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!



Okay so im thinking of getting a new board and i really like my 7.5 size, but i was wondering if i should try 7.75 size, im 15 weigh 115 and 9.5 – 10 shoe size
Hi I wear a 8.5 shoe what size deck should I get. I do more street than vert.
7.6 or 7.75″ Deck @Fernando
what size trucks go good with a 7.5 deck
Can i use a size 7.5 truck on a 7.5 deck?
Yes @justin, that would be perfect.
what size deck should i get? i wear a size 11 shoe but really foot size is like 10 and im 5 foot 4 153 lbs.
also what about a 147 truck from thunder on a 7.625 deck?
i’m going to buy thunder trucks. Should i buy the 147 or 149 trucks. I ride 8.1” deck and might buy even a little larger deck soon, something like 8.25”. I don’t want to buy different size trucks first for the 8.1 and then 8.25. I want something that work both. What size would you recommend?
if i have a 7.8 board should i get 139 indys?