I am trying to put put the wheels on my son's new skateboard board but the bearings keep coming out. I am not sure if I am doing it right.
this makes easier……
http://www.skateboard-city.com/how-to-assemble-a-skateboard.html
it teaches you all the steps…..just follow them….
no! dont use it!it will get into the inside of your bearings and screw them up!
Anyone got any ideas for good wheels?
i know….satori wheels are good…spifires even though u might not think so…the thing is i know lots of pros…heard of christian hasoi, shuriken shannon, stu graham, matt pailes, caswell berry……but my fiancee is an ametuer so he likes to ride satori wheels..yeah..try em…
should i get risers or shock pads for this combination? I dont want to get any wheel bite.
you won't get wheel bite with that combo I skate the exact same combo and had 1/8 risers on but took them off and still never got wheel bite. I only used the risers to keep the deck from getting hairline cracks. 53mm with lows is right above the wheel bite curve, you can get wheel bite if your trucks are super loose, I don't like mine that loose so it's not a problem for me. Risers can make a complete differance in your skating also usally it's a bad change if you're not use to them, if you're jsut starting out it shouldn't matter to much if at all. I always go with the thinest ones possible usally 1/8.
I have recently bought a pair of Bauer turbos and the wheels and bearings need replacing. I seem to be able to find more choice of skateboard accessories than skate. I do not want to spend too much (I'm no pro!) but just want to bomb around the roller disco in retro style! Any suggestions where I can look?
A used skateboard advertised in paper (for parts), web, e-bay, amazon etc would be a good place to start. Another place would be a general sporting goods store. Then try the neighborhood, who knows what might turn up!!! Good luck!
i bought a 10$ skateboard at target and the wheels are really bad because they are plastic and i can't get a 'real' skateboard because my brother would get jealous that i have one and it will cost too much. i want to change the wheels by buying new ones that can go without stopping and are good quality. i don't have very much money and my parents are too lazy to go to the store. please help!
Agree with the guy above me with CCS. They have some great clearence deals going all the time. Quick shipping to. I use them all the time.
A deck at target? Those are so heavy that the wheels are the least of your problems. Usually they are not even shaped right. So sorry about your loss guy.
You are better off keeping the wheels and switching the trucks and everything else to a clearence blank deck. Next would be to replace the bearings. I can't imagine what they come with at Target. CCS has some clearence completes for a good price. Good luck to you. Even a crappy skateboard is better than nothing. LOL
I need to replace the wheels and bearings on my skateboard. How do i go about placing the bearings inside the wheels?
Put one inside the wheel , place it on the truck , then gently push it in. Be sure you apply pressure evenly to get the bearings flush and even , you can tell by looking at it. Be sure to use washers on the outside and in to increase the life of your bearings and keep them clean.To get them out use a flathead screwdriver and pry them gently out.
i am doing a science project for 8th grade, and my investigative question is:
what kind of skateboard wheels roll the fastest?
i was considering judging by diamater…
but how should i measure the speed? and also, what about materials? i was considering going to the local skate park… i don’t know, but what kind of wheels (diamater, softness, brand) ROLL the fastest. that without bearings, and not on the trucks, just sitting there rolling.
Hard wheels go faster - less friction
Big wheels go faster - cover more ground in 1 revolution. (basic rotational motion)
I use 63mm 101a wheels for skating pools. (Spitfire)
I’m going to get a new complete because my old board just broke and i was wondering should i get slim and small wheels or average and slim for street and doing tricks.
yeah bigger wheels are better for vert, but smaller wheels are a lot better for street and most flip tricks
I would reccomend 48-54mm wheels if you’re skating mostly street.
Small wheels work well with vert but not as good as bigger wheels.
I like the way my friend's super wore down skateboard wheels feel, I've been riding my 49mm powells for a long time now, but I see no wear.
How can I wear my wheels faster?
well yeh it's alright saying ride alot 
but I rode alot and I don't think my wheels ever wore down much. It depends on what the wheels are made of, softer ones will wear down faster than harder materials, and if yours arent earing down you've probs got a hard set! Find out and buy some new, softer wheels man if you really want!
No innuendos were intended with all the talk of "hardness" (: