What type of wheels do you need for outdoor roller skates?

You will need a softer wheel (under 90A hardness) for outdoor skating and a harder wheel (over 90A hardness) for indoor skating. A softer wheel absorbs more shock as you roll over textured or uneven surfaces such as sidewalks and streets.

Are 78A wheels good for outdoors?

78A (really soft): Super grippy, used almost exclusively outdoors. 84A (soft): Hybrid (indoor/outdoor) wheels are usually 84A. They are great for really slippery floors and can be used outdoors. Often a good choice for your first wheels since they are grippy, affordable and versatile.

Can you put any wheels on roller skates?

Every roller skate wheel is different. They can vary in size, hardness, shape, and even hub material. It is important to choose a wheel that is suited to type of skating that you will be doing whether it is indoor, outdoor, artistic, or speed.

How hard should outdoor roller skate wheels be?

In general, outdoor skate wheels are usually within the 74A to 84A range on the durometer scale. For comparison, indoor skates are, on average, in the 84A to 106A range. So, by varying your wheel hardness (durometer) and size, you can optimize your outdoor experience based on your own needs.

Is 82A wheels good for outdoors?

An 82A wheel is classed as a hybrid wheel (suitable for most indoor/outdoor surfaces).

Is 82A good for outdoors?

These wheels are perfect for outdoor skating, and utilize the standard size 608 bearing hub. 82A is the perfect hardness for a smooth, long lasting outdoor wheel. These wheels have been profiled for roller hockey but also work great in fitness applications.

Is 85a wheels good for outdoors?

For example, a soft wheel (78A-89A in the picture to the right) is best used for outdoor use or slippery indoor floors while a harder wheel (90A-103A) is best used for indoor use on sticky floors. The lower the number, the softer the wheel. The higher the number, the harder the wheel.

Are 85A wheels good?

Most recreational indoor skate wheels have a durometer rating of between 88A and 102A because the hardness allows for a fast, smooth ride on most indoor surfaces. Hardness – generally a soft wheel (85A-88A) will grip but won’t roll as fast as a harder wheel (94A-98A). Harder wheels won’t grip as well as softer ones.

Can you put outdoor wheels on indoor roller skates?

You can not put outdoor wheels on indoor roller skates. We suggest you keep reading because there is interesting information below to help choose the best wheels for your indoor roller skates. It’s a must to understand what you demand and how much you can pay for a new set of wheels. There are various kinds of skate wheels.

What are the best wheels for inline skates?

At the low end, skates with 72-mm wheels are appropriate for the lighter, female, recreational skater. At the higher end, skates with 80-mm wheels are best for the heavier, male, fitness skater. For the mid-weight, male or female, inline skater, a good compromise is to use 76-mm wheels.

What are the best roller derby wheels?

The most popular wheels used for roller derby are either 59mm or 62mm tall. If you are a beginner we recommend you stick to one of these sizes. Wheels bigger than 62mm are generally used for outdoor skating. Tall wheels are fast but too unstable for derby skating.

What are some good roller skates?

Answer Wiki. That really depends on what you’re buying skates for. For roller derby style skates (low-topped quad speed skates), the top brands are Riedell, Sure-Grip, Labeda, Bont, and Luigino.