Skateboard Wheels

Skateboard Wheels for Every Style of Skating

Your wheels make or break your setup. The right pair gives you proper grip, a smoother ride and the speed you need to push through your session. The wrong pair? You'll feel every crack in the path.

We carry skateboard wheels online from Spitfire, Bones, OJ, Ricta, Powell-Peralta, Trinity Skate Gear, and the rest of the legit names. Pair them with DSCO Bearings and Ace Trucks for a full setup that runs proper. Whether you're carving the skatepark, sliding around the bowl, bombing hills on a cruiser, or grinding street rails, we've got the wheel for the job. Every wheel in our selection is in stock and ready to ship.

Choose Skateboard Wheels Based on How You Skate

Picking the right wheels comes down to your riding style and preference. The first question: do you ride street or vert? After that, it's two key specs (size and durometer) plus how those wheels work with the rest of your components.

Key Features of Skateboard Wheels

• Size (diameter): Measured in mm. Smaller wheels (50-53mm) accelerate quicker for tricks. Larger wheels (54-60mm) roll faster and hold momentum on rough terrain.
• Durometer (hardness): The A-rating tells you how hard the wheel is. Higher number = harder wheel = more speed and slide. Lower number = softer wheel = more grip and a smoother cruise.
• Shape: Conical, classic and round-edge profiles each behave differently when you slide or grind.
• Core: A solid urethane wheel feels different to one with a plastic core. Cores reduce weight and stop the wheel from going flat-spotted.
• Bearings: Don't sleep on bearings. A good wheel paired with a dead set of bearings still rolls slow.

Durometer Ratings, Sorted

Lower numbers are softer, higher numbers are harder. Use this as a quick guide when you're choosing the right wheels:

• 78A-87A: Soft wheels. Best for cruising, longboards and rough footpaths. Proper grip, butter-smooth ride.
• 88A-95A: Mid-soft. Good for cruisers and beginner street setups where you want a bit of forgiveness.
• 96A-99A: All-rounder. Park, ramp and street use. Fast but still holds its line.
• 100A and up: Hard. Pure street and technical skating. Slides easy, won't blow out. If you ride a mix of surfaces, sit in the 99A range and you'll be sorted.

Types of Skateboard Wheels

Different styles of skating need different wheels. Here's the breakdown:

• Street wheels: Smaller, harder (99A-101A), built for flip tricks, slides and concrete. Sit between 50-54mm.
• Park wheels: Slightly larger (53-56mm) and around 99A. Quick acceleration with enough roll to carry speed through transitions.
• Cruiser wheels: Soft (78A-87A), larger (55mm+). Eat up cracks and rough terrain so you can cruise without getting bucked.
• Longboard wheels: Big, soft (60-75mm, 78A-83A). Built for distance, downhill and grip on long carves.
• Filmer wheels: Big and soft. Designed for filming push shots without rumble in the audio.

Soft Skateboard Wheels vs Harder Wheels

The soft vs hard call comes down to where you ride. Soft skateboard wheels absorb shock, grip the ground and make rough surfaces ridable. Harder wheels slide easier, build more speed and last longer on smooth concrete.

If your local park is butter-smooth, go harder. If you're skating cracked footpaths to get there, go softer or run a cruiser setup.

Wheel Size, Bushings and the Rest of Your Setup

New wheels often mean checking the rest of your components. Bigger wheels can rub your deck without riser pads. Softer bushings pair well with cruiser wheels for a looser carve and better control through turns. Fresh wheels also expose tired bearings, so it's worth swapping both at once.

Need to refresh the full setup? Grab a complete skateboard and you're ready to roll into town, or build it yourself with fresh decks, trucks and hardware. When you shop online with us, you get the same range that's available in our Sunshine Coast shops.

More Fresh Drops & Skate Essentials

Don't sleep on the rest of our range. We've got the new arrivals in skate footwear from Nike SB, Vans and Adidas, plus clothing from your favourite skate brands. Peep the deals on the bargains page for sale wheels and clearance kit.

If you're after softer, larger wheels for a cruiser build, check the cruiser wheels range.

FAQs About Skateboard Wheels

Are soft skateboard wheels suitable for tricks?

Soft wheels grip hard, which makes them slow to slide. You can land tricks on them, but powerslides, board slides and most grinds feel sticky. For technical street skating, go 99A or harder. Soft wheels are best for cruising and rough-surface skating.

Can I use longboard wheels on a regular skateboard?

You can, but only if you add riser pads to stop wheel bite. Longboard wheels are big and soft, so they'll change how the board feels. Your push gets easier and the ride gets smoother, but flip tricks get harder. If you mostly cruise, it's a fun swap.

How do I choose the best skateboard wheels for park skating?

For park, look for 53-56mm wheels in the 99A range. They accelerate quickly out of transitions, slide cleanly on coping, and hold their shape on rougher concrete bowls. Spitfire Formula Fours and Bones STF are the go-to options for most park skaters.

What's the difference between cruiser wheels and longboard wheels?

Both are soft, but cruiser wheels are smaller (55-60mm) and fit on a standard skateboard. Longboard wheels are bigger (60-75mm) and run on longer setups built for distance and downhill. Cruisers are for casual rolling around. Longboards are for covering ground.

How do I maintain my skate wheels?

Skate wheels don't need much. Rotate them every few weeks to even out the wear, especially if you powerslide one direction more than the other. Keep them dry, and replace them once they go cone-shaped or develop flat spots. Bearings need more love than the wheels do.

Where can I buy quality skateboard wheels online in Australia?

Right here. When you buy skateboard wheels from Boardstore, you're getting the full product range from the brands that ride. Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide, online stock that matches our Sunshine Coast shops, and the legit gear only. If you've got questions on size or durometer, give our crew a call or hit the chat. We'll get you sorted.

How much is shipping on skateboard wheels?

Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia, no matter the order size. We dispatch quick out of the Sunshine Coast so your wheels reach you ride-ready.

What's the most popular skateboard wheel size?

The sweet spot for most skaters is 52-54mm at 99A. Big enough to roll over cracks, small enough to flip easily. If you mainly skate parks and bowls, bump up to 54-56mm for extra speed through transitions.