Are 60mm skateboard wheels good?

Are 60mm skateboard wheels good?

As mentioned, most street and park wheels are between 50mm & 60mm. As a general rule you want a smaller wheel if you are going to be doing more technical street style tricks on a smoother surface. A bigger wheel will also provide a more forgiving ride on rougher surfaces like asphalt and weathered skateparks.

What are 60mm wheels good for?

60 mm and above: these large wheels are useful for specialty riding that involves speed skating, transition, or skating on rougher surfaces. They work well on longboards, cruisers, or older boards. Use a bigger wheel if you will be skating bowls and halfpipes or bombing hills.

Can you use 60mm wheels on a longboard?

Ideally, the longboard wheels will be between 60 and 68mm but I recommend using the smaller end of that spectrum. No matter the size of the longboard wheels, you’re going to need half-inch riser pads to avoid getting wheel bite.

Will 60mm wheels on a skateboard?

The answer is yes. A normal skateboard has a wheel diameter of 48-60mm and longboard, 63-75mm. Durometer is a measure of hardness. A wheel with a lower durometer will grip better and with a high durometer, the tendency would be to slide.

Are Bigfoot wheels good?

These are some pretty good wheels! I’ve only been using them occasionally for a few weeks, but the quality is good, almost comparable to riding more expensive soft wheels like Ricta Clouds. I’ve used both, but prefer these mostly because they’re about $15 less.

Do smaller wheels slide better?

Narrower wheels will let you slide and drift better. It all depends what kind of contact you you want at what speeds you are riding. Square edges will give you a larger contact patch and make it harder to initiate drifts. Bevelled edges (45 degrees) are usually found on short board wheels.

Can you ollie with 60mm wheels?

Diameter 50-60mm, Durometer 95-101a These hard wheels are the best skateboard wheels for park and street skating because they are lightweight, roll fast on smooth surfaces, and slide easily. This makes it easier to do ollies, flip tricks, power slides, and other technical tricks.

Are 58mm wheels good for street skating?

Wheel Size A lower millimeter wheel is usually preferred for street skating, as they are lighter for flip tricks but more difficult to ride on rougher surfaces. Wheels between 55-58mm are great for skating slightly rougher terrain or for skating bowls and ramps at a skatepark.

What size skateboard wheels do I Need?

Smaller wheels are slower; bigger wheels are faster. 50-53mm – Small slower wheels, stable for trick riding and smaller riders skating street, skate parks and bowls. 54-59mm – Average wheel size for beginners and bigger riders skating street, skate parks, bowls and vert ramps.

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