Types of Skateboard Wheels
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Skateboard wheels vary in diameter, which is measured in millimeters, and their hardness, measured on a scale called durometer. Depending on what kind of skating you enjoy, you should consider these two variables as they will influence the way your skateboard rides.
When it comes to travelling, both long and short distances, the question of longboard or skateboard is an easy one to answer – the longboards created for this purpose have softer, medium-sized wheels, which allow for a smoother ride and flexible maneuvers around bumps, corners etc.
Nose vs Tail of a Skateboard The tail and nose of a skateboard may look almost the same. For some skateboards, where the nose and tail have the same angle, you can skate either way. But there are other skateboards with different angles of the nose and tail that can make a difference.
Selecting the right wheels for an old school skateboard can be difficult. This is because modern street skating has introduced smaller wheels to perform tricks. At 80s skateboards we have developed a list of skateboard wheels recommend for anyone skating an old school deck ranging from 8 inches or above.
Most wheels range from 50-75 mm. Smaller wheels result in a slower ride, and larger wheels result in a faster one. Wheel diameter also affects how quickly you accelerate and how tightly you can turn. If you are doing technical tricks on a shortboard, smaller wheels are a natural choice.
Skateboard wheels vary in diameter, which is measured in millimeters, and their hardness, measured on a scale called durometer. Depending on what kind of skating you enjoy, you should consider these two variables as they will influence the way your skateboard rides.
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.