Orangatang Bee’s Knees 90mm Skateboard Wheels – the new heavyweight champion of the skateboard wheel world.
These aren’t your average cruiser wheels—they’re purpose-built for dominating urban terrain, powering long-distance commutes, and elevating your surf skate experience to a whole new level.
Whether you’re riding on rough city streets, carving hard on a Waterborne adapter, or just looking for that effortless glide, these wheels were made to roll over doubt—and everything else in your way.
Why Choose the Orangatang Bee’s Knees?
The Orangatang Bee’s Knees 90mm skateboard wheels are designed for serious riders who demand more from their setups. These wheels are not just big—they’re engineered for performance. Built from Orangatang’s signature high-rebound Happy Thane formula, they offer a near-perfect balance of grip, roll speed, and buttery smoothness on every surface.
Their size and softness make them ideal for:
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Surf skateboards with surf skate adapters like Waterborne to avoid wheelbite
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Longboards and cruisers for commuting or distance skating
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E-skate builds needing high clearance and stability
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Riders who want to roll over cracks, pebbles, and rough pavement with zero drama
Tech Specs – Big, Bold, and Built to Shred
- Diameter: 90mm
- Width: 54mm
- Contact Patch: 44mm
- Urethane Depth: 21mm
- Style: Rounded lips with surface skin
- Bearing Seat: CentreSet
- Formula: Happy Thane
- Core: High-Strength, High-Stiffness, Heat-Resistant Urethane
- Weight (per wheel): 10.1 oz / 286 g
- Durometers: 77a (blue), 80a (orange)
- Disciplines: Pushing, Pumping, Cruising
- The Blue 77A is as soft as it gets from Orangatang. Super plush and the go-to for really rough roads.
- The Orange 80A is a great all-rounder that will roll a little faster over good asphalt.
Skateboard wheel durometer explained here
Surf Skating, Flow Riding, Longboard Skating and More!
If you’re into surf skating, the Bees Knees are an absolute game-changer. Paired with Waterborne surf and rail adapters, they shine on mellow transitions, banks, and in forgiving bowls. The rounded lips are much less prone to chunking, and also mean that when pushed, the Bees Knees will slide a little smoother than their competitors in that big wheel space. Bear in mind they’re still 90mm wheels, so don’t expect pure butter, but if you do find yourself wanting to occasionally scrub some speed in a carve then these are an awesome wheel for it.
This makes the Bees Knees perfect for:
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Flowing through transitions
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Pumping flats and mellow bowls
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Surf-style carves on any easy-going terrain
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Boosting confidence with their stability and grip
Versatile and Compatible
Don’t let their size fool you—Orangatang Bee’s Knees work on more setups than you’d expect. Add a riser pad or use trucks with higher baseplates, and you’re good to go. These wheels are particularly well-suited to:
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‘Monster Truck’ Surf skate builds with wide decks and adapters
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DIY electric skateboard conversions
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Distance pushers looking for maximum roll efficiency
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Heavy riders who want more cushion and confidence
“These Wheels Just Keep Going”
The feedback is in: riders everywhere are loving how the Bee’s Knees chew up road vibration and keep rolling long after smaller wheels stop. Whether you’re cruising the pavement, exploring rough alleys, or hitting your favourite downhill stretch, these wheels keep the stoke high and the resistance low.
Go Bigger with Orangatang Bee’s Knees
The Orangatang Bee’s Knees 90mm skateboard wheels are for those who don’t follow trends—they create them. Bigger, faster, grippier, and smoother, these wheels let you break boundaries and expand what’s possible on a skateboard.
Ready to ride? Whether you’re building a custom surf skate or upgrading your cruiser, the Bees Knees are the key to unlocking next-level performance.
Feel the difference with every carve, push, and pump.