Hard wheels: Fast
Soft wheels: Slower, but more grip
87a - Soft wheel for rough surfaces, great grip for longboards and cruisers.
95a - Slightly harder and faster, medium grip
99a - Happy medium between speed and grip, solid all around wheel
100a+ - Hard and fast wheel, low grip.
Wheel sizes
52-55mm - Smaller Riders, These wheels are a bit slower but they are stable and great for technical trick riding.
56-60mm - Beginners, all ramp, park and street
60mm+ - Longboards, old skool decks, high speed and rougher surfaces |