These are the “tires” of the board. Wheels besides varying in cosmetic things such as color, and graphic they vary in size and determine(hardness).

SIZE:

Wheels vary in heigth from 46mm to over 70mm. Size is varys depending on the type of skating your doing. Like most things in skating everyone has an opinon this guide is just a guide to help point you in the right direction.

46 -  50mm – Super small, used in a indoor park setting. Used by more experienced skater.

50 – 54mm – The popular size range today. Park only use 50 – 52mm, outdoor skater use 52 – 54mm because it’ll get caught in less cracks, and imperfections in the concrete.

56 – 60mm – Larger sized wheel, old school, cruising boards, and half pipe riders.

60mm+   - Usually for longboards, should be softer. Designed for cruising not tricks.

DUROMETER:

 This is the hardness of the wheel. Lower the number softer the wheel.

 Outdoor skating should be around a 97A – 101A

 Longboarders/Cruisers  should ride a  78A – 82A wheel.