I honestly skate 53mm 90A for street and park and I think they are good. I find that I also lock into grinds a lot easier with them, but I have a pair of hard wheels just incase of me sticking up ;)
Sounds like longboard wheels are what you're looking for. Most softer durometer skateboard wheels will not powerslide much at all, but there are plenty of longboard wheels that are super soft and smooth that are specifically designed and formulated to initiate slides easily. Check these out for example. - Tim www.tactics.com/sector-9/butterball-slide-formula-longboard-wheels/white-65-80a
@@tacticsboardshop That's really loose advice, I think it would be better too recommend more specific guides for their discipline. Rough, fast downhill - 65mm butterballs are ok but bad advice for bumpy roads, bigger Freeride wheels are what he needs. Any one of these should be great for that purpose (freeride wheels over 70mm): www.tactics.com/longboard-wheels/freeride-sliding/rs-70mm,73mm,75mm
92a will work for most skating. If you're used to 99a-101a wheels, the 92a wheels will be drastically grippier, but not impossible to powerslide with. Grinds and bowls will be fine, they'll just take a little bit to get used to (like everything in skating! 😂) Cheers! - Tim
I've got 59mm 78a wheels, but rough roads still make my feet numb from the vibrations and it's not as noiseless as I;d like it to be. What would you recommend I do? I thought the wheels would be soft enough for cruising
Those wheels should be fine for rough roads, you must be riding on REALLY rough cobble stone, almost gravel roads. 78a is about as soft as they come, so you're only option is to go with even bigger wheels. If you're riding on very rough ground, it's not going to be silent no matter what wheels you're riding. Longboard wheels will be the smoothest option, but if you're putting big longboard wheels on a regular deck, you're gonna need some big risers so you have some wheelbite clearance. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop it does help ! One more question, could the bearings be contributing to noise ? I did a spin test and seems like they need replacement
@@IGarrettI Bearings don't usually make enough noise to be audible while you're riding. They can make some squeaking noises when they're getting rusty, and some groaning noises if they're full of gunk, but it's usually not louder than the noise of the riding itself. If you spin the bearings and they spin on their own for 10 to 20 seconds, then they should be fine, but if they slow down very quickly or stop suddenly while making a nasty crunching sound, then they need to be cleaned or replaced. 👍 - Tim
This is too late to reply to, but durometers under 78 are good for rough roads. I use the 77A Caguamas from Orangatang with thick rubber shock pads. I've been seeing that the Boa Constrictor Wheels (90mm & 100mm) are better, but I have yet to try those wheels.
Cruiser wheels are definitely better for pushing around the neighborhood. They're not great for tricks, but they make almost any road rideable. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
I’m looking for new wheels, I normally skate sidewalks and paved roads since I haven’t had a chance to go to a skatepark yet, I’m also trying to learn more tricks while still being able to skate on paved roads (street). What Durometer would you recommend
Hard wheels are hands down the best for tricks, but they're not great for super rough pavement. So it just depends on how rough the sidewalks and streets are where you live. If the roads are relatively smooth, then you should be fine with harder wheels. If the roads are smooth-ish you could get 52 - 54mm wheels, but if it's a little rough you could go up to 54-56mm to offset the roughness just a little bit. If you want to do tricks, then get hard wheels (99 - 101a), but if a smooth ride is more important then get soft wheels (78 - 85a). You could get some wheels in the 92a range, but they aren't necessarily great for tricks, and they're not the smoothest either. The best option is to have two separate set ups, one with hard wheels for doing tricks, and another cruiser set up that can have whatever components and some big soft wheels for transportation. I hope that helps! - Tim
hi tim i have a question, i wanna know what cruiser wheel would be good for a size 8 and my terrain isnt that bad but in some places it has horrible terrain, also i wanna go pretty fast too. so , what cruiser do you think would be good for me
If you just wanna go fast and mash around town, then get the softest wheels you can. Some 78a Ricta Cloud wheels or some 78a OJ Super Juice wheels would be perfect. If you get some wheels bigger than 55mm, it would be worth getting some riser pads too so you can turn sharply without worrying about wheelbite. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
I'm converting my skateboard into a cruiser by using riser pads and new wheels so I can skate around quieter and smoother. Should I get 60mm longboard wheels or 60mm cruiser wheels for this?
Either will work. Longboard wheels tend to be wider and heavier, so if you plan on doing some ollies up and down curbs or some simple flip tricks, then cruiser wheels will work better for that. 👍 - Tim
You totally can, however most longboard wheels are too big and you'll get wheelbite really easily when you turn. So if you're going to do it, put some riser pads on your baseblates so you can get a little more clearance for when you turn. Cheers! - Tim
What skateboard wheels would work good for doing tricks on rough roads? There’s no skateparks near me and all the roads nearby are pretty bumpy. I want something that could go over bumpy roads but can still do tricks unlike longboard wheels.
Hard wheels are the best for doing tricks, but it sounds like the roads around your are pretty haggard, so you should go for some smaller sized cruiser wheels. They're soft like longboard wheels, but they're the same size as normal skateboard wheels. They'll make rolling on rough ground much smoother, however they're not very forgiving for tricks. Pivoty tricks, powerslides and ledge/rail tricks aren't great with soft wheels, but they'll work okay for flip tricks and manuals. Something like the Ricta Clouds or the OJ Plane Jane Keyframes are probably what you're looking for. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim
@@BHARAT_MATA_KI_JAI842 Softer wheels (cruiser wheels) are smoother on rougher ground. Hard wheels (95-101a) don't handle rough pavement well, however if you're wanting to do tricks on your skateboard, I would still recommend hard wheels. But if you just want to roll fast and smooth and transportation is your main concern, then Cruiser wheels are the way to go. I hope that answers your question!
@@tacticsboardshop Thank you for your suggestions , I am so happy that you replied me to help me with it ! This helped a lot..' regret the way I asked the question to you ' But you just made my day 🙂🙂🙂😎😎😎
I have a normal skateboard but I’m not really into learning tricks I just want to ride around my streets and town but I want some quite wheels and wheels that can go over bumps easily
Then you should get some soft cruiser wheels. They're quiet, and roll over pebbles, sticks, and sidewalk cracks like nothin'! If you get some bigger cruiser wheels (above 55mm) it might be a good idea to get some riser pads so you don't get wheelbite. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
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Thanks for the kind words! The OJ Super Juice wheels are a cruiser wheel through and through. They're going to be a bit grippy for riding ramps and bowls, but if you are going to skate them, I'd suggest the 55mm. (Those are the wheels I have on my cruiser set up right now.) If you do want the 60mm Super Juice wheels, I'd recommend some riser pads so you have a little more wheelbite clearance. Have fun skating your new set up! Cheers! - Tim
I come from a place where there are no skateshops, skate parks, roads generally have lots of cracks. And I have a choice between a penny board and a proper skateboard. The deal is that I want to cruise around but at the same time I want to learn some tricks like Ollies and kickflips. What should I go for.
