With skateboard trucks, there are three different heights: Low – 50 to 53 millimetre wheels, Mid – 53 to 56 millimetre wheels and High for bigger wheels.
How big should my trucks be on my skateboard?
For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.
Do higher trucks give more pop?
In our experience, having skated lots of different trucks, we reckon the ‘pop’ you get doesn’t really differ between high or low trucks.
Are low or high trucks better?
Low trucks are considered the most stable. They are are fast turning, have a responsive pop, better stability when grinding and a more stable centre of gravity. Ideal for technical skateboarding, flip tricks, and ledge grinds.
What size trucks are best for a 8.25 deck?
Which trucks do I need? If you’re setting out to buy new trucks, you’ll find that each brand labels trucks differently. That means if you ride an 8.25-inch board then you’d need Independent 144s, Thunder 148s or Venture 5.6s (each have an axle length of 8.25-inches).
Will 139 trucks fit a 8.25 deck?
The 139s have a 137 millimeter hanger with an 8 inch axle. This size is built specifically to fit with boards between the 7.75 and 8.25 inch width range.
What trucks do pro skaters use?
Many top-level pro skaters use Thunder trucks and the Hollow Lights II trucks in particular. What makes these trucks ideal for skateboarding is that they have a forged baseplate that adds impact resistance as well as hollow kingpins and axles to reduce the weight.
What happens if your trucks are too small?
What Happens When Your Trucks Are Too Narrow. When you’re trucks don’t match your board and aren’t wide enough you’ll get the carpet riding effect. You won’t be able to see your wheels, just your deck. Just a tad too small doesn’t really matter but at a certain point, you’ll run into trouble.
Are Thunder Trucks low or high?
Are Thunder Trucks Low? Thunder Trucks do have low trucks that measure in at 49mm ride height. Thunder is unique in that they have various baseplates (BP) for the various widths.
Are low trucks good for beginners?
High trucks give you a more responsive turn and a little more wheel clearance so that you can use bigger wheels with less chance of wheel bite. TIP: If you are a beginner, we recommend choosing high trucks because it will give you far more truck and wheel options to choose from.
What size trucks should I get for a 8.5 deck?
Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks
| Skateboard Truck Size Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deck Size | Hanger Width | Axle Width |
| 8.25 to 8.75″ | 149mm / 6″ | 215mm / 8.5″ |
| 8.75 to 9.75″ | 160mm / 6.3″ | 226mm / 8.5″ |
| Over 9.75″ | 183mm / 7.2″ | 254mm / 10″ |
What size trucks do I need for a 9 deck?
Skateboard Truck & Wheel Size Chart
| Truck Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8.25″ | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| 8.5″ | 5.85 | 8.0/9.0 |
| 8.75″ | 9.0 | |
| 9″ | 9.0 |
What trucks are best for street skating?
The Best Skateboard Trucks for Street
- CCS Skateboard Trucks.
- Paris Skateboard Trucks.
- Independent Standard Trucks.
- BYBAIZ Skateboard Trucks.
- Havoc 5.0 Skateboard Trucks.
- Thunder Polished Trucks.
- Venture Skateboard Trucks.
- Tensor Skateboard Trucks.
What are low trucks called?
What is a Takuache truck? Takuaches prefer either dropped or lifted trucks, also called mamalonas.
Do trucks matter on a skateboard?
Skateboard trucks are the most important part of your board, perhaps even are the heart and soul. Trucks have a huge impact on how your board feels and performs, they also last the longest. There are many different skateboard trucks out there, some better than others depending on what you want to do.
What size wheel is best for street skating?
between 52-54mm
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. The most popular street skating wheel sizes are between 52-54mm.
How big is an 8.25 skateboard?
Specifically, 8.25 skateboards work well with 32″ or roughly 81 for skateboard sizes in cm. Skateboards this long usually come with a 14.38″ wheelbase, enough to help the rider balance better.
What size are Ace trucks?
Ace Skateboard Truck Size Chart
| Truck Size | Skateboard Deck Width |
|---|---|
| 11 | 6.5 – 7.0 |
| 22 | 7.0 – 7.75 |
| 33 | 7.75 – 8.25 |
| 44 | 8.25 – 8.75 |
What size Indys for 8.25 deck?
This was an issue if you like to match your axle and deck width and you rode an 8.25″ deck. The Independent 139 was a little shy of being wide enough and 149 created a little overhang. Indy recently hit the market with their Independent 144 truck and it was the Goldilocks of trucks for an 8.25″ deck.
How tall are independent trucks?
Did you know Independent Trucks come in three different heights? Yep it’s true, The Standard Profiles are 55mm (gap between axle and deck), Mid Profiles at 53.5mm and Low Profiles at 48.5mm.
Why are skateboard trucks called trucks?
The name comes from the movement of train-car wheel assemblies–known as trucks–which track one-another along the rails. Balma, whose father worked for the Southern Pacific railroad, saw the similarity in the way that skateboard trucks and train carriages operate.