What size trucks fit a 8.00 deck?
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What size trucks fit a 8.00 deck?
For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.
Should your trucks be the same width as your deck?
In general, we would recommend choosing a truck with an axle width that’s exactly the same width as your deck. So, for a deck that is 8″ wide trucks an axle width from 7.875″ – 8.125″ are ideal.
Can I use 8.25 trucks on a 8.5 deck?
Re: 8.0 or 8.5″ Axle to Axle Trucks for 8.25″ deck? both are fine trucks.
What size wheels should I get for a 8.1 deck?
FIND THE RIGHT SIZE SKATE PARTS
| Deck Size | truck Size | Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 7.25 – 7.75 Axles | 50 – 52 mm |
| 7.75 | 7.5 – 8.0 Axles | 50 – 52 mm |
| 8.0 | 7.75 – 8.25 Axles | 50 – 54 mm |
| 8.125 | 8.0 – 8.25 AXLES | 50 – 54 mm |
What size board does 149 trucks fit?
Independent Skateboard Truck Size Chart
| Truck Size | Axle Width (in) | Skateboard Deck Width (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | 8.25 | 8.2 – 8.375 |
| 149 | 8.5 | 8.375 – 8.6 |
| 159 | 8.75 | 8.6 – 9 |
| 169 | 9.125 | 9 – 9.5 |
What size trucks fit a 7.5 deck?
Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks
| Skateboard Truck Size Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deck Size | Hanger Width | Ace |
| 7.5 to 7.75″ | 127mm / 5″ | 22 |
| 7.75 to 8.25″ | 137mm / 5.25″ | 33 |
| 8.25 to 8.75″ | 149mm / 6″ | 44 |
Do wider trucks turn better?
If your truck is a bit wider then your ride will be more stable, but your edge pressure will be reduced meaning you need to make a greater of an effort to turn. For a Mellow setup, your front truck should match the rear axle, which is modeled around a 180mm (10 inch) longboard truck.
What size trucks fit 8.25 deck?
Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks
| Skateboard Truck Size Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deck Size | Hanger Width | Destructo |
| 7.5 to 7.75″ | 127mm / 5″ | 5 |
| 7.75 to 8.25″ | 137mm / 5.25″ | 5.25 |
| 8.25 to 8.75″ | 149mm / 6″ | 5.5 |
What are 149 trucks?
Independent 149 size trucks are designed to fit skateboards from 8.5in to 8.65in wide.
- Independent Stage 11 Trucks.
- Updated Geometry.
- Better grind clearance.
- 55mm Tall.
- Improved “No Hang Up Yolk”
What size trucks do I need for a 7.0 deck?
Skateboard Truck & Wheel Size Chart
| Truck Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deck Width | Theeve | Wheel Size |
| 7″ | 48-52mm | |
| 7.25″ | 4.75 | 48-52mm |
| 7.5″ | 4.75 | 48-54mm |
Do skateboard trucks have to match your board size?
Some people actually like trucks that don’t match their board size. A couple of pros skate narrow trucks that don’t fit their board because it improves flip speed. Others like wider trucks because it provides a more stable ride. In general, just makes sure the axle width matches your deck’s width.
What is the best size of wheels for skateboarding?
Most important thing is to skate what you like and prefer. Low trucks offer the most stability but careful about bigger wheels, low trucks are around 46 to 49 mm. Anything between a 48 and 53mm wheel diameter is usually fine for low trucks.
What size skate truck do I need for my setup?
The more you progress, the more you will want to customize your setup to meet your own skating needs. You want to match your skate truck width as close as you can to your deck width, usually within a .25″ range for standard decks.
What size truck do I need for my Deck?
In general, we would recommend choosing a truck with an axle width that’s exactly the same width as your deck. A margin of +/- 0.125″ is totally okay. So, for a deck that is 8″ wide trucks an axle width from 7.875″ – 8.125″ are ideal.