Best skateboard wheels according to redditors

This website says that the water coming out of the jet can attain speeds of up to 600mph. Assuming that the wheel is going at something closer to 400mph or ~180m/s (I doubt it would be going to full speed of the water), and taking in the size of a skateboard wheel (we are going to go with a 28mm radius and a mass of 0.1kg (based off an item on amazon)), than this thing is looking a centripetal force of ~125,000N, or about the weight of a school bus. That is also like ~70k rpm.

But yeah, the heat definitely contributed. That thing had to be hot as fuck.

Someone please check my math.

The math for your question was done here: https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/6ko9yg/spinning_a_skateboard_wheel_so_fast_the/djnk5jf/

Copy-paste from previous thread:
This website says that the water coming out of the jet can attain speeds of up to 600mph. Assuming that the wheel is going at something closer to 400mph or ~180m/s (I doubt it would be going to full speed of the water), and taking in the size of a skateboard wheel (we are going to go with a 28mm radius and a mass of 0.1kg (based off an item on amazon)), than this thing is looking a centripetal force of ~125,000N, or about the weight of a school bus. That is also like ~70k rpm.
But yeah, the heat definitely contributed. That thing had to be hot as fuck.

Longboard wheels but https://www.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B074G95LP5

Upgrade List:

• FlatLand3D Bash Guard M (Green x2)
  
• FlatLand3D Extended Risers (Boosted x2)
  
• Orangatang Caguama Wheels (85mm)
  
• Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings (Bundled w/ Caguamas)
  
• ShredLights Combo Pack (2 Std / 2 Std+)
  
  
  
  I used BOOSTEDREDDIT for 15% off on the ShredLights.

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Specs:

• 2x 6374 180kv motors
  
  
• MBS all-terrain wheels
  
  
• 2x pulley kit (36:13)
  
  
• 2x motor mounts
  
  
• Caliber II Trucks (I have wider Torqueboard 218 trucks coming so I can mount both motors inside)
  
  
• Antispark switch
  
  
• FSESC 200A
  
  
• 2x 6s 6000mAh Lipos
  
  
• Deck from a longboard I bought like 4 years ago
  
  
• Both enclosures were 3d printed with ProtoPasta carbon fiber and TPU washers that vary in thickness to compensate for the contours of the board (my own design).
  
  
• bearings
  
  
• Dual charger
  
  
• other various screws, nuts, wires, connectors, solder, etc
  
  
  Total Cost: Approx. $1200
  
  
  Additional notes:
  
  
• This was my first time using this brand of carbon fiber filament and I have to say its insanely strong, knocking on the back of the case, which is only 5mm thick, feels like knocking on a brick wall, its nothing like any filament i've ever used before and prints surprisingly well but will destroy brass nozzles (which cost pennies anyways).
  
  
• I've gotten it up to 26mph so far, with plenty of throttle left to go (I'd honestly say I didn't hit over 50% throttle). It's been about 2 years since I've rode my longboard, and I've only tried a friends boosted board once about a year ago, so I still need to build up to going fast. A more experienced rider got it up to 29mph and said he still had throttle to spare. So so far no one has been willing to top it off, I'll report back once I get some numbers. I will say that it accelerates faster than most if not all brand name boards.
  
  
• Yes I am aware that I fucked up my rear motor, I have since fixed the issue... Whoops.

What I did right

• Bought high-quality parts (mostly)
  
• Laser-cut center logo
  
  • I originally tried cutting this out of grip tape. The results were... suboptimal. The laser-cut plastic looks amazing and was only ~$10 after free credits. I ordered it through Ponoko. New accounts get a $20 credit towards making stuff, and they have a huge range of materials to choose from. I used this material, which comes with adhesive pre-applied as well as being quite flexible.
    
• Custom fiberglass enclosure
  
  • This was probably the part of the build that took the longest. Due to me not sizing the enclosure correctly (see below), I decided it would be easier to make an enclosure rather than scouring the internet for one that fit. This was my first time working with fiberglass, so it turned out a little rough. But it does the job and conforms to my deck way better than any pre-bought enclosure ever would. It’s currently secured to my deck with screws threaded directly into the wood. The holes are strengthen with superglue. So far this has worked well (5+ screw in/outs), we’ll see if it holds up. If the holes start stripping I’ll just put some threaded inserts in.
    