You can still do some simple tricks with soft wheels such as ollies, kickflips, manuals and so on. But once you start trying to do powerslides, slides or grinds on ledges or rails, tricks that involve pivots and so fourth, the soft wheels will be a hinderance for doing those tricks. But if you need some wheels for transportation and some simple tricks, then soft wheels will serve you fine. Here's a video with some more detailed info on the subject. I hope it helps you out! Cheers! - Tim ruclips.net/video/Hjtr9liRYSI/видео.html
If the sidewalks are all chunked up like they are in Eugene, look for some big soft cruiser wheels, like the OJ Superjuice, Ricta Clouds, or the Santa Cruz Slimeball wheels. Look for something between 55 - 60 millimeters and between 75a - 85a. Slap those puppies on a regular deck and trucks with some risers, and you'll be bobbing a weaving around and over big cracks in no time. When you say "unpaved", are you talking about gravel roads? - Tim
Unfortunately, there aren't really any skateboard wheels that will roll effectively on gravel. Even the off-road wheels that look like small tires won't roll well on gravel because the loose rocks have no traction and just crunch under the wheels. - Tim
Cruiser wheels are definitely the way to go if you want a smooth ride. There are cruiser wheels that are the size of normal skate wheels that you'd be able to learn some flip tricks on. But soft wheels in general are not that great for tricks, especially for sliding-type tricks on ledges/rails or powerslides. A medium-hard wheel could be your solution, something around 90-95a, but the best solution is to have 2 different set ups. Have your current, most fresh set up be your main skateboard that you do tricks on, and have a secondary set up that has big soft cruiser wheels on it. That's what we do in the North West, our cruiser boards are just comprised of our old gear (old trucks, old deck, etc.) and we throw some big softies on there and mash through the rain on them. I hope that helps! - Tim
The 88a wheels will definitely make the ride a lot smoother, but they are going to be a little extra grippy for tricks. You'll still be able to do flat ground tricks, manuals, and board slides and 5050's on flat bars and such. I'd say it's a good compromise for the conditions of the roads/sidewalks. 👍🛹 - Tim
It just depends on what type of skating you want to do. If you want to do tricks, then I recommend hard wheels, because they're slicker and have a certain amount of forgiveness when doing tricks. If you're wanting to just cruise around town, you could just swap the wheels off of your Penny board onto your regular deck. I hope that answers your question. Cheers! - Tim
I would definitely classify the Ricta Clouds as more of a cruiser wheel. They'll be a smooth ride on pretty much any ground and they'll be okay for flip tricks and simple manuals, but they're not good for any sliding type tricks like powerslides, pivots, ledges, or flatbars because of how grippy they are. If you're wanting to do tricks, I'd recommend getting harder wheels (99-101a). Cheers! - Tim
I'm not sure what you mean. Maybe you could elaborate? You can put any wheels on any shape board, so just use the wheels that will work best for the type of skating that you want to do. I hope that helps! - Tim
I'm from Brazil. Started skating on 101A 54mm wheels because of lack of cash. Really having a bad time on the pavement XD. What wheels would work best for some Vile roads? I'm willing to use raiser pads but not make a longboard. I want something that gives me a lot of comfort and security on rough roads.
You'll want soft wheels to ride on the rough roads. Something around 78 - 85a will be soft enough to roll smoothly. As far as size goes, the bigger the wheel, the smoother and faster it will be, but if you get something bigger than 55mm in diameter, you'll probably want riser pads so you don't get wheelbite too easily. 👍 - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
I just started to skate a month ago and i want to do tricks but in the same time i want to skateboard from house to school.i don’t know what should i do?is there a size and hardness that is good for both tricks and cruising?
There really aren't any that are the best of both. If you get something in the middle it will be able to roll decently over rougher pavement, but it wont be as smooth as a softer wheel, and it will still be too grippy for most slide/grind/pivot/shuv type tricks. The best option is to have a set of both wheels or even better, and entirely separate cruiser set up for commuting, and then you can just keep your hard wheels on your trick board. You could also try just having hard wheels that are a bit bigger (56ish mm) so you can roll a bit smoother, but also have that slippery hard wheel feeling. Here's a link to another video about wheels. Hopefully it can help steer you to the right wheels for you. I hope that helps! - Tim ruclips.net/video/Hjtr9liRYSI/видео.html
@@saiyan_motivation3313 99a will work just fine. Again though, it's not gonna be as smooth as a true cruiser (soft) wheel but you'll be able to do tricks and it will handle roughness a little better than 50-54mm wheels. 👍 - Tim
Hard wheels (95a +) are what you want for doing actual tricks. Soft wheels aren't forgiving when landing or pivoting tricks and should basically used only for smooth transportation. Cheers! - Tim
Yep, those will work well for cruising around town. They're not the softest cruiser wheel, but they'll still be solid for rough gound, cracks, pebbles and what not. And since they're not too big, you'll still be able to pop ollies and do some flip tricks. Cheers! - Tim
There really aren't any wheels that have the "best of both worlds." You'll have to make a decision based on what kind of skating you want to do. If you want something for riding smooth, then get softer wheels (78 - 85a) and if you want to do tricks, then get hard wheels (99 - 101a). You could always get hard wheels that are a little bigger to offset some of the roughness (56 - 58mm). Here in the PNW a lot of roads are really bad so we have 2 separate set-ups. One has hard wheels and is the designated “trick board”, and another with big soft wheels that's specifically for transportation. So I'll be riding around town on my cruiser, and have my "trick board" strapped to my backpack. Since the cruiser is only meant for transportation, it can be built with any old deck/parts you have laying around. I hope that helps. Stay safe out there! ✌ - Tim
"Vert" is short for vertical. So someone who rides "vert" is someone that skates ramps (quarter pipes or half pipes) that go completely vertical for at least a portion of the ramp. Sometimes people will use the the term "vert" and transition interchangeably, but transition refers more to any type of ramps you find in a skatepark, but vert is more specific to ramps that are completely 90 degrees vertical. I hope that clarifies it!
so i use the formula four wheels for street, and they work better then anything i have tried so far. i have also heard that they are street wheels, but i am confused are the street or park?
Ok so I've just started skating and I'm going for a cruiser board. I want something that is not so soft that I am restricted to just cruising but allows some versatility.. if that makes sense. I'm not looking to go vert or do too many tricks but I have both smooth and rocky pavement where I live here in England so kinda wanna go in the middle.. Not rly sure what to go for but was thinking maybe idk 58mm 86a- 90a wheels....???
Yep! You're right, 86a - 90a-ish wheels are kind of the middle ground that will roll decently smooth and you'll still be able to do some tricks. Also if you go with some wheels bigger than 55mm be sure to get some risers so you don't get a bunch of wheelbite! They're not going to accel at either riding smooth or doing tricks, so you'll be kinda compromising for those wheels. We also get a lot of rain here in the Pacific Northwest and many skaters have two different set ups, a cruiser with big soft wheels for transportation, and another with hard wheels for tricks. I hope you find the perfect wheels for you! Cheers! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop tysm. I think i have decided to just go all the way for a cruiser board I guess. About to order 69mm 78a wheels with ½ inch riser pads.
@@edenschannel101 Nice! Those are gonna mob! Make sure you have long enough hardware for those risers. You'll need at least 1 3/8, but I think 1 1/2 is easier to find. Have fun out there! - Tim
Yeah, longboard wheels are usually way too big and would require some beefy riser pads. But cruiser wheels are just as good, just get something super soft around 78a, somewhere between 55 - 60mm and you'll be golden. I currently have the OJ Super Juice wheels on my commute cruiser and they are perfect. ⛽⛽🔥! Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/oj/mini-super-juice-skateboard-wheels/orange-78a
I want to replace some 70mm wheels I have but not sure what hardness I need. Not gonna be sliding on them, just gonna be used for smooth riding around town and the streets are super bumpy and lots of broken pavement and loose pebbles. What do you recommend along with some pretty fast and reliable bearings??
