You know we’re big fans of novelty skateboard products here at Skate and Annoy, especially if it involves good packaging. NHS recently released Dirt Tires under the oJ’s brand, and these certainly fit the bill at 70mm and novelty treads on the running surface. They’re designed for “on and off-road shenanigans” and have “engraved treads for extra traction in wet and dry conditions.” Extra traction? Sure. Maybe. Doubtful. Fun? Yes! S&A reader Alec Brown recalled a similar version and tracked down “Stomper Treads” that appear to be identical except for the Road Rider brand name, another NHS brand. Stomper Treads were released circa 2011.
It’s either a case of “Let’s sit on this for 15 years and release them again.” or someone stumbled across the molds and decided to revive them.
OJ’s Dirt Tires
Nailed the packaging.
Looks like they released these in a John Worthington signature model too.
Road Rider Stomper Treads
Here’s the circa 2011 Road Rider Stomper Treads. This image came from an undated Surfer Today article about the history of NHS. tIt seems The article does mention the induction of NHS into the SHoF in 2013.
Apparently you can still buy NOS of these in former Eastern Bloc countries like Poland and Slovakia, which is where I found these images.
What about Ebay? Well, yeah, of course. With a buy-it-now price of $250 it might be cheaper to import! That “Made in China” sticker sure is a bummer though.
Check out this hilarious product video from 2011.
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