what wheels would u suggest for someone who is a beginner skater but a good cruiser, but wants to learn to skate street.  I am good at cruising, but I cant even pop an Ollie.  However, I really want to learn.  What kind of wheels do you suggest for someone who rides on a pretty rough street who wants to cruise but learn to pop a Ollie or kickflip here or there? I was thinking these wheels. What do you suggest?


Bones ATF Filmer Skate Wheels

longboard wheels

I know, right? My neighborhood's street was tarred in the 80's, so it it filled with rocks 'n' shit. Riding regular skate wheels feels terrible, plain terrible.

 But after snooping around I found these and I set them up on my cruiser setup. I was amazed at the performance and softness of these wheels, they are too nice for the price. (Hey, that rhymes!)

 I liked them soo much I set them up on my main, and they are kinda skate-shaped but they feel like longboard wheels. Which is good for street and cruising. They have a cool black color, and matches my Enjoi. Here's the link:   

 http://www.amazon.com/Cruiser-Skateboard-Wheels-Black-59mm/dp/B007BTTC02/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371780011&sr=8-3&keywords=cruiser+wheels

Love these.

if you get those i would recommend getting some risers. anything above 53 imo requires them to avoid wheelbite

mattyb wrote:

longboard wheels

nononononononono
Those Filmbot wheels look pretty good, can't go wrong with bones. I would recommend SPF's too. Also, unless you're riding really loose or low trucks, you"ll be fine without risers.

this was the complete I was thinking of getting if this helps
Deck-Santa Cruz Screaming Hand LTD 7.5 Powerply Skateboard Deck 7.5
Grip- Grizzly Stamp Print Perforated Skateboard Grip Tape
Trucks-Venture P. Rod Homecourt Skateboard Trucks white/black (5.0 lo) 7.6 axle

Wheels-Bones ATF Filmer Skateboard Wheels filmbot/blue (80a) 56mm
Bearings-Shake Junt OG ABEC 5 Skateboard Bearings ABEC 5

Hardware- Independent Genuine Parts Phillips Mounting Skateboard Hardware black 1 1/4in

Risers- Arbor Recycled Risers 1/4in

JackTerryFB wrote:

this was the complete I was thinking of getting if this helps
Deck-Santa Cruz Screaming Hand LTD 7.5 Powerply Skateboard Deck 7.5
Grip- Grizzly Stamp Print Perforated Skateboard Grip Tape
Trucks-Venture P. Rod Homecourt Skateboard Trucks white/black (5.0 lo) 7.6 axle

Wheels-Bones ATF Filmer Skateboard Wheels filmbot/blue (80a) 56mm
Bearings-Shake Junt OG ABEC 5 Skateboard Bearings ABEC 5

Hardware- Independent Genuine Parts Phillips Mounting Skateboard Hardware black 1 1/4in

Risers- Arbor Recycled Risers 1/4in

yeah esp if you get those lo trucks, you need risers for sure.

I think 54 is a good size. I've always stuck with 54s and they're a nice size that's not too small and not too big for performing street tricks. I always get the wheels that aren't those thin types of wheels.

skeep222 wrote:

if you get those i would recommend getting some risers. anything above 53 imo requires them to avoid wheelbite

I use 54s and don't get wheelbite o.o

Xi wrote:

I think 54 is a good size. I've always stuck with 54s and they're a nice size that's not too small and not too big for performing street tricks. I always get the wheels that aren't those thin types of wheels.

skeep222 wrote:

if you get those i would recommend getting some risers. anything above 53 imo requires them to avoid wheelbite

I use 54s and don't get wheelbite o.o

do you ride loose/ low trucks?

I use 54's and don't get wheelbite...

If you find a medium sized wheel with a soft durometer then you're set. Those filmer wheels should do the job for you.

PS. you will only get wheel bite if you have medium/loose trucks. I've gotten wheel bite with 54's

Why are wheelbites a problem? I've always had them.

I got thoose bones filmer wheels on my filming setup! They feel really nice and smooth

Mikkel S wrote:

Why are wheelbites a problem? I've always had them.

because wheelbite sucks

U gonna need some risers with those trucks and wheels!