If you're not concerned with sliding, then get something super soft maybe around 78a and one that has a smooth skin (not stone ground riding surface). These wheels are bad ass. www.tactics.com/longboard-wheels/smooth/rs-70mm As for bearings, Bones and Bronson make fast and reliable bearings. The Bones Swiss and the Bronson Raws are 🔥. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/skateboard-bearings
You don't technically NEED them. You can still roll and will have some clearance, but if your trucks are moderately loose, you'll get wheelbite if you turn too sharp or land an ollie with too much weight on one side. It's a good idea to have them on if you have 60mm soft wheels. You don't really need the risers for the 53mm wheels, but you could just leave them on and you'll get used to it. The best strategy would be to have two separate set ups, one with the crusier wheels, and the other for skating/tricks. But since the cruiser set up is primarily for transportation, you can use any old deck/trucks that you have laying around or from friends. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim
I have just started skating like 2 months ago I know how to push and stuff but my question is u have bone wheels and I skate street but have not been at a skatepark yet I just wanna know if bones wheels are good I’m new so I don’t know anything
You can, but longboard wheels are usually too big for regular skate trucks, so you'll need to put risers between the board and the trucks so the wheels have extra clearance under the deck so you don't wheelbite every time you turn. Here's a video about wheelbite and risers if you're interested. Cheers! - Tim ruclips.net/video/rdk2WCU3GIA/видео.html
Wheelbite will be the biggest issue, you'll need some risers for sure, but 63mm isn't too huge of a wheel. You'd probably be ok with some 1/4 inch or maybe 3/8 inch risers. The board will be kind of tall, so your front leg might get pretty tired from doing a one legged half squat for every push, but other than that, you should be good with that set-up. Stay safe out there! 👍 - Tim
Cruiser/filmer wheels are definitely better for just rolling around town! Usually cruiser wheels range in hardness from around 78a - 85a. Cheers! - Tim
There really aren't any wheels that have the "best of both worlds." You'll have to make a decision based on what kind of skating you want to do. If you want something for riding smooth, then get softer wheels (78 - 85a) and if you want to do tricks, then get hard wheels (99 - 101a). You could always get hard wheels that are a little bigger to offset some of the roughness (56 - 58mm). Here in the Pacific North West a lot of roads are really bad so we have 2 separate set-ups. One has hard wheels and is the designated “trick board”, and another with big soft wheels that's specifically for transportation. So I'll be riding around town on my cruiser, and have my "trick board" strapped to my backpack. Since the cruiser is only meant for transportation, it can be built with any old deck/parts you have laying around. I hope that helps. Stay safe out there! - Tim
You can but it's a bit unnecessary. You'll need to use at least some 1/2 inch risers (maybe even more!) with 1 1/2 inch (or 2") hardware. Usually 55-60mm soft wheels are big enough for a buttery ride, but if you want 80mm wheels, then go for it. That board is going to be very tall, so your quad muscles on your front leg is gonna get one heck of a workout every time you push! On the plus side, you'll probably be able to take that beast off road. Have fun! - Tim
I hate the way wheels are now. They're either way to hard or way too soft. I prefer something in the middle like a 95 or 97 A wheels, but they are very hard to find on modern wheel shapes.
Cruiser wheels are good for riding smoothly on crusty streets, but they're not good for doing tricks. If you're wanting to skate flatground, ledges, gaps, rails etc, I'd recommend hard wheels every time. Cheers! - Tim
@@tenjeeeero524 It's the hardness. Hard wheels (95-101a) are more slippery and don't back into your feet. They're better for tricks because they will allow you to slide on ledges and rails and on the ground, and they're more forgiving for pivots and wheelbite. Cruiser wheels on the other hand are soft (78-90a), making them very grippy and smooth for rolling, but very unforgiving for wheelbite and doing tricks. Usually fliptricks don't work well on soft wheels unless you land perfectly, and they also don't work for any kind of powerslide or ledge tricks. So when I'm referring to cruiser wheels I'm talking about bigger soft wheels for transportation. When I'm referring to park/street wheels, I'm talking about small to medium size hard wheels. I hope that helps clear things up. 👍 - Tim
So the 99a a wheels roll well on smoother ground but don't really handle rough pavement well, and softer wheels are smooth on any ground. But if you're wanting to do tricks, I'd still recommend hard wheels because soft wheels are unforgiving for tricks. I hope that helps!
I'd probably go on the safe side and say 55mm. But it totally depends on how loose you skate your trucks. If your trucks are relatively tight, then you could easily get away with 56mm and no risers, but if you like them super loose then they might be a good idea on 53mm wheels. It's really all about personal preference, rather than a set rule. I hope that helps! - Tim
Yep, you should be able to do ollies and kickflips just fine on cruiser wheels. It'll be a little heavier than usual, but you'll just have to get use to it and you'll be fine. 👍 - Tim
You can definitely use longboard wheels on a regular skateboard, but since they're usually quite large (65mm +) you'll need risers on your board so your trucks can accommodate the wheels without getting wheelbite too much. 👍 - Tim
In general, the harder the wheel, the easier it will slide. But there are some soft longboard wheels that are specially formulated to initiate slides easily. Does that answer your question? - Tim
Certainly! Cruiser wheels are less forgiving for tricks because since they're bigger and softer, they grip the bottom of your board when they wheelbite making you come to a complete halt.
It depends on how loose you ride your trucks. If you ride them super loose then you'll definitely get wheelbite a bunch, so wax up your wheelbite spot. If your trucks are medium-ish, they you'll get occasional wheelbite when you land heavy on one side, and if they're tight then you probably wont get wheelbite very much. But 54mm with low trucks is still a common set up and you should be fine. Cheers! - Tim
Are you talking about sliding on a longboard or on a skateboard? For a regular skateboard, the harder the wheels are and the smaller the contact patch is, the more slippery it will be. For longboard wheels, look for specialty slide formula wheels that have stone ground surfaces and those will slide like butter. I hope that helps! ✌ - Tim
Pretty much any longboard or cruiser wheel will work for transportation. The advantage of cruiser wheels for commutes is that since they're not so big, you can still ollie and maneuver pretty easily and don't have to worry about wheelbite too much. Check out these cruiser wheels. - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
If you got soft wheels on accident, then it's gonna be more difficult to learn tricks in the park or streets. Soft wheels are really good for transportation or doing more simpler tricks at really crusty spots. You certainly can learn tricks on soft wheels, it's just less forgiving.
It should work well! Although it also depends on how rough the ground is. It should be able to handle most things, but super-crusty ground like cobble stone will be difficult. 👍
I really need some help, im amongst the few aspiring skateboarders in Pakistan and we dont really have a depot here for skateboards i could really use your assistance with some concerns.
Longboard wheels are hands down the fastest and smoothest but they don't really fit properly on a normal skateboard. If you have a normal deck, then you should get "cruiser" wheels. Which are similar to regular skate wheels but they're much softer and smoother. I'm not really sure to what degree of "off road" you're talking about, but skateboard wheels in general don't do well off road. They might be able to roll on some short grass and compacted dirt, but they won't be able to handle gravel or loose dirt.
@@tacticsboardshop Dear sir, I have no idea in sketboard i want to buy a sketboard for traveling purpose in short distance. I don't know whitch type sket i buy. Please help me or send me any link for details thanku.