• Installed a Bluetooth module
  
  • Although I haven’t gotten wireless configuration working yet, it’s really nice being able to see stats on your phone. I’m on iOS and use the Xmatic app which is very-well designed. It even comes with a companion Apple Watch app so you can easily check your speed and battery life while riding.
    
    

    Mistakes I made
    

    
    

1. I didn’t add extra clearance to the battery size when shopping for an enclosure. I originally bought this enclosure from MBoards. But either the enclosure or the battery was slightly bigger/smaller than the advertised dimensions and the entire enclosure bowed out when I tried shoving the battery in. Cables never had a chance of fitting. This turned out to be a bit of a moot point anyways, because...
   
2. I choose a deck with too much flex/bow. Even if the enclosure did fit the battery, attaching it to the underside of my deck would have severely warped it.
   
3. I destroyed two $10 42V chargers. The first was destroyed by plugging it in backwards to the battery (i.e. red -> black and black -> red on the battery connector). We don’t talk about the second one. ^(Ok maybe I plugged it in the exact same way expecting something else yes I’m an idiot)
   
4. I didn’t cut the grip tape very cleanly. Lots of rough edges, grip tape is harder to apply properly than it looks.
   
5. My paint job on the enclosure turned out a little sloppy because I didn’t properly secure the stencil.
   
   

   Potential upgrades
   

   
   

• New paint job on bottom (I might just go all-black and remove the design)
  
• New grip tape (with more consistent edges)
  
• Reverse-mounted motor (so I can use my dropdown like it was intended)
  
• Sleeker fiberglass enclosure
  
• Handle (I have no idea how to do this, any suggestions are welcome)
  
  

  Parts
  

  
  

• Motor Mount
  
• Pulley System
  
• 3250W 180KV Motor
  
  • This thing has an insane amount of torque, it chews up hills without slowing down at all. Very happy with this motor.
    
• Remote
  
• Caliber II Trucks
  
• Power Switch
  
• Longboard Deck
  
  • It’s cheap. Didn’t expect much, but it’s actually fairly nice (at least for a traditional longboard; as noted elsewhere there’s a bit too much flex for it to be a good electric board).
    
• Orangatang Kegel Wheels
  
• VESC
  
• BLE Module
  
• Charger
  
• 10S3P Battery Pack
  
  • This battery with its integrated BMS was plugged in to charge with its polarity accidentally reversed twice (see above), and it still works great.
    
    I spent a total of ~$770 on this board (including wasted parts). It's more than I wanted to spend but I expect it'll last a long time.
    
    Specs:
    
    
• Top speed: 28 MPH (in theory, I've only actually gone up to 16 MPH because of safety concerns :P)
  
• Range: 25-30 miles (extrapolated from the voltage drop on a ~2 mile ride, haven't had time to go on a ride that fully drains the battery)

I skated these for awhile and really liked them

https://www.amazon.com/Ricta-Wheels-Clouds-92a-Skateboard/dp/B01J9RQ0LC?th=1&psc=1

Like mountain board wheels? Or these $25 83mm Amazon mids

Completes will usually be cheaper, but most of the time will have subpar parts.

You need to know two things about wheels: size and softness.

Hard (99a) wheels tend to be for tricks and soft (78a) wheels tend to be for cruising/longboarding. 50-55mm is around the size wheels you'll use for flip tricks, 55mm+ is for anything tranny related or cruising/longboarding depending on the softness. Larger wheels mean you'll generally have a smoother ride and get caught on less things.

You're deck size doesn't exactly matter, but the shape does and your truck size kinda do. If your deck has wheel wells, you can ride larger wheels without your board catching your wheels and tossing you (aka wheelbite). If your trucks are higher, you can ride larger wheels without getting wheelbite. If you have risers or tight trucks/firmer bushings (the hard rubber parts of your trucks), you can also ride larger wheels without getting wheelbite.

So now that you know about the basics, on an standard popsicle deck with standard trucks something around 86a 55mm is a happy medium. I have the 86a 57mm Ricta Clouds on my hybrid board and 78a 58mm Nineballs on my cruiser. I have risers on both since I ride loose trucks. I ride my cruiser or longboard when I know I'm riding somewhere with shit pavement, but if I want to be able to attempt tricks and not have the board bounce back when the wheels hit the ground, I'm riding the hybrid.

