How often should I replace the wheels and trucks on my skateboard?

How often should I replace the wheels and trucks on my skateboard?

You can swap your wheels around about every 2 or 3 months, depending on how often you ride your skateboard. Rotating or swapping your wheels will increase prolong lifespan and your wheels will wear out more evenly.

Do you need speed washers?

Problems Without Spacers Speed washers increase speed and promote longer bearing life by reducing friction between the bearing and axle nut and hangar. They also help to protect your bearings from dirt and debris.

How can I make my skateboard wheels faster?

You can pick up a bottle of Bones Speed Cream at the skate shop, or try some Prolong from the auto parts store. It doesn’t take much, and the excess will just spin out when you replace your shields, pop your bearings back in your wheels and start shredding. Skate safe and enjoy your new-found speed.”

How much does it cost to tighten skateboard wheels?

Your skateboard wheels should be tight enough that they spin freely. However, you don’t want the wheels so loose that they wiggle on the truck’s axle. If the wheel stops spinning after a few seconds, you’ll want to loosen them.

Do skateboard wheels get old?

Skateboard wheels will last a long time if unused. I have a couple of boards from the 70’s with the original wheels, and they work just fine, although, they may have lost some of their plasticity, or rubbericity, perhaps.

How long do skateboards last?

Overall, most skateboards should last at least 2 to 4 months, but only the deck should need to be replaced after that time if you’re keeping good care of your board.

Can you skate with broken trucks?

Not only your trucks but wheels, bearings, hardware, and your deck should be in reasonable condition. Skateboard trucks, as with other things, are not intended to be used broken, do not function how they were intended and will fail, likely to injure yourself or others.

What does razor tail do?

For starters, a razor tail causes the deck to lose pop, affecting how high the board gets from an ollie and other flip tricks. If you notice that your board has a razor tail but it’s not affecting your ollies or continuing to chip badly when attempting tricks, then you can keep riding it for a little while.

How do you put a wheel on a skateboard?

Place one speed washer on the axle of the skateboard truck. If you’re using a spacer, put it on the axle next. If not, install the wheel onto the axle, followed by the second washer. With your skate tool or wrench, fasten the nut until there is no play—the wheel should be able to spin freely.

Can you slap longboard wheels on a regular skateboard?

Yes, you can slap a couple of longboard wheels on a regular skateboard, but it has its limitations. The parts don’t always go well together (in the first case) and riding it can feel awkward. You need to rise your trucks to avoid wheel bite, make sure your trucks are tight, and bushings shouldn’t be too soft.

What is skateboard wheel bite and how do you fix it?

What Is Skateboard Wheel Bite? Skateboard Wheel bite is caused when wheels rub against the base of your skateboard deck. Generally caused by sharp turns and the impact on your skateboard. This can happen while cruising, or even worse…when you land a kickflip down a 10 stair only to be suddenly stopped.

What size skateboard do I need for cruising?

Using a regular skateboard is cheaper than buying a longboard or cruiser. Decks starting from 8.25″ or wider are fine for cruising, Get a pair of Venture, Paris, or Independent trucks and some softer wheels. Make sure the trucks match the width of your board and get some proper wheels and bearings.