Typically made of polyurethane, skateboard wheels come in a range of sizes, colors, and durability levels to suit your skateboard style and preference. Skateboard wheels are measured by both diameter and durometer. Diameter is the size of the wheel, and durometer is the hardness of the wheel. read more
For a faster and smoother ride, changing to bigger diameter wheels actually makes more of a difference than changing the hardness. For better slides, changing to harder wheels actually makes more of a difference than changing the width. For normal skateboarding (street and ramps) wheel width within a given range is barely noticeable. read more
The skateboard deck refers to the actual board platform you'll be riding. Skateboard decks are traditionally made of multiple plies of laminated maple wood (7 is the average) for durability and strength. When beginning the search for a suitable skateboard deck, the width is an important overall characteristic. read more