I'm doing some research to buy my first board. I heard that the first thing to do is choose what I want to do with it. My idea is to use it for commuting, but my commutes are really long, so I started to look into Long Distance Pushing, since that is what most resembled it ( it's about 18 miles each way, so let's say 36 a day ) . I don't really know if I'll be able to skate that much, what I want is to push and feel like I'm actually going forward. I want to push and go fast without pushing 1000 times. I have a skateboard in my house but I can't use it because when I push I feel like the wheels are stuck or something like that. That skate is like 10 years old, so I thought it was because the bearings were dirty or something like that. I changed them. Nothing. Then a couple of weeks later I tried a longboard at Walmart. I could only push once and for less than 30 ft ( you know, space was a bit limited ) but I felt it easier. You know, like I could push once and go for much longer
Even though I'm going to use it for commuting, it's mostly for a trip I'm going to do, so it can't be THAT expensive. Before this, I was going to buy a Penny longboard because it's cheap ( 100 USD ) but I mostly read bad things about it from this sub and then again, the most important part is to push and feel. it. go. ( going fast without pushing 1000 times ) , so I thought maybe that wasn't a good idea
So... this is what I came up with. Tell me what you think and if I'm in the right path. Also, please tell me if I understood something wrong. If it helps, I'm 5 ft 5, 140 lb, and my legs are quite strong. I'm going for around 200 USD for my first time ( already double what I was going to spend on the Penny on the first time) :


 

• Wheels: The smaller the wheels, the more they accelerate, and the bigger, the more speed they can catch. I don't know what I want here. I chose speed because the idea is to push the less possible so acceleration is less important. Correct?
  Then, the harder they are, the more they slide, so I want the hardest wheels possible, right?
  I chose the orange Orangatang Kegels ( 80mm, 80a, 60 USD )
  
  
   
  
  
  
• Bearings: I guess for what I'm looking I need the less friction possible. They have ABEC ratings although the two bearings I've looked up don't... The Loaded Jehu V2 (23 USD) and I've read this Bones Bearings(with spacers and washers, 16 USD) are superior in performance?
  
  
   
  
  
  
• Trucks: The hanger width should match the width of the deck. I don't have a deck yet, so I don't know :/
  The higher baseplate angle, the easier it is to turn. I chose 50-degree trucks, the Caliber II Fifty ( they come in 9 and 10 inches, 40 USD)
  
  
   
  
  
  
• Deck: the closer I am to the ground, the easier it will be to push, so it has to be a drop deck. Now, every photo of LDPushing I saw, it was a double drop deck, but I read those are harder to turn, and if I happen to be on a hill, I don't want to go faster than around 20-22mph, so for that I have to carve, so if I can't turn... So I think a drop deck would be the best. Then, the heavier and longer the board is, the more it will maintain the momentum from a push longer, so I'm going for around 38 inches here maybe? That would be ideal, but I read that decks should be chosen by their width, not length, and since I chose those trucks, the deck should be roughly 9-10 inches wide. I'm lost here. Any recommendations? Remember that it has to be relatively cheap, but then again, at 20mph, I don't want to put my life in danger by a broken deck, so again, I'm lost. I've looked into this one (56 USD)
  
   
  
  What do you think? This is about 210 USD including the helmet I chose, the Triple 8 brainsaver (36 USD)
  Am I missing something?

It's pretty noticable regarding turning. Also, the big wheels might be the smoothest ride / commute that I've ever had... Setup:

Oldboy Premium Ceramic Bearings for Longboard, Skateboard, Quad Skate, Inline Rollerblades or Scooter Wheels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QLMQW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lCj3Cb4M58RXY


Tensor Mag Light Skateboard Truck - Silver/Red - 5.25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNRW55H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Dj3CbQZENCH8


Orangatang Caguama 85 mm 77a Longboard Wheels for Cruising, DIY Electric Skateboards, Eboards (Blue, Set of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M59PQSN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9Ej3CbBKDBPEQ

Board
https://www.tristarskateboards.com/skateboards/decks/pop-shape/chocolate/cleveland-chunk-deck-pid-11357


Dime Bag Hardware Angled Wedge Rubber Riser Pads 5/16"-9/16" (8mm-14mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXVG3WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pJj3CbN0BRAW8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5BZSP7/ref=twister_B07CLLJ7X2 for the wheels and https://flatland3d.com/shop/all-products/boosted-boards/shock-pads/ for the pads.
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Okay, here is a post where I explained what to look for and why: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewSkaters/comments/51rmtk/setup_check_again_im_sorry_just_want_to_make_sure/d7eah52?st=isujm8ct&sh=8bb27ef2

I hope that helps! I also didn't like the blue, but it was the best I could find on that site. I can poke around on Amazon as well and will get back to you if I see anything. The most popular wheel on this subreddit right now are the 92a 55mm Ricta Clouds, but they seem to be very expensive in Europe.

