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Get skateboard wheels that last
When you pick a set of skateboard wheels, consider size and hardness. Most wheels are one durometer, but you can also buy "dual durometer" wheels, which consist of a harder center, or core, surrounded by a softer outer-riding surface area.
87A skateboard wheels: A good choice for longboards, cruising, and hill riding. Great for very rough surfaces.
95A skateboard wheels: Ideal for riding down the street or tackling rough spots.
97A skateboard wheels: Best for all-around performance on smooth surfaces, such as skate parks, ramps and pools.
100A skateboard wheels: Used by the pros, this wheel is very hard, with little traction.
Now that you know what type of wheels you want, determine what size you need. Skateboard wheels are measured in millimeters. Larger wheels make your skateboard weigh more.
52mm to 55mm skateboard wheels: Choose 52mm to 55mm skateboard wheels if you plan to skate streets, skate parks, and bowls, or if you’re a smaller rider.
56mm to 60mm skateboard wheels: Choose 56mm to 60mm skateboard wheels if you plan to skate streets, skate parks, bowls, and vertical ramps, or if you’re a bigger rider.
60mm or larger skateboard wheels: Choose 60mm or larger skateboard wheels for specialty rides, including longboards, or for riding on hills and dirt roads.
Select the right skateboard trucks
Skateboard trucks, or axles, hold the wheels onto the skateboard deck and enable you to turn. Most skateboard trucks range between 4.75 inches and 5.5 inches, and weigh between 10 ounces and 13 ounces.
When buying skateboard trucks, remember that the wider the truck, the more stable the ride. However, the wider the truck, the heavier it will be. Some vendors have found ways of lightening the truck while maintaining stability by using titanium and other lightweight metal alloys.