A hard wheel around 99a-101a will be the best wheels to do tricks on. A medium wheel around 90a-95a will slide better and provide more grip so will be great for tricks, but you’ll start to feel the bumps in the floor. They aren’t great for tricks as they are too soft and grippy, so won’t slide well on ledges and rails. A softer wheel around 78a-85a will be very soft and are great for cruising on pavements. Wheel hardness will determine how smooth the skate will be. A wheel around 51-53mm is perfect for starting off.
Wheels are measured in millimetres (mm) and the average size range for skateboards is between 50mm -60mm. The two things you’ll want to look for is the durometer (Hardness) and the Diameter (Size) of the wheel. Skateboard wheels come in an array of shapes and sizes. Let's have a deeper dive into the skateboard components, there are plenty of variants so you can find out what is best for you. Oh, and if you're new to gripping boards, you can pop a note on your order with us and we'll grip it for you before posting! If you want to keep the cost down you can also pick up an undercarriage kit that contains, trucks, wheels bearings and bolts so you can attach it to your skateboard deck. We have over 200 completes in stock suitable for everyone, check them out here.īuilding your skateboard will take a little more time and effort, but does mean that you'll have a bespoke set up based on your preferences and budget.Ī shopping list to build your board: Skateboard deck, grip tape, trucks, set of bolts, set of wheels and a pack of bearings. You'll also get a great deal on a complete skateboard and usually a little cheaper than a custom set up. Complete skateboards are all built, gripped and ready to roll, which is super hand if you're unsure of the components.
Looking to buy your first skateboard or want to know more about the bits that keep you rolling? Our skateboard buying guide will help answer all those questions you've wanted to ask.ĬOMPLETE SKATEBOARDS: First things first, do you want to build your setup or pick something up that's skate-ready? This is a personal preference and both are great for beginners.
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