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!



again could I do 169s on a 8.5. i really need an answer.
5.0 Axle 7.75″ or 5.25 Axle 8″ trucks and 7.5 x 31.38 or 7.75 x 31.25 board
would any of that work?
hey there, i bought a 7.75 board n the guys at the skateshoop gave me some thunder trucks but i dont know what size. then i got an 8.0 board n the trucks still worked fine, now i got a 8.25 toy machine board(looks more like an 8.1). will i be able to ride that board well or will it be very hard? i skate street and park.
would it look right if i have a 8.00 deck and a 7.65 trucks?
@Dylan yes!
what size trucks and wheels do i need for a 7 inch skateboard
can i put 127mm trucks on a 7.75 deck
Will my 149 trucks fit on the new 8.0 deck I’m getting?
what size are 147 used for
will a 147 thunder trucks fit an 8.1 deck?? i really need an answer tnx