@@abhijitc215 No worries! It's never too late to learn! Here's a link to our buying guide and there's some articles and videos that will help you make a more informed decision on what you're looking for. www.tactics.com/info/skateboard-sizes-and-buying-guide This second link is to our selection of cruiser completes which are easy to maneuver normal sized boards that are great for short distance transportation. Although I'm still concerned that you asked about taking them "off road". I hope this helped in some way! Take care! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-skateboards
Those are the OJ Elite Hardline wheels, but those were some samples with no graphic. But you could just turn the graphic to the inside and it'd be about the same. 👌 - Tim www.tactics.com/oj/elite-hardline-skateboard-wheels/white-gold-99a
You can put them on a regular board, but the wheels are usually too big for standard trucks, so you end up getting wheelbite when you turn. So if you're wanting to put longboard wheels on your regular set up, you will need to put risers on your board so there's some extra clearance between the top of the wheels and the bottom of the board. Here's a video about risers. Hopefully this answered your question! - Tim
It's most likely your bushings on your trucks. One of them has probably been crushed on one side but not the other. Inspect your bushings and if one is lopsided, you can just loosen the kingpin nut a little with a 9/16 wrench and rotate the bushing 90 degrees so it's more even. If the bushings are reeeeeally bad, then you might just replace the bushings which is pretty easy and inexpensive. Here's a video on how to replace bushings if that's what ends up needing to happen. I hope that helps! - Tim ruclips.net/video/zQOoxk-v-Oc/видео.html
@@tacticsboardshop thank you so much I am a new skater so I don’t think the bushings have been bashed in but I will look for replacements thanks for the help 🙏
Is there any indication on the wheel as to the hardness? Any wheel below the 90-95a region isn't going to powerslide too well. Most park and street wheels will be around 95-101a in hardness which makes them more forgiving for sliding on a ledge or pivoting flip tricks. ✌ - Tim
Those are definitely pretty soft and wont powerslide well. Wheels don't usually powerslide unless they're in the upper 97-101a hardness range, or unless they're made with a specific slide formula like the Sector 9 Butterballs (which should only be used for longboards). I hope that helps a little! - Tim
Cruiser wheels and Longboard wheels will both roll well over rough ground. But Longboard wheels are usually too big to fit on a regular skateboard deck with standard trucks, so you'll probably want cruiser wheels to push around town with. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
There aren't any wheels that are the best of both. For park tricks you would want hard wheels, but for cruising you'd want soft wheels. The compromise I guess would be something like the OJ Plain Jane Keyframes or the Ricta Clouds because they're soft, but still small so you can do some tricks with them. They wont be very good for doing tricks because they wont slide much at all. If you want the best of both, the best thing to do is have two skateboard set ups where one is your actual "trick board" that you skate most of the time, and a "cruiser board" that has the soft cruiser wheels on it. The nice thing about the cruiser set up is that you don't need to have nice stuff on it. My cruiser set up is made of retired trucks and an old deck with OJ Super Juice wheels and it works great. I hope that helps! - Tim
If you have more questions, check out our full guide here. Cheers! 🛹❤
www.tactics.com/info/skateboarding-guide
1 min video and so much info. Thanks!
I just started skateboarding and when I go for long rides on cracked roads my foot becomes numb from the vibrations, do soft wheels fix that
Yup, soft wheels will make it smooth like butter!
Haha me too, I just went outside to play skateboard on rough roads. My foot becomes numb because of the vibration
Spitfire wheels are Fire, no one gonna talk about that
@playboi carti spitfire isnt shit fym
Funny thing is the day this was uploaded is the day I started skating lol 😂!
u still skate?
do you still skate?
Do you still skate?
Omg wtf same 😮
Do u even skate?
I honestly skate 53mm 90A for street and park and I think they are good. I find that I also lock into grinds a lot easier with them, but I have a pair of hard wheels just incase of me sticking up ;)
HeeeY ! What's the size of your deck ?
I want to know which wheels are good for very rough downhill street also can powerslide
Sounds like longboard wheels are what you're looking for. Most softer durometer skateboard wheels will not powerslide much at all, but there are plenty of longboard wheels that are super soft and smooth that are specifically designed and formulated to initiate slides easily. Check these out for example. - Tim
www.tactics.com/sector-9/butterball-slide-formula-longboard-wheels/white-65-80a
@@tacticsboardshop That's really loose advice, I think it would be better too recommend more specific guides for their discipline. Rough, fast downhill - 65mm butterballs are ok but bad advice for bumpy roads, bigger Freeride wheels are what he needs.
Any one of these should be great for that purpose (freeride wheels over 70mm):
www.tactics.com/longboard-wheels/freeride-sliding/rs-70mm,73mm,75mm
spitfires formula 4 i my oppinion
Bro you need the g slides form Powell peralta
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That tre flip at the begging though
When youre so happy that you bought Skateboard wheels
but you realized that you still need to get more stuffs to build a skate board
Facepaaaalm
me literally every time i buy skateboard parts
Would 92a wheels work for a lot of tricks, but also skateparks, and grindning and bowls?
92a will work for most skating. If you're used to 99a-101a wheels, the 92a wheels will be drastically grippier, but not impossible to powerslide with. Grinds and bowls will be fine, they'll just take a little bit to get used to (like everything in skating! 😂) Cheers! - Tim
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thank you this is so helpful!
That tic tac board looks fresh
Fresh mint
I've got 59mm 78a wheels, but rough roads still make my feet numb from the vibrations and it's not as noiseless as I;d like it to be. What would you recommend I do? I thought the wheels would be soft enough for cruising
Those wheels should be fine for rough roads, you must be riding on REALLY rough cobble stone, almost gravel roads. 78a is about as soft as they come, so you're only option is to go with even bigger wheels. If you're riding on very rough ground, it's not going to be silent no matter what wheels you're riding. Longboard wheels will be the smoothest option, but if you're putting big longboard wheels on a regular deck, you're gonna need some big risers so you have some wheelbite clearance. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop it does help ! One more question, could the bearings be contributing to noise ? I did a spin test and seems like they need replacement
@@IGarrettI Bearings don't usually make enough noise to be audible while you're riding. They can make some squeaking noises when they're getting rusty, and some groaning noises if they're full of gunk, but it's usually not louder than the noise of the riding itself. If you spin the bearings and they spin on their own for 10 to 20 seconds, then they should be fine, but if they slow down very quickly or stop suddenly while making a nasty crunching sound, then they need to be cleaned or replaced. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thanks a lot! Yup, they would spin for less than 10sec 😬 got a new set. Thanks for your help :D
This is too late to reply to, but durometers under 78 are good for rough roads. I use the 77A Caguamas from Orangatang with thick rubber shock pads. I've been seeing that the Boa Constrictor Wheels (90mm & 100mm) are better, but I have yet to try those wheels.
In opinion, which wheels are good for just cruising around the neighbourhood, street wheels or cruiser wheel? or it doesn't really matter
Cruiser wheels are definitely better for pushing around the neighborhood. They're not great for tricks, but they make almost any road rideable. Cheers! - Tim
www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
thanks alot. this really willl help
I have a question, What is the best wheel size for old school skateboard?
I’m looking for new wheels, I normally skate sidewalks and paved roads since I haven’t had a chance to go to a skatepark yet, I’m also trying to learn more tricks while still being able to skate on paved roads (street). What Durometer would you recommend
Hard wheels are hands down the best for tricks, but they're not great for super rough pavement. So it just depends on how rough the sidewalks and streets are where you live. If the roads are relatively smooth, then you should be fine with harder wheels. If the roads are smooth-ish you could get 52 - 54mm wheels, but if it's a little rough you could go up to 54-56mm to offset the roughness just a little bit. If you want to do tricks, then get hard wheels (99 - 101a), but if a smooth ride is more important then get soft wheels (78 - 85a). You could get some wheels in the 92a range, but they aren't necessarily great for tricks, and they're not the smoothest either. The best option is to have two separate set ups, one with hard wheels for doing tricks, and another cruiser set up that can have whatever components and some big soft wheels for transportation. I hope that helps! - Tim
Which wheels are good for street and park something in the middle also for beginers
Hey i have a question, Is cruiser wheels good for going over cracked roads, rough roads, pebbles, etc?
