Skateboard trucks: What size do you need?
In: Build a SkateboardWhen choosing a skateboard truck, you want to consider width and height.
Width
Your skateboard truck should match your deck in size. Skateboard deck sizes vary from 7.45 to 8.5 inches in street skating. Measure the body of the truck to get the info you need to determine if it will fit your deck.
- 5″ Hanger / 129mm / 7.75″ Axle skateboard trucks fit decks from 7.5 to 8 inches.
- 5.25″ Hanger / 139mm / 8.0″ Axle skateboard trucks fit decks from 8 to 8.5 inches.
For skateboard decks 9 inches and above made for street cruising, ramp, and pool skating, you’ll need a larger truck
- For decks 8.5 to 9 inches, use a 149mm skateboard truck.
- For decks 9 to 10 inches, use a 169mm truck.
- For decks 10 inches and above, use a 215mm skateboard truck.
Height
The height of your truck will affect what you can do with the board. If you want more stability for flip tricks, a low skateboard truck and small wheels are your best bet. For cruising and speed, you need a higher skate truck to accommodate large wheels. If you’re a beginner, stick with a standard medium truck.
Check out the available skateboard trucks at Warehouse Skateboards!
i was wondering if i get a 136 truck can i ride it on a 7.5 deck?
You can do it, but the trucks will stick out past the deck some. For tricks that isn’t a good thing, but if you are bombing hills or cruising it sometimes can be a good thing. Hope this helps.
So, i can use 5.0 trucks for a 7.5 deck?
That is perfect. Check out our Buying Guide!
i’m buying a 10″ cruiser deck – can I use trucks with a 9″ axle?
Yes you can, but usually you would use 10″ Axle Trucks
I have a 7.5 board, can I use some 145 from venture?
sorry I mean 145 from thunder
That would be perfect
i skate tensor mids. is there a big difference between tensor mids and lows? and will it affect my flip trick abillities?