What are the best skateboard wheels for sliding?
What are the best skateboard wheels for sliding?
Powell Peralta – Snakes. Snakes are generally the go-to recommendation when you ask for beginner slide wheels. They slide well, slide smoothly, and break traction easily. They’re considered to be the all-time best slide wheels.
What skateboard wheels are best for street cruising?
- Ricta Clouds – Cruising and/or Tricks.
- OJ Super Juice 60mm/78A (My Favorite)
- Orangatang – Fat Free 65mm 77A.
- Bones Rough Riders.
- Cloud Ride.
- Powell Peralta Snakes.
- Easyrider Bogart Wheels.
- Fatty Hawgs 63mm – 78A.
Are 60mm wheels good for street skating?
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.
Is 99a good for street?
96a to 99a are good wheels for all-around use. They offer a balance between grip and speed, making them a beginner’s choice for both street skateboarding and for smooth surfaces like skate parks and ramps.
Is 52mm wheels good for street skating?
You can’t go wrong with Spitfire’s 52mm Bighead wheels. They have a versatile 99a durometer, meaning they’re just about average and ideal for street or ramp skating, but they’re still just soft enough for cruising to the skatepark. The wheels come in a range of widths, but for most purposes, 52mm is best.
What are axle sliders?
Axle sliders are small devices that attach to the outside edge of a motorcycle’s front and rear axles. Designed to prevent the axle from digging into the pavement in the event of a crash or low-side scrape, axle sliders are mandatory in most forms of motorcycle racing on pavement.
What size wheels should I get for a 8.0 deck?
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| Deck Size | truck Size | Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 7.75 – 8.25 Axles | 50 – 54 mm |
| 8.125 | 8.0 – 8.25 AXLES | 50 – 54 mm |
| 8.25 | 8.0 – 8.5 axles | 52 – 55 mm |
| 8.375 | 8.25 – 8.5 axles | 52 – 55 mm |
What are 78a wheels good for?
78a to 87a are soft wheels appropriate for rough surfaces like sidewalks, roads and other surfaces with pebbles, rocks, and cracks because they provide a smoother ride and grip better.
Is 99a too soft?
Most skateboard wheels fall between 78 and 100 on the Durometer A Scale. 78a to 87a are soft wheels appropriate for rough surfaces like sidewalks, roads and other surfaces with pebbles, rocks, and cracks because they provide a smoother ride and grip better. 96a to 99a are good wheels for all-around use.
Can you cruise with 99a?
Any wheel in the 78a to 90a range is considered a soft wheel, 90a to 98a is in the middle, 99a+ is referred to as a hard wheel. We recommend choosing hard wheels for skate parks and street skating on ledges, rails, gaps and manual pads. Soft wheels are best for cruising, transportation and longboarding.
What are 58mm wheels good for?
These wheels are perfect for cruise board. They are great for cruising and many early street tricks. They can also do well on smooth concrete or asphalt.