Yes they are good for that
Yes
hi tim i have a question, i wanna know what cruiser wheel would be good for a size 8 and my terrain isnt that bad but in some places it has horrible terrain, also i wanna go pretty fast too. so , what cruiser do you think would be good for me
If you just wanna go fast and mash around town, then get the softest wheels you can. Some 78a Ricta Cloud wheels or some 78a OJ Super Juice wheels would be perfect. If you get some wheels bigger than 55mm, it would be worth getting some riser pads too so you can turn sharply without worrying about wheelbite. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
I'm converting my skateboard into a cruiser by using riser pads and new wheels so I can skate around quieter and smoother. Should I get 60mm longboard wheels or 60mm cruiser wheels for this?
Either will work. Longboard wheels tend to be wider and heavier, so if you plan on doing some ollies up and down curbs or some simple flip tricks, then cruiser wheels will work better for that. 👍 - Tim
Can I put longboard wheels on a cruiser deck? For commuting with speed, but the convenience of a smaller board...
You totally can, however most longboard wheels are too big and you'll get wheelbite really easily when you turn. So if you're going to do it, put some riser pads on your baseblates so you can get a little more clearance for when you turn. Cheers! - Tim
Thank you.
What skateboard wheels would work good for doing tricks on rough roads? There’s no skateparks near me and all the roads nearby are pretty bumpy. I want something that could go over bumpy roads but can still do tricks unlike longboard wheels.
Hard wheels are the best for doing tricks, but it sounds like the roads around your are pretty haggard, so you should go for some smaller sized cruiser wheels. They're soft like longboard wheels, but they're the same size as normal skateboard wheels. They'll make rolling on rough ground much smoother, however they're not very forgiving for tricks. Pivoty tricks, powerslides and ledge/rail tricks aren't great with soft wheels, but they'll work okay for flip tricks and manuals. Something like the Ricta Clouds or the OJ Plane Jane Keyframes are probably what you're looking for. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim
Which wheels are best for road ?
What happened now ...tell me. You made the full documentary on skateboard wheels still not able to awnser !
@@BHARAT_MATA_KI_JAI842 Softer wheels (cruiser wheels) are smoother on rougher ground. Hard wheels (95-101a) don't handle rough pavement well, however if you're wanting to do tricks on your skateboard, I would still recommend hard wheels. But if you just want to roll fast and smooth and transportation is your main concern, then Cruiser wheels are the way to go. I hope that answers your question!
@@tacticsboardshop Thank you for your suggestions , I am so happy that you replied me to help me with it ! This helped a lot..' regret the way I asked the question to you ' But you just made my day 🙂🙂🙂😎😎😎
This is very helpful
what’s a good size for doing tricks at the skate and riding on roads without it being to difficult
I have a normal skateboard but I’m not really into learning tricks I just want to ride around my streets and town but I want some quite wheels and wheels that can go over bumps easily
Then you should get some soft cruiser wheels. They're quiet, and roll over pebbles, sticks, and sidewalk cracks like nothin'! If you get some bigger cruiser wheels (above 55mm) it might be a good idea to get some riser pads so you don't get wheelbite. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
HeY 👋 Guy ! Your explanations are soo undersable = ThX !!
> I'v just order a super Dogtown 10" decck and independent t's 215
> I'm questioning myself ÷ choosing Oj's Super Juice 78A
= 55mm diameter 🤔R 60mm ???
... Witch diameter would be the best choice needing Grip + SSpeed^
riding ramps, bowls'n mid-cool downhills ?
I'm perfectly okay considering THE" Compromise does NOT exist, D🥶mn'
So: which would you select without possibility to TRY ?!?
THX So Much for your precious publications 🤙👋
Thanks for the kind words! The OJ Super Juice wheels are a cruiser wheel through and through. They're going to be a bit grippy for riding ramps and bowls, but if you are going to skate them, I'd suggest the 55mm. (Those are the wheels I have on my cruiser set up right now.) If you do want the 60mm Super Juice wheels, I'd recommend some riser pads so you have a little more wheelbite clearance. Have fun skating your new set up! Cheers! - Tim
I have a question normally how much would 50mm street skating wheela cost at your local skate shop?
Depends on the brand, but they cost around 15-45$
I come from a place where there are no skateshops, skate parks, roads generally have lots of cracks. And I have a choice between a penny board and a proper skateboard. The deal is that I want to cruise around but at the same time I want to learn some tricks like Ollies and kickflips. What should I go for.
You can still do some simple tricks with soft wheels such as ollies, kickflips, manuals and so on. But once you start trying to do powerslides, slides or grinds on ledges or rails, tricks that involve pivots and so fourth, the soft wheels will be a hinderance for doing those tricks. But if you need some wheels for transportation and some simple tricks, then soft wheels will serve you fine. Here's a video with some more detailed info on the subject. I hope it helps you out! Cheers! - Tim ruclips.net/video/Hjtr9liRYSI/видео.html
What are the best wheels for riding on uneven sidewalks. Unpaved streets.
If the sidewalks are all chunked up like they are in Eugene, look for some big soft cruiser wheels, like the OJ Superjuice, Ricta Clouds, or the Santa Cruz Slimeball wheels. Look for something between 55 - 60 millimeters and between 75a - 85a. Slap those puppies on a regular deck and trucks with some risers, and you'll be bobbing a weaving around and over big cracks in no time. When you say "unpaved", are you talking about gravel roads? - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop yes gravel roads.
Unfortunately, there aren't really any skateboard wheels that will roll effectively on gravel. Even the off-road wheels that look like small tires won't roll well on gravel because the loose rocks have no traction and just crunch under the wheels. - Tim
Tactics Boardshop I’ve managed hard wheels on gravel, was walking speed tho.
cruiser wheels
What wheels should I get if I eventually want to learn tricks, but also want to ride smoothly to my friends house? Cruzer?
Cruiser wheels are definitely the way to go if you want a smooth ride. There are cruiser wheels that are the size of normal skate wheels that you'd be able to learn some flip tricks on. But soft wheels in general are not that great for tricks, especially for sliding-type tricks on ledges/rails or powerslides. A medium-hard wheel could be your solution, something around 90-95a, but the best solution is to have 2 different set ups. Have your current, most fresh set up be your main skateboard that you do tricks on, and have a secondary set up that has big soft cruiser wheels on it. That's what we do in the North West, our cruiser boards are just comprised of our old gear (old trucks, old deck, etc.) and we throw some big softies on there and mash through the rain on them. I hope that helps! - Tim
quick question
I'ma street skater and im wondering if the first set of wheels are okay for my style of skating
Yes, those are the wheels you'll want for doing tricks. 👍 - Tim
Hey Tim, are 55mm 88a wheels good for street? I ain't got smooth sidewalks on my place, only tiles.
The 88a wheels will definitely make the ride a lot smoother, but they are going to be a little extra grippy for tricks. You'll still be able to do flat ground tricks, manuals, and board slides and 5050's on flat bars and such. I'd say it's a good compromise for the conditions of the roads/sidewalks. 👍🛹 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Thanks Tim 🤙
I have a penny board, n I want to buy the classic board. Which wheel should I use??
