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 have an 8 deck i wanna buy some thunder, but whats the propiate measure 147 o 145?
Bob go with 147 Thunders
Shaun get Low 8.0 Trucks
Hi. I have a 7.5 deck. I think my trucks are low. What is the biggest sized wheel I can get without using risers?
i AM GETTING A NEW BOARD AND MAINLY WILL BE DOING STREET TRICKS SUCH AS GRINDINGG AND KICK FLIPS. wHAT SIZE BOARD AND TRUCKS SHOULD i GET. aLSO WHAT ARE GOOD WHEELS TO GET??
Around 53mm
Check out the buying guide. Bones, Spitfire or Autobahn Wheels are sick
i have a 7.5 skateboard and i dont know what trucks i should buy
7.75″ Axle Trucks
is a 149mm truck 8.25″ or an 8.5″ hanger