How to Choose Wheels

Size

• Small/Street: Most common skateboard wheels are between 52mm and 60 mm. Smaller riders may find the smaller wheels to be lighter and easier to control. However, wheel size is very much a rider preference.

• Large/Longboard: Larger wheels (above 60mm) are almost exclusive to longboards. They are very fast and usually wider than smaller wheels.

Size of Wheel – Use

52 – 55mm        Good for many uses, street, skate parks, bowls. Usually for smaller riders.

56 – 60mm        Good for many uses, street, skate parks, bowls, vertical ramps, Usually bigger riders.

60+mm             Specialty rides, longboards, hill riding, & dirt boards.

 Wheel Hardness

• Hard/Street: All street skateboard wheels are considerably hard. The hardness is rated in a measurement called a durometer. Any wheel over 90A is considered to be hard. The harder the wheel, the more pop a skater can get, but the harder they will land.

• Soft/Longboard:  Large wheels are also usually soft wheels (less than 90A durometer). The softness of these wheels creates a much smoother ride and offers more traction than a harder/smaller wheel.

Type of Wheel -  Use

87A .... used for cruiser riding, longboards, hill riding, & on very rough surfaces.

95A .... used for street riding, rough surfaces, smooth, fast, & durable.

97A ....  used for all around street, skate park, ramp, pool & smooth surfaces.

100A ... these are very hard with last grip, not good on rough or too slick surfaces. These are the choice of many top pros.