We probably have one of the largest selections of skateboard wheels in the UK. If you need some new wheels for your skateboard then you'll find a set here for sure. We stock all of the top skateboard wheel brands such as Bones, OJ Wheels, Powell Dragons, Ricta, Sabbath, Slime Balls, Snot, Spitfire and Speedlab Wheels. Our skateboard wheels generally range from 50mm through to 60mm but some brands that we carry will make wheels as small as 45mm and others right up to 76mm. The majority of our skateboard wheels are hard for modern day skateboarding but if you're after a softer wheel for your setup then check out our Wheel Hardness filter and select Soft Skateboard wheels and see what we have available in that category. Popular choices in the softer wheel range are Ricta Clouds (available in 3 different hardness and in various sizes) and Powell Peralta's Dragon Formula. Oh and all our skateboard wheels are sold in sets of four wheels.
There are a number of things to bear in mind when choosing your skateboard wheels
Size -
Skateboard Wheels vary in size and the general rule of thumb is the larger the wheel you skate the faster they will go. But! Also the heavier/clumsier your setup will become, so it is all down to personal preference and what works for you and the terrain that you skate. A smaller wheel will be better for more technical tricks etc
Skateboard Wheels are measured in millimetres across the diameter and vary from usually 50mm - 60mm. Our usual advice for people just starting out skateboarding is to go between 52mm-54mm and see how you get on. If your pavements are a little rough go for the larger 54mm as this will help get over the cracks etc, if they're nice and smooth try the 52mm.
Shape -
In recent years there's been a whole bunch of skateboard wheel shapes appear in the market. A lot of people like a classic wheel shape but some will like a wider wheel for a more stable ride and slide, others will prefer something with a flatter edge to help them lock in to grinds etc. Again it is all personal preference so if these are your first set of wheels perhaps try a classic shape?
Hardness -
Skateboard wheel hardness is measured in durometer (a measurement used in rubber and plastics) and a general rule of thumb here is that a hard wheel will be good for a fast ride and sliding and a soft wheel will be better on rougher terrain and grippier (as well as kinder on the knees). So a quick breakdown of hardness is that 100A is a hard wheel and numbers below this will be softer. The most popular hardness wheel that we sell is 99A, this is still hard but just a little softer than 100A and allows for a decent grip and slide. Dropping down through the 90's and you'll find 92A is a much softer wheel but still allows some control. Getting into the 80's and they're becoming bouncier, in the 70's they're super soft (78A seems to be the softest on the market these days). So if this is your first set of skateboard wheels perhaps go for 99A for an all round wheel to start?