It just depends on what type of skating you want to do. If you want to do tricks, then I recommend hard wheels, because they're slicker and have a certain amount of forgiveness when doing tricks. If you're wanting to just cruise around town, you could just swap the wheels off of your Penny board onto your regular deck. I hope that answers your question. Cheers! - Tim
cruiser wheels
If i get 54mm 92a ricta clouds wheels will they be okay for street, skatepark and tricks?
I would definitely classify the Ricta Clouds as more of a cruiser wheel. They'll be a smooth ride on pretty much any ground and they'll be okay for flip tricks and simple manuals, but they're not good for any sliding type tricks like powerslides, pivots, ledges, or flatbars because of how grippy they are. If you're wanting to do tricks, I'd recommend getting harder wheels (99-101a). Cheers! - Tim
have 2 sets of wheels, wheels for the skatepark and wheels for getting from point a to point b
What kind of Wheels is good for pointy skateboards
I'm not sure what you mean. Maybe you could elaborate? You can put any wheels on any shape board, so just use the wheels that will work best for the type of skating that you want to do. I hope that helps! - Tim
I'm from Brazil. Started skating on 101A 54mm wheels because of lack of cash. Really having a bad time on the pavement XD. What wheels would work best for some Vile roads? I'm willing to use raiser pads but not make a longboard. I want something that gives me a lot of comfort and security on rough roads.
You'll want soft wheels to ride on the rough roads. Something around 78 - 85a will be soft enough to roll smoothly. As far as size goes, the bigger the wheel, the smoother and faster it will be, but if you get something bigger than 55mm in diameter, you'll probably want riser pads so you don't get wheelbite too easily. 👍 - Tim
www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
one question bro can I use any kind of skateboard wheel in any skateboard
I just started to skate a month ago and i want to do tricks but in the same time i want to skateboard from house to school.i don’t know what should i do?is there a size and hardness that is good for both tricks and cruising?
There really aren't any that are the best of both. If you get something in the middle it will be able to roll decently over rougher pavement, but it wont be as smooth as a softer wheel, and it will still be too grippy for most slide/grind/pivot/shuv type tricks. The best option is to have a set of both wheels or even better, and entirely separate cruiser set up for commuting, and then you can just keep your hard wheels on your trick board. You could also try just having hard wheels that are a bit bigger (56ish mm) so you can roll a bit smoother, but also have that slippery hard wheel feeling. Here's a link to another video about wheels. Hopefully it can help steer you to the right wheels for you. I hope that helps! - Tim ruclips.net/video/Hjtr9liRYSI/видео.html
@@tacticsboardshop what do you is the good hardness with 56mm?
@@saiyan_motivation3313 99a will work just fine. Again though, it's not gonna be as smooth as a true cruiser (soft) wheel but you'll be able to do tricks and it will handle roughness a little better than 50-54mm wheels. 👍 - Tim
One of my questions is what type of hardness is better for street skating
Hard wheels (95a +) are what you want for doing actual tricks. Soft wheels aren't forgiving when landing or pivoting tricks and should basically used only for smooth transportation. Cheers! - Tim
Thank you
Would 54mm 80hd spitfire wheels work I want to go from point a to point b
Yep, those will work well for cruising around town. They're not the softest cruiser wheel, but they'll still be solid for rough gound, cracks, pebbles and what not. And since they're not too big, you'll still be able to pop ollies and do some flip tricks. Cheers! - Tim
Those or perfect for cruising
I want wheels that would do well with tricks at the skate park, but at the same time be able to withstand rougher terrain.
There really aren't any wheels that have the "best of both worlds." You'll have to make a decision based on what kind of skating you want to do. If you want something for riding smooth, then get softer wheels (78 - 85a) and if you want to do tricks, then get hard wheels (99 - 101a). You could always get hard wheels that are a little bigger to offset some of the roughness (56 - 58mm). Here in the PNW a lot of roads are really bad so we have 2 separate set-ups. One has hard wheels and is the designated “trick board”, and another with big soft wheels that's specifically for transportation. So I'll be riding around town on my cruiser, and have my "trick board" strapped to my backpack. Since the cruiser is only meant for transportation, it can be built with any old deck/parts you have laying around. I hope that helps. Stay safe out there! ✌ - Tim
What does riding vert mean?
"Vert" is short for vertical. So someone who rides "vert" is someone that skates ramps (quarter pipes or half pipes) that go completely vertical for at least a portion of the ramp. Sometimes people will use the the term "vert" and transition interchangeably, but transition refers more to any type of ramps you find in a skatepark, but vert is more specific to ramps that are completely 90 degrees vertical. I hope that clarifies it!
Tactics Boardshop thanks!
Riding a vertical halfpipe
vert is done in a a big half pipe
Can you use longboard wheels on a regular skateboard
so i use the formula four wheels for street, and they work better then anything i have tried so far. i have also heard that they are street wheels, but i am confused are the street or park?
Ok so I've just started skating and I'm going for a cruiser board. I want something that is not so soft that I am restricted to just cruising but allows some versatility.. if that makes sense. I'm not looking to go vert or do too many tricks but I have both smooth and rocky pavement where I live here in England so kinda wanna go in the middle.. Not rly sure what to go for but was thinking maybe idk 58mm 86a- 90a wheels....???
Yep! You're right, 86a - 90a-ish wheels are kind of the middle ground that will roll decently smooth and you'll still be able to do some tricks. Also if you go with some wheels bigger than 55mm be sure to get some risers so you don't get a bunch of wheelbite! They're not going to accel at either riding smooth or doing tricks, so you'll be kinda compromising for those wheels. We also get a lot of rain here in the Pacific Northwest and many skaters have two different set ups, a cruiser with big soft wheels for transportation, and another with hard wheels for tricks. I hope you find the perfect wheels for you! Cheers! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop tysm. I think i have decided to just go all the way for a cruiser board I guess. About to order 69mm 78a wheels with ½ inch riser pads.
@@edenschannel101 Nice! Those are gonna mob! Make sure you have long enough hardware for those risers. You'll need at least 1 3/8, but I think 1 1/2 is easier to find. Have fun out there! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Went for 59mm 78a Cloud Ride Iceez from Tactics and they are just what I wanted thank you so much😫😫😫
I am looking for some smooth wheels that will fit on a regular skateboard deck. I wasn't sure if longboard wheels would be too big
Yeah, longboard wheels are usually way too big and would require some beefy riser pads. But cruiser wheels are just as good, just get something super soft around 78a, somewhere between 55 - 60mm and you'll be golden. I currently have the OJ Super Juice wheels on my commute cruiser and they are perfect. ⛽⛽🔥! Cheers! - Tim
www.tactics.com/oj/mini-super-juice-skateboard-wheels/orange-78a
I want to replace some 70mm wheels I have but not sure what hardness I need. Not gonna be sliding on them, just gonna be used for smooth riding around town and the streets are super bumpy and lots of broken pavement and loose pebbles. What do you recommend along with some pretty fast and reliable bearings??
If you're not concerned with sliding, then get something super soft maybe around 78a and one that has a smooth skin (not stone ground riding surface). These wheels are bad ass.
www.tactics.com/longboard-wheels/smooth/rs-70mm
As for bearings, Bones and Bronson make fast and reliable bearings. The Bones Swiss and the Bronson Raws are 🔥. Cheers! - Tim
www.tactics.com/skateboard-bearings
@@tacticsboardshop Awesomeee!! Putting in the bag right now 🔥
I want to get Bones Rough Riders in 59mm as 56 is not available and was wondering if a 1/8 riser is enough? My trucks are independents.
