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’d try to get some trucks with a 7.75″ axle. If you need help let us know!
The should work, though you may want to go ahead and get a little bit bigger trucks for the new board. I suggest trucks with a 7.75″ – 8″ axles.
They should fit!
You can easily match the size of the deck to the size of the trucks. I’d try getting some 7.75″ trucks to fit the deck perfectly!
Should fit perfect!
Hey I have a question. I just bought a zip zinger nano which has a maximum width of 7.125, so then what size truck should I use? 7.5 or a bit lower?
Hey Brandon, those Zip Zingers are super fun! For trucks, I would aim for something between 7″ and 7.5″. Even a 7.5″ truck wouldn’t stick out too awkwardly, so you should be fine!
what size trucks would fit a 7.625 deck?
i have size 8 independent trucks and i want to get a plan b that is size 7.8 will the trucks work?
Hey David! Yep, 8″ trucks will fit just fine on a 7.8″ deck. Let me know if you’ve got any more questions!