Skateboards

Choose a skateboard deck width: 7.75 to 8.0 inches for street, 8.0 to 8.25 for all-round, 8.25 and up for ramps and bowls, plus kids sizes and trucks.

Match skateboard truck axle width to deck width using manufacturer size charts, mounting fit, wheel clearance and the complete setup rather than hanger labels alone.

What ABEC ratings mean (and don't), the standard 608 bearing size, steel vs ceramic, shields, built-in spacers and how to clean skate bearings.

Compare skateboard truck axle width and wheel dimensions as separate fit decisions, using exact manufacturer size charts and a clearance check.

Choose skateboard wheels: durometer on the A and B scales, soft vs hard wheels, diameters for street, park and cruising, wheel bite and risers.

Compare steel and ceramic skateboard bearings by ball material, races, maintenance, corrosion resistance, product fit and the details makers publish.