1/8 inch risers should be enough if you ride medium tightness trucks. But if you skate them super loose, you might want to go up to 1/4 inch. 👍
Is there a penny board with the trucks of a longboard
I have a question do you know what the best fast wheel are for a scateboards
If I get 60mm cruiser wheels do I really need riser pads and should I keep them on if I change the wheels back to park/53mm 100a.
You don't technically NEED them. You can still roll and will have some clearance, but if your trucks are moderately loose, you'll get wheelbite if you turn too sharp or land an ollie with too much weight on one side. It's a good idea to have them on if you have 60mm soft wheels. You don't really need the risers for the 53mm wheels, but you could just leave them on and you'll get used to it. The best strategy would be to have two separate set ups, one with the crusier wheels, and the other for skating/tricks. But since the cruiser set up is primarily for transportation, you can use any old deck/trucks that you have laying around or from friends. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Thank you, I actually found some smaller wheels (56mm) so that should help with getting less wheelbite
im not able to power slide i use a speed demon 52 mm which wheel should i be using
You didn’t talked about freestyle wheels…
I have just started skating like 2 months ago I know how to push and stuff but my question is u have bone wheels and I skate street but have not been at a skatepark yet I just wanna know if bones wheels are good I’m new so I don’t know anything
Yep, Bones wheels will work great at a skatepark! Cheers! - Tim
Is it okay to put a long board wheel to a trick board or whatever its called?
You can, but longboard wheels are usually too big for regular skate trucks, so you'll need to put risers between the board and the trucks so the wheels have extra clearance under the deck so you don't wheelbite every time you turn. Here's a video about wheelbite and risers if you're interested. Cheers! - Tim ruclips.net/video/rdk2WCU3GIA/видео.html
Are there any problems (excluding wheel bite) If I put longboard wheels (63mm) on a skateboard (8.5) for cruising in the city?
Wheelbite will be the biggest issue, you'll need some risers for sure, but 63mm isn't too huge of a wheel. You'd probably be ok with some 1/4 inch or maybe 3/8 inch risers. The board will be kind of tall, so your front leg might get pretty tired from doing a one legged half squat for every push, but other than that, you should be good with that set-up. Stay safe out there! 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Thank you very much for the quick and helpful reply :)
so if I was just going out the filmer wheels will be better, aslo what is the best hardness for them wheels
Cruiser/filmer wheels are definitely better for just rolling around town! Usually cruiser wheels range in hardness from around 78a - 85a. Cheers! - Tim
Would I need to change bearings and trucks if I’m changing the wheels here and there ?
Nah, just keep the trucks on and swap the bearings into the new wheels and you're good to go! Are you changing your wheels very frequently?
Tactics Boardshop thank you and no not yet I was considering getting soft wheels and now I am
I wanna know which wheels I should use if I wanna do tricks but also to cruise around (the roads of where I'm from are very rough)
There really aren't any wheels that have the "best of both worlds." You'll have to make a decision based on what kind of skating you want to do. If you want something for riding smooth, then get softer wheels (78 - 85a) and if you want to do tricks, then get hard wheels (99 - 101a). You could always get hard wheels that are a little bigger to offset some of the roughness (56 - 58mm). Here in the Pacific North West a lot of roads are really bad so we have 2 separate set-ups. One has hard wheels and is the designated “trick board”, and another with big soft wheels that's specifically for transportation. So I'll be riding around town on my cruiser, and have my "trick board" strapped to my backpack. Since the cruiser is only meant for transportation, it can be built with any old deck/parts you have laying around. I hope that helps. Stay safe out there! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop alright, thank you for the help
Also, if you only have one board to play with then having 2 sets of wheels is not a bad idea. Really only takes a few minutes to swap out the wheels.
What wheel is best for rough road and traveling?
Longboard/soft cruiser wheels are better for transportation and rolling on rough ground. 👍
www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
@@tacticsboardshop thanks
Can I attach 80mm longboard wheels on my standard skateboard (not penny board or longboard)? I would obviously use spacers…
You can but it's a bit unnecessary. You'll need to use at least some 1/2 inch risers (maybe even more!) with 1 1/2 inch (or 2") hardware. Usually 55-60mm soft wheels are big enough for a buttery ride, but if you want 80mm wheels, then go for it. That board is going to be very tall, so your quad muscles on your front leg is gonna get one heck of a workout every time you push! On the plus side, you'll probably be able to take that beast off road. Have fun! - Tim
Thanks man! Extremely helpful!
I hate the way wheels are now. They're either way to hard or way too soft. I prefer something in the middle like a 95 or 97 A wheels, but they are very hard to find on modern wheel shapes.
Cruiser wheels would be good for street skaters...I think
Cruiser wheels are good for riding smoothly on crusty streets, but they're not good for doing tricks. If you're wanting to skate flatground, ledges, gaps, rails etc, I'd recommend hard wheels every time. Cheers! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop yea but what makes a certain wheel better at tricks than another??
@@tenjeeeero524 It's the hardness. Hard wheels (95-101a) are more slippery and don't back into your feet. They're better for tricks because they will allow you to slide on ledges and rails and on the ground, and they're more forgiving for pivots and wheelbite. Cruiser wheels on the other hand are soft (78-90a), making them very grippy and smooth for rolling, but very unforgiving for wheelbite and doing tricks. Usually fliptricks don't work well on soft wheels unless you land perfectly, and they also don't work for any kind of powerslide or ledge tricks. So when I'm referring to cruiser wheels I'm talking about bigger soft wheels for transportation. When I'm referring to park/street wheels, I'm talking about small to medium size hard wheels. I hope that helps clear things up. 👍 - Tim
So, just to make sure... ummm is the 99a wheels are good for rough and smooth sufaces?
So the 99a a wheels roll well on smoother ground but don't really handle rough pavement well, and softer wheels are smooth on any ground. But if you're wanting to do tricks, I'd still recommend hard wheels because soft wheels are unforgiving for tricks. I hope that helps!
Your website suggested that for wheels 55mm or larger for risers. But this video said larger than 56mmm. Which wold be true?
I'd probably go on the safe side and say 55mm. But it totally depends on how loose you skate your trucks. If your trucks are relatively tight, then you could easily get away with 56mm and no risers, but if you like them super loose then they might be a good idea on 53mm wheels. It's really all about personal preference, rather than a set rule. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thank you!
@@tinyinfant825 extra bit- if you have tall trucks 54mm (indys) and up you can get away with 54-56 mm wheels with relatively zero wheelbite
can we do ollie and kickflip with cruiser wheels ??
Yep, you should be able to do ollies and kickflips just fine on cruiser wheels. It'll be a little heavier than usual, but you'll just have to get use to it and you'll be fine. 👍 - Tim
Can longboard wheels be used for skateboard or only for longboard?
You can definitely use longboard wheels on a regular skateboard, but since they're usually quite large (65mm +) you'll need risers on your board so your trucks can accommodate the wheels without getting wheelbite too much. 👍 - Tim
Whats the best wheels for sliding 8O% rebound harder wheels? I dont know hehe
In general, the harder the wheel, the easier it will slide. But there are some soft longboard wheels that are specially formulated to initiate slides easily. Does that answer your question? - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop like what kind of wheels ( stone ground )?
