Roller and skateboard wheels

Diameter and hardness

A wheel is defined by two numbers. The diameter, in millimetres: a small wheel is easy to handle and accelerates quickly, while a large wheel goes faster and absorbs imperfections better. The hardness, followed by the letter A: a soft wheel, around 78A to 82A, grips and cushions on asphalt; a hard wheel, above 85A, slides more and wears less, ideal for indoors and skateparks. You should check the maximum diameter accepted by your plate.

Rollers and skateboard on the site

The world of rollers and skateboards also brings together:

• Rollers.
• Spare parts, bearings, axles and brakes.
• Protective gear.
• Skateboards.
• Shoes.
• Accessories.
• Scooter.

All of this world is gathered on the rollers and skateboard page.

Roller or longboard

The wheels of roller, like Powerslide or Iqon, are narrow and rounded to lean into turns. The wheels of a longboard, like Kryptonics in 80A, are wide and soft for cruising and downhill on the road: they absorb vibrations and maintain grip. Classic skateboard wheels, small and hard, are used for tricks in the skatepark.

Swapping and changing

The wheels of roller skates wear unevenly, especially on the inside and at the back. To make them last, we swap them regularly: we exchange the front and back wheels and turn them around. When they are too worn, we replace them all at once to keep a smooth ride. The bearings transfer to the new wheels; we take the opportunity to clean them.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent out within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, winter sales, the spring French Days, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

What wheel size for roller skating on long distances?

To roll for a long time outdoors, large wheels from ninety to one hundred and ten millimetres go faster and handle roughness better. Eighty millimetre wheels remain more manageable for fitness and urban skating.

Which roller wheels for hockey: which to choose?

Roller hockey uses smaller wheels, often from seventy-two to eighty millimetres, for acceleration and support changes. You choose a rubber designed for indoors or asphalt depending on the surface.

How to remove the wheels from your skates?

You unscrew the axles using a hex key, remove the wheel, then transfer the bearings and spacer into the new wheel. You reassemble by tightening the axle without blocking the rotation.

Quad roller wheels for outdoor: what hardness?

Outdoors, a soft rubber, around seventy-eight to eighty-two A, absorbs vibrations from the asphalt and grips well. A wide and slightly high wheel also handles small obstacles better.

What wheel size for a skateboard?

For street and skatepark, hard wheels from fifty to fifty-four millimetres make tricks easier. Cruisers and longboards have larger and softer wheels, over sixty millimetres, for comfortable riding.