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The durometer scale goes from slow and grippy (78A/soft) to fastest (101A/hard).
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Wheel Size and Hardness: Wheels are measured by durometer (hardness) and diameter, which both affect speed.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
But perhaps the biggest single improvement over the old Defender also represents something of a surprising choice: the use of lower durometer polyurethane bushings.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Wheels break down into two numbers: The diameter (usually in millimeters) and the wheel hardness, often referred to as durometer.
—Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2023
The 80-millimeter wheels have a 78A durometer rating, enhancing grip and speed while giving the option to ride indoors without slipping on the hardwood.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
And much like the engine itself, the trans must also cope with harsh vibrations, so higher durometer rubber used in the mounts matches firmer suspension components throughout the rest of the chassis.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2022
The use of methyl ethyl ketone had increased scores so much that rules were put in place mandating a degree of coverstock hardness as measured by a device known as a Shore durometer.
—Brendan I. Koerner, Wired, 27 May 2021
Meanwhile the midsole of the shoe is dual durometer (two different degrees of firmness) to provide stability and responsiveness during horizontal weight shifts.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Wheel Size and Hardness: Wheels are measured by durometer (hardness) and diameter, which both affect speed.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
But perhaps the biggest single improvement over the old Defender also represents something of a surprising choice: the use of lower durometer polyurethane bushings.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Wheels break down into two numbers: The diameter (usually in millimeters) and the wheel hardness, often referred to as durometer.
—Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2023
The 80-millimeter wheels have a 78A durometer rating, enhancing grip and speed while giving the option to ride indoors without slipping on the hardwood.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
And much like the engine itself, the trans must also cope with harsh vibrations, so higher durometer rubber used in the mounts matches firmer suspension components throughout the rest of the chassis.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2022
The use of methyl ethyl ketone had increased scores so much that rules were put in place mandating a degree of coverstock hardness as measured by a device known as a Shore durometer.
—Brendan I. Koerner, Wired, 27 May 2021
Meanwhile the midsole of the shoe is dual durometer (two different degrees of firmness) to provide stability and responsiveness during horizontal weight shifts.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
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“Durometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/durometer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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