@@paoloneri2771 Yep, stone ground wheels initiate slides better than smooth or treaded wheels.
www.tactics.com/longboard-wheels/freeride-sliding
can you still do flip tricks with cruisers?
Certainly! Cruiser wheels are less forgiving for tricks because since they're bigger and softer, they grip the bottom of your board when they wheelbite making you come to a complete halt.
So if i get 54mm wheels on a low truck will i be fine?
It depends on how loose you ride your trucks. If you ride them super loose then you'll definitely get wheelbite a bunch, so wax up your wheelbite spot. If your trucks are medium-ish, they you'll get occasional wheelbite when you land heavy on one side, and if they're tight then you probably wont get wheelbite very much. But 54mm with low trucks is still a common set up and you should be fine. Cheers! - Tim
What do you need to take the wheels off and put on the others?
All you need is a 1/2 inch wrench to take off the axle nuts and you'll be able to swap the wheels. 👍 - Tim
Thanks
What are the best wheels for power slides
Are you talking about sliding on a longboard or on a skateboard? For a regular skateboard, the harder the wheels are and the smaller the contact patch is, the more slippery it will be. For longboard wheels, look for specialty slide formula wheels that have stone ground surfaces and those will slide like butter. I hope that helps! ✌ - Tim
What wheels would you suggest to go from point a to b
Pretty much any longboard or cruiser wheel will work for transportation. The advantage of cruiser wheels for commutes is that since they're not so big, you can still ollie and maneuver pretty easily and don't have to worry about wheelbite too much. Check out these cruiser wheels. - Tim
www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
cruiser wheels
is it ok that i want to learn tricks and things like that for park and street but i accidentally got the 2nd wheels that you showed?
If you got soft wheels on accident, then it's gonna be more difficult to learn tricks in the park or streets. Soft wheels are really good for transportation or doing more simpler tricks at really crusty spots. You certainly can learn tricks on soft wheels, it's just less forgiving.
@@tacticsboardshop thankyou!
Is a 55mm 100A good for Street on rough ground?
It should work well! Although it also depends on how rough the ground is. It should be able to handle most things, but super-crusty ground like cobble stone will be difficult. 👍
Who made the tic tac board
What if I buy 58mm wheels but I weigh 100 pounds? Like the most I can turn is like 30 degrees
You can loosen the trucks and put some risers on there and you'll be fine! 👌
What would be the best for me? I want to be able to skate parks and street.
You'll want hard wheels if you want to do tricks! 👍
Tactics Boardshop cheers bro ❤️
I really need some help, im amongst the few aspiring skateboarders in Pakistan and we dont really have a depot here for skateboards i could really use your assistance with some concerns.
What's your concerns?
My height is 6ft and weight is around 70kg, I want to know whitch type of wheel is go faster in off road. Please tell me.
Longboard wheels are hands down the fastest and smoothest but they don't really fit properly on a normal skateboard. If you have a normal deck, then you should get "cruiser" wheels. Which are similar to regular skate wheels but they're much softer and smoother. I'm not really sure to what degree of "off road" you're talking about, but skateboard wheels in general don't do well off road. They might be able to roll on some short grass and compacted dirt, but they won't be able to handle gravel or loose dirt.
@@tacticsboardshop Dear sir, I have no idea in sketboard i want to buy a sketboard for traveling purpose in short distance. I don't know whitch type sket i buy. Please help me or send me any link for details thanku.
@@abhijitc215 No worries! It's never too late to learn! Here's a link to our buying guide and there's some articles and videos that will help you make a more informed decision on what you're looking for. www.tactics.com/info/skateboard-sizes-and-buying-guide
This second link is to our selection of cruiser completes which are easy to maneuver normal sized boards that are great for short distance transportation. Although I'm still concerned that you asked about taking them "off road". I hope this helped in some way! Take care! - Tim
www.tactics.com/cruiser-skateboards
Where can I buy those plain white wheels at the start of the video?
Those are the OJ Elite Hardline wheels, but those were some samples with no graphic. But you could just turn the graphic to the inside and it'd be about the same. 👌 - Tim
www.tactics.com/oj/elite-hardline-skateboard-wheels/white-gold-99a
Tactics Boardshop thanks might have to get a pair
what will happen if i put longboard wheels on a standard setup
You can put them on a regular board, but the wheels are usually too big for standard trucks, so you end up getting wheelbite when you turn. So if you're wanting to put longboard wheels on your regular set up, you will need to put risers on your board so there's some extra clearance between the top of the wheels and the bottom of the board. Here's a video about risers. Hopefully this answered your question! - Tim
can i order longboard wheels to phillipines?
Yes, we ship to the Philippines! ✈👍
Ik this is unrelated but my skateboard can turn further to the left than to the right is there a way to fix this 🙏
It's most likely your bushings on your trucks. One of them has probably been crushed on one side but not the other. Inspect your bushings and if one is lopsided, you can just loosen the kingpin nut a little with a 9/16 wrench and rotate the bushing 90 degrees so it's more even. If the bushings are reeeeeally bad, then you might just replace the bushings which is pretty easy and inexpensive. Here's a video on how to replace bushings if that's what ends up needing to happen. I hope that helps! - Tim
ruclips.net/video/zQOoxk-v-Oc/видео.html
@@tacticsboardshop thank you so much I am a new skater so I don’t think the bushings have been bashed in but I will look for replacements thanks for the help 🙏
Can we put 2 riser pads in a skateboard
Of course! Just be sure you have some hardware that's long enough to accommodate both risers! Cheers! - Tim
I have park and street wheels but, for some reason they are squishy and don’t powerslide well. They are also small and light.
Is there any indication on the wheel as to the hardness? Any wheel below the 90-95a region isn't going to powerslide too well. Most park and street wheels will be around 95-101a in hardness which makes them more forgiving for sliding on a ledge or pivoting flip tricks. ✌ - Tim
It’s around 86a
Those are definitely pretty soft and wont powerslide well. Wheels don't usually powerslide unless they're in the upper 97-101a hardness range, or unless they're made with a specific slide formula like the Sector 9 Butterballs (which should only be used for longboards). I hope that helps a little! - Tim
Thx
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What abt jelly wheels ??
Whcih one is the fastest?
Which one is for a rough road?🤔🤔🤨
Cruiser wheels and Longboard wheels will both roll well over rough ground. But Longboard wheels are usually too big to fit on a regular skateboard deck with standard trucks, so you'll probably want cruiser wheels to push around town with. Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/cruiser-wheels
@@tacticsboardshop Thanks 😊😊
My friend Walmart skateboard wheels spin faster than mine 😭 pls help me
54mm is good
Which do you mean for park or street skating?
What wheels would you recommend for cruising and doing park tricks?
There aren't any wheels that are the best of both. For park tricks you would want hard wheels, but for cruising you'd want soft wheels. The compromise I guess would be something like the OJ Plain Jane Keyframes or the Ricta Clouds because they're soft, but still small so you can do some tricks with them. They wont be very good for doing tricks because they wont slide much at all. If you want the best of both, the best thing to do is have two skateboard set ups where one is your actual "trick board" that you skate most of the time, and a "cruiser board" that has the soft cruiser wheels on it. The nice thing about the cruiser set up is that you don't need to have nice stuff on it. My cruiser set up is made of retired trucks and an old deck with OJ Super Juice wheels and it works great. I hope that helps! - Tim
Thanks!
spitfire are really good formula 4's are a good example
I ride 39 mm 103A bordy cake drip drops
I have the biggest wheel