Skateboard wheels were originally made from clay. In the early 70's until the first urethane skate wheels were made. Since then skateboard wheels have changed a lot due to different technologies being developed and different types of skateboarding becoming more popular. During the 90ââ'¬â"¢s when street skating was becoming increasingly popular, wheels started to shrink until they became literally tiny (many wheels that were commonly available were only 42mm). Today wheels are commonly around 50-60mm, and there are many different kinds available, depending on your style of skating, and the terrain which you are riding on . Smaller wheels (50mm-54mm) are better for street and technical skating, as they accelerate faster and are lighter than larger wheels. However the disadvantage of this is that they have a lower top speed than larger wheels, and are more prone to being affected by rocks and debris. Larger wheels (55mm+) and are better for skating which requires a lot of speed, such as transition skating. They are also a lot more forgiving than smaller wheels on uneven surfaces. Urethane comes in many formulas and hardness ratings known as the durometer of the wheel, you can find out more about this on our buyers guide page. Harder wheels are better for sliding (tricks such as noseslides, reverts, blunts, which require the wheels to slide across a surface). However softer wheels give a much smoother ride, ideal if you are filming skateboarding, or just cruising around the streets. We stock almost every skate wheel brand, and have one of the largest urethane wheel selections in the UK. Ricta wheels are a favourite of many skaters, and often feature specially constructed cores, some are even hollow for a more lightweight ride. Spitfire are also popular amongst many skaters, they also boast an impressive pro team, featuring skaters such as Dennis Busenitz, Andrew Reynolds and Erik Ellington.
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