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 itll 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.
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