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!
Ok. I’m customizing my skateboard. I have a 7.7″ deck, and 7.75 medium trucks. What size wheels should I get?
So i just bought a 7.8 deck and a pair of 139 indy’s because my 129 indy’s made the deck wheel bite more often than not. these arn’t going to poke out of the sides are they? i’m hoping that 139′s on a 7.8 is about the right size and fit for the type of transition riding i’m going to be doing on this deck. thoughts?
Hi there, I have a 8.5 deck but am struggling with flip tricks so I’m thinking of purchasing a smaller deck, maybe 7.5. I also want low trucks, what are the lowest in the market?
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Lachy
dude i need 2 know what truck should i get 4 in 7.50 deck the sliver a-class trucks or the new 129 indy lows!,i need them very low!!!,& who has the lowest trucks out there!.
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im buy a 8.0 plan B deck and im not sure on truck sizing with thunder liek what 145 meens? and high or low can u help me plz
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My board is 9 inchs wide but the trucks are being mounted where the board is only 6 inchs wide would a truck with a 6 inch hanger and a 8.5 inch axle work?
hey i jsut got a 7.8 deck and i was wondering if 5″ thunders would do ?
I have an 8 and half inch wide board and i have 140 thunders. Is that to small of a truck size?
come on please help me should i get the sliver a class trucks or the new indy lows 129′s?,for an 7.50 deck?, please help A.S.A.P,Thanks
Do 135 trucks go with a 7.625 deck ??