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!
would 169s be ok on a 8.5?
Will it ride at all or would it be out of the question?
So I have a 7.5 board with 5.0 trucks are 54 size wheels good?
Yes Jane that will work great. Get 1/8″ Risers though…
im gonna get 7.9 deck and 5.0 Axle 7.75″ or 5.25 Axle 8″ trucks
is it good?
if i skate 8.0 board then the truck is 129 it is okay ?
@Abraham either set-up will work. Its all personal preference but most people like their trucks to be a little bit smaller than their deck.
@Chunlan yes that will work but 139s would probably be better.
and what wheel size should i get?
my shoes size is 10. wht size of deck should i take ? i prefer street
i have an 8″ board i want to know what would be the best trucks to get i do a little bit of everything basically i wanna know what would be best if i wanna get speed and still have trick control?