Unscrew the nut that holds the wheel on the axle.
If you don’t have a skateboard tool, or it doesn’t have a socket,
use a crescent or socket wrench
. Wheel nuts are usually 1⁄2” (13 mm), so use that size. Take the nuts off of all four wheels at once if you are changing all of the bearings.
What tool do you need to take off skateboard wheels?
The easiest way to remove the skateboard’s wheels is with
a skate tool or a 1/2′′ socket wrench
. If your skateboard had some kind of special bearing shields, you will need to remove those too. If your wheels use spacers, make sure to keep them for when you put wheels back onto your skateboard.
Can I change the wheels on my skateboard?
How do I loosen my wheels?
If the wheel comes to a sudden halt and rolls back slightly the other way, it’s too tight.
Use the wrench to loosen the nut, but do so only slightly. Just nudge it counter clockwise and spin the wheel again
. If it still comes to a quick stop, bump it backwards again.
Do skateboard wheels come with bearings?
Every skateboard wheel is equipped with two bearings
. If you want, you can fill the space between them with a spacer. This small metal cylinder prevents the bearings from being forced into the centre of the wheels when tightening the axle nut and getting damaged.
How tight should skateboard wheels?
Wheels are attached to the axels with a single nut (1/2′′) per wheel. The nuts should be tightened
as far as they can be without impeding the spin of the wheel
. Generally you should feel only a very minor amount of play if you try to move the wheel side to side.
How long do skateboard wheels last?
In general, the average lifespan of ordinary skateboard wheels is about
3 months
. That said, it may be impossible for us to determine the exact lifespan of a new skateboard wheel because there are factors to consider. Some wheels wear out faster while others last a little longer.
How do you put bearings in skateboard wheels without tool?
Why do skaters put their wheels inside out?
Are skateboard wheels supposed to spin?
Your skateboard wheels should be tight enough that they spin freely
. However, you don’t want the wheels so loose that they wiggle on the truck’s axle. To see if you need to tighten your wheels, put the board on its side, and flick the wheel as fast and as hard as you can with one hand.
How often should I change my skateboard wheels?
You can swap your wheels around about
every 2 or 3 months
, depending on how often you ride your skateboard. Rotating or swapping your wheels will increase prolong lifespan and your wheels will wear out more evenly. Place your left rear on your right front. Your right rear should go to your left front.
Why can’t I turn on my skateboard?
Check the tightness of your trucks
.
If your deck barely tilts, it means you have tight trucks, which will make it difficult to turn. If your board tilts easily, it means your trucks are loose; while looser trucks make turning easier, they also make your deck unstable and difficult to control.
Why is my skateboard so slow?
One of the most frequent issues that produce a slow skateboard is
over-tightened axle nuts
. How tight should skateboard wheels be? Over-tightening axle nuts causes pressure against bearings, not allowing wheels to spin. We all make this mistake at some point, and a noticeable squeaky rubbing noise results.
How can I make my skateboard wheels faster?
You can make your skateboard wheels spin faster and longer by
cleaning them with the proper cleaning agent such as Bones Speed Cream
. However, you can also try loosening your axle nuts if that doesn’t seem to work. When all else fails, it may mean that it’s time to upgrade your wheels and bearings.
Do pros use bearing spacers?
Bearing spacers are totally optional
; longboarders and casual skaters likely won’t put enough pressure on their boards to ever need them, though they are definitely a good investment if you want to slide, do a lot of tricks, and generally skate hard.
Are ABEC 11 bearings real?
ABEC from a precision standpoint refers to the Annular Bearing Engineering Committee (ABEC) of the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA). ABEC precision levels do indeed stop at level 9 (
there is no ABEC 11 precision level
).
Do bearing spacers slow you down?
This will slow your bearings down
and wear them out super fast! Skaters without bearing spacers might find it easier to just run their axle nuts a bit loose to keep the wheels spinning freely. This is even worse! A wheel that is loose on the axle will give a noisy, chattery ride.
Is it better to skate loose or tight?
When to Loosen Up
If you’re used to skating tight trucks,
loosening them can improve the flow of your skateboarding
. Without having to tic-tac up to an obstacle or lean drastically as you roll away, your skating will take on an easier, more care-free look. If your style seems rigid, try loosening your trucks.
Why is one of my skateboard wheels spin slow?
Why does lube slow the bearing down?
The lube has mass that has to be moved out of the way while the bearing rotates
. During a hand spin, those little balls don’t have much mass behind them to push the lube out of the way. Thus hand spins are fastest when the bearing has very little or no lubricant.
How do you do a ollie?
Do skateboards lose Pop?
Which skateboard wheels are best for street?
For most street skating,
wheels with a durometer rating of 99a and up
are preferred. Harder skate wheels are more responsive, slide easier, and hold speed better on smooth surfaces. They absorb less energy than their softer counterpart, making it preferential for popping and flipping tricks.
How do you know if a skateboard is good?
A high quality skateboard deck will be
lightweight while remaining durable and providing “pop”
– the right combination of flexibility and rigidity that allows the board to respond during ollies and other tricks where the deck needs to be “popped” off the ground.
