Skateboard Wheels Sizing & Shapes
Applies to Spitfire Product Types: Skateboard Wheels.
How to Choose: Spitfire wheels are categorized by diameter, durometer (hardness), and specific shapes designed for different terrain and riding styles.
| Wheel Diameter | Best For |
|---|---|
| 50mm - 53mm | Technical street skating. Smaller wheels are lighter, making flip tricks easier and keeping you closer to the ground. |
| 54mm - 58mm | All-around / Park skating. A great balance of speed, momentum, and pop for transition and street. |
| 59mm+ | Transition, bowls, and cruising. Larger wheels roll faster and handle rougher terrain more easily. |
| Wheel Shape | Profile & Riding Surface | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Classics (Round Edge) | Medium width riding surface with round sidewalls. | The #1 wheel shape in skateboarding. Perfect all-around street and park wheel. |
| Conical (Full & Slim) | Wider riding surface that locks into grinds and transitions smoothly. | Transition, bowls, and riders who want maximum contact and speed. |
| Tablets / Radials | Narrower riding surface for less friction and lighter weight. | Technical street skating and quick ledge tricks. |
Durometer Note: Spitfire offers Formula Four (99a/101a) for flat ground and street, and Classic (99a) for a slightly softer, more versatile feel. Check the specific product page for the exact durometer.