These are my favorite wheels in 56mm: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spitfire-Formula-Classic-Skateboard-Wheels/dp/B00J7T0SSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473351119&sr=8-1&keywords=spitfire%2Bformula%2Bfour&psc=1

The 56mm makes up a bit for the hardness, but they are slightly harsh for some of the newer skaters.

They do make some slightly softer ones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spitfire-Formula-Wheels-Classic-Skateboard/dp/B00J7T0N16/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473351119&sr=8-2&keywords=spitfire%2Bformula%2Bfour&psc=1

This is the best I could find for Ricta Clouds from the sites you mentioned: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ricta-Clouds-Skateboard-Wheels-White/dp/B01J9RQ0LC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473351053&sr=8-3&keywords=ricta+clouds+54mm

That was really hard for me to parse, so I made this formatted list, with links and current prices (in USD via Amazon):


Component | Item | Price
---|---|---
motor | Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 6364-190kv Brushless Outrunner Motor | $176
motor speed controller | Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro 1/10 Brushless ESC with SMARTSENSE | $116
remote control | Spektrum 2322 DX2E 2-Channel DSMR Surface Radio System | $70
battery | Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 20C Lipo Pack | $50
battery charger | Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Battery Packs + Power Supply | $58
deck | ??? | ?
trucks | Paris V2 180mm Longboard Trucks Black | $45
wheels | Orangatang Kegel 80mm 80a Orange Longboard Wheels Set of 4 | $60
motor gear | 16t pinion gear | ?
wheel gear | 36t drive wheel gear | ?
drive belt | ??? | ?
motor mount | welded motor mount | ?
| total price | $575


If you respond with links to the ? items I'll edit this and add them in.

I linked this recently. The last picture is with the all terrain tires. I recommend getting it on Amazon over eBay so you can grab the warranty. He also lists a different drive gear kit, I'll link the other one. You could also mount it on a different deck. The one big drawback is the single motor.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricSkateboarding/comments/6hv5h9/yuneec_ego_mod_top_speed_160_mph_verified_by_gps/

Board:

https://www.amazon.com/Yuneec-E-GO2-Electric-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B01GTVN5K0

Upgraded Drive:

https://www.boardbumpersshop.com/product-page/yuneec-ego-ego-2-29t-drive-gear-upgrade-kit

Belt:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ISCA8S6

Wheels:

https://www.boardbumpersshop.com/product-page/97mm-78a-flywheels

https://www.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B074G95LP5

I run these... But I haven't tested them outside of my subdivision yet.

https://smile.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels-100mm/dp/B015GJN0BA/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1504185983&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A3367079011

Or where you refering to Pneumatic Wheels? https://evolveskateboardsusa.com/collections/wheels/products/wheel-gt-at

Ricta Clouds 78A

Lucky Bearings

Hardware

Trucks and deck is based on how wide you want I personally prefer 9+ inch decks give me how wide you want it and I will send you the rest. Also please give me your weight as well for proper bushings.

here ya go

Do you think this would be okay as well? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETERNAL-SKATEBOARD-COMPLETE-Black-Sea-Whaler-7-75-/361463160771?hash=item5428e21fc3

And then just buy http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Boards-Skateboard-Wheels-Black/dp/B008Y2RN2E/ref=sr_1_9?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1454012918&sr=1-9&keywords=skateboard+wheels

and slap those wheels on there?

How would 59mm wheels fit on a board that comes with 52mm wheels?

Actually there are these: http://www.amazon.com/Vault-Fiberflex-62mm-46mm-Wheels/dp/B007H36MC8 they're close to your price

I'm running MBS 100mm wheels on mine and I love it. Those wheels are better suited to higher speed in uneven surfaces due to convex profile. Less effective in carving perfectly smooth surfaces than Kegel, but in speeds around 20mph MBS wheels feel great. The top speed is around 26mph with a hit on accel and brake distance. I got used to it.

