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!
what size trucks should i get with my size 8 board are 5.25 what i need or 5.0?
5.25 for an 8.0 Deck
IMPORTANT- I know I’m going a little off topic but as far as truck and deck preference, there is no BEST kind..it’s all just personal preference. A certain kind of truck or deck is going to work differently on everyone. You just have to find what is right for you. tensors might work well for some one but might not work as well for someone else.
Well said Jared.
what is the difference between thunder 145, 147, and 149′s?
145 – 7.75″ Axle
147 – 8.0″ Axle
149 – 8.25″ Axle
I have a 9 in. Pool Skool Dogtown deck, I would need 169′s correct? And what brand do you recommend? I have skated Indys for 20 years, and they seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper in terms of quality, I am really disappointed to be honest
Any truck between 8.75″ and 9″ will work great. The New Indy I think are all real good quality. Check out these Theeves, all titanium ans wicked light. http://www.warehouseskateboards.com/theeve-tiax-5.85-mid-black-skateboard-trucks-8.6-axle-set-of-2
ay i wan’t to buy a 8.1 board but i have 7.75 trucks..
and i can’t find places that have 8.0 trucks and are low
i like venture and thunders
I have two boys 4&5 years old that will be receiving boards for Christmas. I am trying to figure out what the best size truck to buy them? They are beginners but not afraid to try new adventures. We also purchased a flybox for them to use with the boards we are going to buy. What size board, truck would you get for them? We will be buying a World Industries complete board.
Thank you for your help.