You can't go wrong. Nearly all skateboard bearings have been standardized so that all wheel and bearing brands are compatible. The standard skateboard bearing size is an 8mm inner race diameter.
Do bearings fit all wheels?
Almost every skateboard bearing is the same size and will fit on any skateboard wheel and truck. When choosing your bearings, it is important to think about your experience level and riding style. Bearings with higher-quality parts will be faster and more durable.
How do I know which bearings to buy?
The rule of thumb tends to be that the more expensive the skateboard bearings, the higher the quality. Inexpensive bearings tend to be made of cheaper materials; more expensive skateboard bearings contain better sealing, more inner ball bearings, and higher-quality metals.
Do bearings matter skateboarding?
4. Bearings Are Pretty Much Built the Same. NOPE! Even for such a critical component to the performance of a skateboard, bearings do not get nearly as much consideration as other parts of the skateboard, such as the deck for example.
Do better bearings make you go faster?
Switch out your bearings
And in that same train of thought, fresh bearings will always roll better, smoother, take you up to higher speeds, than old bearings. Unmaintained/old bearings will have gunk, dirt, will not roll smooth, build up a lot of heat, and slow you down as you skate along.
22 related questions foundHow do you break in new bearings?
We have two steps when it comes to breaking in your precision bearings; short intervals first, then continuous running.
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Two Steps for Breaking in Your Precision Bearings
Why does my skateboard feel slow?
Dirt and dust buildup and cause friction, resulting in a slower skateboard. Sometimes you don't even notice how much dirty bearings slow down your skateboard until you cleaned them or even replace them entirely. While you don't need top-notch skateboard bearings, quality bearings make a difference.
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 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.
What bearings do pro skaters use?
What Are Best Skateboard Bearings?
Do Bones Bearings come with spacers?
Includes a set of 8 Bones Reds Bearings, 8 Speed Washers, and 4 Bearing Spacers. Instructions and Sticker are included in the box of Bones Reds Bearings. Bones Reds Bearings fit all skateboard wheels.
How do I know what size bearings I need?
You can measure the dimensions of a bearing by using a vernier calliper like the one below or measuring accurately with a ruler. All bearings will have a width, an inner diameter and an outside diameter.
Do longboards use different bearings?
Standard longboard bearings are the same as any other skateboard bearings. You could use them on any board of any length. You'll need two bearings per individual wheel, and the bearings can be installed alone. Standard bearings are typically made out of steel or ceramic to achieve a smooth, speedy ride.
Are speed rings necessary?
Speed Rings are an often overlooked part of your skateboard, but not having them could be greatly jeopardizing your performance! Speed rings go on the outside of your bearings to give more clearance, allowing an uninhibited continuous roll.
How much do bearings cost skateboard?
Skateboard bearing's price varies depending on the quality and materials used. Their average cost ranges from $8 to $150, and a decent set is around $40. Higher quality bearings, of course, are more expensive compared to cheap bearings.
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.
Should skateboard wheels wiggle?
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.
Should you use riser pads?
Deciding whether or not to install risers
The larger your wheels are, the greater chance there is for wheel bite. If your skateboard has large wheels, such as on a longboard or cruiser, you may want to consider risers. In general, the longer the board and the larger the wheel, the more height is needed in a riser pad.
Do I need washers for my skateboard?
Do you need washers for skateboard bearings? Normal skate bearings need speed washers (or “speed rings”) to stop the bearing from fouling on the axle nut or the hanger face. Some trucks also don't have enough thread on the axle to tighten the nuts down enough if you don't have speed rings.
Is ABEC 7 or 9 better?
Most people won't notice a significant difference between ABEC7 versus ABEC9. Unless you are skating for speed at a high level, ABEC7 should be fine for urban skating.
What ABEC rating are Bones Reds?
We are often asked, "What ABEC rating are your bearings?" The answer is that "Bones Bearings are Skate Rated™ not ABEC rated." Bones® Bearings are the skate industry leader and favorite choice of professional skaters, and have been since their development in 1981.
Is ABEC 9 better than 7?
ABEC includes five tolerances classes: 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 with 1 being the widest and 9 the tightest. Thus, bearings with a higher ABEC rating have tighter tolerances, and that means better precision, higher efficiency, and the potential to accommodate applications requiring high speeds.
What makes a skateboard fast?
Ball bearings make skateboards (and anything else with wheels)go faster because they reduce the friction between the wheels and their axles. In general >when things slide over each other, the friction between them causes a force that tends to slow them down.
How do I make my bearings faster?
The maximum speed can be increased by use of a high speed lubricant and also with a high speed retainer. Rubber contact seals will reduce the maximum bearing speed. High precision bearings will run at higher speeds thanks to the superior roundness and finish of the balls and bearing rings.
How fast is skateboarding compared to walking?
Skateboarding is clearly faster than walking: Our observations at UC Davis found that skateboarders travel between 6 and 13 miles per hour, with an average of 9.7 miles per hour. At two- to four-times the speed of walking, skateboards can extend the range of destinations reachable under human power.
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