Pulley: https://www.shapeways.com/product/LEZRRQB27/mbs-all-terrain-speed-hack-for-boosted-boards-v2

Wheels: https://www.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B074G95LP5

I would love to see wheels/hubs like the rough stuff wheels on the slickrevolution boards. The center part works well on smooth paths and the rest works well on the slightly rougher terrain : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mbs-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B074G95LP5/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_200_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=MTWWM6K644743MD9F4FS

They list that there is 5 sets left
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007H36MC8?pc_redir=T1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J4GB32K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Skate One Mini-Logo C-Cut 53mm 90a Hybrid Wheels
what about these? 53 mm so i won't need risers and the hardness is 90a? I hope the shipping costs won't be to much

I'm really new to longboarding, so forgive me https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I1VOEHU/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1JS533QK8AC49

Ya, a lot of the wheels I found looked lower quality then the stock ones that came with my complete. I may save up for some sector 9 wheels I saw that are the same size, so I wouldn't need to use risers or anything.

The sector 9 wheels I found: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ZC8AVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473631139&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=70+mm+longboard+wheels&dpPl=1&dpID=51Z6a-kKoVL&ref=plSrch

Thanks! That was very helpful. Would these be fine?

Shitty quality pic but there you go:
Deck: Primitive Rodriguez Dimensions 8.0
Trucks: Thunder Polished Hi 147 Truck
Wheels: Spitfire Bighead 54mm 99a
Misc: Minilogo Bearings, MOB Black Griptape, Enuff Multicolor Bolts


The pic was taken the first day I used it (like a month ago) so there were no scratches yet

This has probably been asked a million times, but I'm looking for a 70mm wheel that is decently hard for speed, but grippy enough for carving.

I bought these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GAYGTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They suck for speed but grip like no other. I'm looking for a good balance between the two.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008V4D9K0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1419205550&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

What color of the caliber v2 trucks do y'all think would go well with the 77a blue Caguamas? I'm gonna be putting it on a deck that is just wood colored on the bottom. I'll change the griptape in the future, but for now it's just black. I like the lavender, sea foam, and coral colors, but part of me wants to play it safe and just go with the Smoke color or the white/gold. There will be bones reds in the blue/green caguamas too, but they won't be too noticeable. I like the bright colors. Thanks for the help.

97mm Longboard Flywheel Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YCD1TP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lUm.zbHP3G35Q

Stock belts and covers... To make the stock covers work, do your belt tension, then loosen wheel and wiggle out a few mm, then put cover on and tighten wheel

i ride a penny skateboard around and they use 59mm 78a wheels. You could get bigger wheels if you wanted, but with so many people copying penny, wheels in this size are pretty easily obtained, and about $10 cheaper than typical longboard wheels ($25 as opposed to $35)
http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Boards-Skateboard-Wheels-Black/dp/B008Y2RN2E/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1361049014&sr=8-14&keywords=59mm+wheels&tag=side01b-20

and if you dont have bearings, you can get the stereo vinyl cruiser wheels. those come with bearings
http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Vinyl-Cruiser-Wheels-Color/dp/B005QK7GLA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371506149&sr=8-2&keywords=stereo+vinyl+wheels

Everyone here seems to love Ricta Clouds, I ordered a pair because of that for cruising too.

I went with the 86A 55mm so I don't have to buy a riser pad (hopefully, no problem with 54mm so far) they are quiet expensive though.

You might want even softer wheels though, and bigger ones, take a look at these https://www.amazon.com/Ricta-Clouds-White-Skateboard-Wheels/dp/B0049W3TVW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473786573&sr=8-2&keywords=ricta+clouds

You would probably need a 1/4" riser pad for those, they are around $5

That's what I read- can I effectively power slide on these types of wheels?

https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Boards-Skateboard-Wheels-Black/dp/B008Y2RN2E?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

(These are not my exact wheels- just similar to the type I have on my board)

Be warned: I bought the conversion kit thinking it would work with these MBS all-terrain wheels... it does not.

https://www.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B074G95LP5

Apparently it previously did, but MBS changed their core design. I was advised by SR that I can make the conversion kit pulleys fit by slightly filing down the pieces that fit into the wheel core) but I assume that might make it an insecure fit for their wheels such as the Foamies.

