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 wanna get a regular skateboard 7.75″ deck and put trucks with 60mm wheels but im having a hard time choosing trucks and risers n hardware..
wat size wud i need for the trucks hi mid lo, 5.0?
n risers? n hardware?
I would suggest 7.75″ Axle HI Trucks with 1/8″ Risers
I’m buying a 7.75 deck. Could I use 7.25 trucks?
can i use 4.75 inch trucks for a 7.75 inch board?
You can use smaller trucks, some pros like riding smaller trucks but I wouldn’t recommend going smaller than 7.5 Axle / 4.75 Hanger trucks for a 7.75″ Deck. Hope this helps!
I have a classic 9 inches skateboard which truck will fit me best?
8.75 to 9″ Axle Trucks
Ok so i’m gettin a new deck soon thats more my size. Im guessin its gonna be a 7.75 deck. Would low thunder trucks size 145 be alright for my deck?
Yep!
Ok so i’m gettin a new deck soon thats more my size. Im guessin its gonna be a 7.75 deck. Would low thunder trucks size 145 be alright for my deck? And what size/hardness should my wheels be?