Wheels

Skateboard wheels are made of a very hard urethane composite. Most wheels come in a variety of sizes ranging from 49mm to 72mm in diameter. They also vary in durometer which is the hardness rating that ranges from 90 to 101. The higher the number, the harder the wheel. All wheels have a standard size center core that will fit and house all skate bearings.

When deciding on your wheels, keep these principals in mind:
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The bigger the wheel the faster the ride. With each revolution of the wheel, it will travel further, which will get you there quicker.

The harder wheel will be faster and give you a rougher ride because it is not as absorbent of the vibrations

The softer wheel will be slower and give you a smoother ride. It will also wear quicker because of the softer urethane.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. It all depends on your style of skating.

If you are a Vert skater or Longboarder, you would typically want a bigger and softer wheel. The bigger wheel will give you more speed and stability for this style of skating. Longboarders prefer bigger and softer wheels for speed and better control over the cracks and bumps in the road. If your style is more for street or trick skating, go with a smaller wheel from 49mm-58mm. This size will lend itself better to sliding tricks like Blunts and Powerslides.

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