carroll, whose approach to street skating required wheels that could handle both technical tricks and the punishing concrete of SF's famously rough terrain. Spitfire's distinctive flame logo and aggressive graphics reflected the intensity of their team while their urethane formulations provided the performance necessary for serious progression. The company's "Burn Forever" slogan captured the relentless attitude that defined both their riders and the broader street community that embraced Spitfire during the 90s boom. Modern Spitfire maintains this legacy through current riders like Tyshawn Jones, proving that some things never go out of style.