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What size thunder trucks do I need?

What size thunder trucks do I need?

Thunder Trucks Size Chart

Thunder Trucks Size
Equivalent Size (Independent)
147 7.9″ – 8.12″
148 8.12″ – 8.38″
149 8.38″ – 8.62″

What size thunders for 8.25 deck?

Thunder Trucks Size Chart

Model Axle Width Deck Width
143 7.125″ 6.9 – 7.4″
145 7.6″ 7.4 – 7.8″
147 8.0″ 7.8 – 8.2″
148 8.25″ 8.1 – 8.4″

What size trucks do I need for a 8.38 board?

Skate Truck Size to Skate Deck Size Guide by Brand

Size Actual Axle Length Recommended Deck Size
8.0 8.0″ 7.88″ – 8.25″
8.38 8.38″ 8.25″ – 8.75″
8.75 8.75″ 8.5″ and over
5 7.625″ 7.4″ – 7.75″

What size trucks should I get for my skateboard?

When Buying a new set of skateboard trucks you first need to know the deck width you will be using them with. For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.

What size trucks fit an 8.25 board?

Skateboard Truck & Wheel Size Chart

Truck Size
8″ 5.25 52-58mm
8.25″ 5.5 54-60mm
8.5″ 5.85 54-58mm
8.75″ 56-60mm

What size trucks do I need for a 8.5 deck?

In general, we would recommend choosing a truck with an axle width that’s exactly the same width as your deck. A margin of +/- 0.125″ is totally okay. So, for a deck that is 8″ wide trucks an axle width from 7.875″ – 8.125″ are ideal.

What size board does 149 trucks fit?

Independent Skateboard Truck Size Chart

Truck Size Axle Width (in) Skateboard Deck Width (in)
149 8.5 8.375 – 8.6
159 8.75 8.6 – 9
169 9.125 9 – 9.5
215 10 9.5 – 10.5

How big is a full size Thunder Truck?

Thunder Trucks Size Chart Thunder Trucks Size 143 145 147 151 Equivalent Size (Independent) 109 129 139 159 Axle Length 7.125″ 7.62″ 8.0″ 8.75″ Suggested Deck Width 7.4″ and below 7.4″ – 7.9″ 7.9″ – 8.12″ 8.62″ and up

How big is a full size skateboard truck?

Skateboard Truck & Wheel Size Chart Truck Size Truck Size Truck Size Truck Size 7.88″ 5.0/5.25 129/139 7.75/8.0 147 8″ 5.25 139 8.0 147 8.25″ 5.5 139/149 8.0 147/149 8.5″ 5.85 149 8.0/9.0 149

How big of a truck do you need for a deck?

In general, you want trucks to be proportional to your deck’s width. You should also take your wheel size into consideration. When you ride a wider board, let’s say 8.5 and above, you might consider bigger wheels. That also means you’ll be needing a higher truck.

Which is better a narrower truck or a wider truck?

In general, just makes sure the axle width matches your deck’s width. Wider trucks provide more stability because you cover a larger surface. They are less responsive than narrow trucks resulting in a larger turning radius compared to narrow trucks.