$24 USD from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/83mm-Longboard-Cruiser-Wheels-Flywheels/dp/B00I1WFKKE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

Hopefully some stores in Australia can get some real flywheels in stock soon so I do not need to look for clones.

$32 shipped for 70mm/85a

Never used these, but might be worth a shot.

https://www.amazon.com/97mm-Longboard-Flywheel-Solid-Black/dp/B071YCD1TP/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1499649467&sr=8-8&keywords=97mm+skateboard+wheels

Orangatang Caguama 85 mm 77a Longboard Wheels for Cruising, DIY Electric Skateboards, Eboards (Blue, Set of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M59PQSN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qnhzCbXRYCA0Z

Help choose a fast, durable wheel for cruising. Whatever is the best for the price.

option 1

option 2

option 3

Option 4

Here ya go

I'm a college student who weighs ~170 lbs (77 kg) and is currently trying to cruise around 10+ miles (16+ km) for transportation purposes on and off campus.

I ride on uneven sidewalks, bricks, and rough asphalt. I have a drop-through deck that can fit wheels up to 114 mm in diameter and 53 mm in width.

I dont know if I should ride with soft wheels (78a), hard wheels (82a), or somewhere in-between (80a).

I have a few wheels that have caught my eye:

1. Kryptonics Classic 80a 80mm
   
2. Orangatang Kegel 80a 80 mm
   
3. River Rapid 110mm Matt McKeen Signature Wheel
   
4. 97mm x 52mm 82a Wheels Longboard Flywheels
   
   My question: Which wheels will be right for what I demand(short & long distance cruising)?
   
   and what range on the durometer (for cruising purposes) should certain people have their wheels on?

9/10 white wheels

http://www.amazon.com/GOLDCOAST-LONGBOARD-WHEELS-70MM-85A/dp/B003GAYGTM/ref=sr_1_100?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1413691197&sr=1-100

MBS 13401 - Black All-Terrain Longboard Wheels - 100mm X 65mm - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GJN0BA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ukq8CbXZRK1

They use the Abec pulley kit.

https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonics-Classic-80a-80mm-Skateboard/dp/B003PP3810/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1501443256&sr=8-6&keywords=80+mm+longboard+wheels

Was looking at these instead of inboard. inboard sells their own at $50 a pair. The rear euro is 78a, will it matter if the front is 80a? From what I've read online it won't unless I'm trying to slide, which I'm not.

I'm new and need help putting to get a board.

Copy paste of my post that got removed:
So a couple days ago I rode longboards with friends around the city and realized that skateboards are actually really fun and are a great form of transportation. I recently have been looking into parts for a board but I'm on a budget ($150ish usd). I've picked out a rough list of parts but i have no idea if they are necessarily "good", right for my intentions, or if I'm buying more/less than need, etc. Again, I honestly have no idea what I'm doing. The kind of board I'm looking for is affordable with decent quality. I intend to use the board to ride around town (my town is really flat) for transportation or just ride for fun. I also prefer to have controlled/somewhat sharp turning ability. (It'd also be nice to have one that looks nice, though not completely necessary). I say again, new to this, don't know anything. noflame

Deck:
http://longboardsusa.com/maple-pintail-longboard-skateboard-39-x-9-deck/
I chose this deck because I plan to add my own design.

Grip Tape:
https://www.amazon.com/Mob-Super-Coarse-Longboard-Grip/dp/B00G9EA4I4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500455178&sr=8-1&keywords=mob+grip+tape+longboard

Trucks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QHC1Z2M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3CDEUCT9UACPY&psc=1

Wheels:
https://www.amazon.com/83mm-Longboard-Cruiser-Wheels-Flywheels/dp/B00I1WFKKE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1500454619&sr=1-3&keywords=longboard%2Bwheels&th=1

Bearings:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GBJC0CY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3CDEUCT9UACPY&psc=1

Hardware:
https://www.amazon.com/Bones-1-Inch-Skateboard-Mounting-Hardware/dp/B000GA6440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500455038&sr=8-1&keywords=skateboard+hardware+1+inch

I found these on Amazon. Their duro is 99a according to the Q&A. Do you know what size I should get? Does it matter much? The cruiser wheels on the board right now are 60 mm (measured with a ruler). I was thinking either 54mm or 52mm.

I'd check out the Sweet Spot Beluga has a nice big core, 80a and only $48. (They don't have a shop on their home site so they sell on amazon...)