Skateboard Wheel Size Chart
The most common Wheel size for skateboards is between 52 (1.96″) and 54 mm (2.12″) . Skateboard wheel size is measured in millimeters and inches and the hardness also called the durometer is measured using A scale ranging from 1-100A where 1A is softest and 100A is the hardest.
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Skateboard wheel size chart
The wheel size ranges from 50 to 52 mm (1.96 to 2.04 inches) to 54 to 60 mm (2.12 to 2.36 inches).
The different wheel sizes in diameter are used for different skateboarding styles. For example, 50 to 52 mm (1.96 to 2.04 inches) wheeled skateboards are mostly used for street skating while 54 to 60 mm (2.12 to 2.36 inches) wheeled skateboards are used for cruise skating.
Please find the skateboard wheel size chart below.
| Wheel Size in (Millimeters and Inches) | Deck Size in (Inches and CM) | Truck Size in (Inches and CM) |
| 50 to 52 mm 1.96 to 2.04 inches | 7.5 inches 19.05 cm | 7.25 to 7.75 inches 18.4 to 19.7 cm Axles |
| 50 to 52 mm 1.96 to 2.04 inches | 7.75 inches 19.68 cm | 7.5 to 8 inches 19.05 to 20.32 cm Axles |
| 50 to 54 mm 1.96 to 2.12 inches | 8.0 inches 20.32 cm | 7.75 to 8.25 inches 19.6 to 20.9 cm Axles |
| 50 to 54 mm 1.9685 to 2.12598 inches | 8.125 inches 20.6375 cm | 8.0 to 8.25 inches 20.32 to 20.955 cm Axles |
| 52 to 55 mm 2.0424 to 1.16535 inches | 8.25 inches 20.955 cm | 8.0 to 8.5 inches 20.32 to 21.59 cm Axles |
| 52 to 55 mm 2.0424 to 2.16535 inches | 8.375 inches 21.2725 cm | 8.25 to 8.5 inches 20.955 to 21.59 cm Axles |
| 53 to 56 mm 2.08661 to 2.20472 inches | 8.5 inches 21.59 cm | 8.25 to 8.75 inches 20.955 to 22.225 cm Axles |
| 53 to 56 mm 2.08661 to 2.20472 inches | 8.625 inches 21.9075 cm | 8.5 to 8.75 inches 21.59 to 22.225 cm Axles |
| 54 to 58 mm 2.12598 to 2.28346 inches | 8.75 inches 22.225 cm | 8.5 to 9.0 inches 21.59 to 22.86 cm Axles |
| 54 to 60 mm 2.12598 to 2.3622 inches | 8.875 inches 22.5425 cm | 8.75 to 9.0 inches 22.225 to 22.86 cm Axles |
| 54 to 60 mm 2.12598 to 2.3622 inches | 9.0 inches 22.86 cm | 8.75 to 9.25 inches 22.225 to 23.495 cm Axles |
| 54 to 60 mm 2.12598 to 2.3622 inches | 9.125 inches 23.1775 cm | 9.0 to 9.35 inches 22.86 to 23.749 cm Axles |
Skateboard wheel size for which use?
Find below a division of the different wheel sizes compared to the type of use
50-53 mm size wheels
50-53 mm wheels are small, slower wheels; the skateboard wheels are stable for trick riding and smaller riders skating street, skate parks, and bowls.
54-59 mm size wheels
54-59 mm wheels are the most common wheels for skateboarding. This is the average wheel size for beginners and bigger riders skating streets, skate parks, bowls, and vert ramps.
60 mm+ size wheels
60 mm wheels and bigger are for specialty riders These wheels are great for skating longboards, old-school boards, downhill, and dirt boards; made for speed and rougher surfaces.
Skateboard Wheel Durometer Comparison Chart
In general: harder wheels are faster, and softer wheels are slower. Softer skateboard wheels offer an advantage of having more grip. Softer wheels are great for street skating; harder wheels should be your choice when riding smooth surfaces, such as skate parks.
Some manufacturers use a durometer scale with a B instead of an A. The difference between both systems is that B is 20 points less than A. In both systems, the lower the number, the softer the material. The higher the number, the harder the wheel.
| A | B | Wheel Hardness |
| 100 | 80 | Hard |
| 95 | 75 | Hard |
| 90 | 70 | Hard |
| 85 | 65 | Soft – Hard |
| 80 | 60 | Soft – Hard |
| 75 | 55 | Soft |
| 70 | 50 | Soft |
Which skateboard wheel hardness for what use?
| 78 A – 87A | Soft wheels for rough surfaces for Longboards, or street boards that need lots of grip Designed for smooth rides, cruising and hills |
| 88a-95a | Slightly harder and faster with a little less grip, but the grip’s still good. Good for street and rough surfaces. |
| 96a-99a | Nice speed and grip– an all-around good wheel. Great for beginners skating street, skate parks, ramps, pools, and other smooth surfaces. |
| 101a + | Hardest and fastest wheel with the least grip. Ineffective on slick and rough surfaces. These are pro wheels. |
| 83b-84b | Wheels using the B scale are extremely hard, measuring 20 points fewer than the A Scale in order to allow the scale to extend another 20 points for the hardest wheels |
Skateboard wheel shape
The contact patch is an important aspect of skateboard wheel performance. It refers to the area of the wheel that actually makes contact with the surface you ride on. Large longboard wheels will also have a large contact patch.
Why is contact patch important?
A large contact patch, will distribute your weight over a larger area. The compression in your wheel will go down and decrease rolling resistance, which will slow down your wheel.
Wheel shape affects the size of your contact patch:
- Rounded wheels make less contact with the pavement,
- Square wheels make maximum contact with pavement.
Are 52mm wheels good for street Skating?
52mm wheels are great for starting out, especially for younger skaters. Wheels of this size are suitable for any type of street and park skateboarding. They won’t go too fast when learning to ride downhills.
Picture in this skateboard wheel sizing chart by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
