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To loosen a skateboard wheel: Use a skate tool or socket wrench to turn the nut on the axle counter-clockwise just a smidge. Spin the wheel again and see if it rolls freely. Turn the nut counter-clockwise again if it’s still stiff. Test the wheel again.
Why are my wheels stiff on my skateboard?
Chances are you just have to clean and lubricate your bearings. Remove your wheel and pop out the bearings with the edge of your axle. Bones Bearings pretty much set the standard in the skateboarding world as far as bearings go. Then soak your bearings in acetone, nail-polish remover or rubbing alcohol.
Should I loosen my skateboard wheels?
Your skateboard wheels should be tight enough that they spin freely. If the wheel stops spinning after a few seconds, you’ll want to loosen them. It’s also possible to over-tighten skateboard wheels, and that will prevent you from getting the most speed out of your board.
How do you loosen skateboard wheels without tool?
If you don’t have a skateboard tool, or it doesn’t have a socket, use a crescent or socket wrench. Wheel nuts are usually ½” (13 mm), so use that size. Take the nuts off of all four wheels at once if you are changing all of the bearings. Set the nuts somewhere that you won’t lose them.
How do I make my skateboard wheels slower?
Step 2: Loosen Your Axle Nuts This will cause the wheels on your skateboard to spin slow. By loosening your axle nuts slightly, you can make the wheels spin faster and longer. So use your skate tool or a wrench and make small adjustments.
How do you loosen the tight wheels on a skateboard?
Loosening and Tightening Skateboard Wheels Use a skate tool or socket wrench to turn the nut on the axle counter-clockwise just a smidge. Spin the wheel again and see if it rolls freely. Turn the nut counter-clockwise again if it’s still stiff. Test the wheel again.
Is it better to skate loose or tight?
Tight trucks are better for the ancles, it will prevent future injuries, and if you have one a board with tight trucks will help you to get back sooner than you think. On the other hand, loose trucks won’t make it difficult to line up on an obstacle.
Why is my skateboard so fast?
This typically happens when too much weight is placed on your back leg. While speed wobbles usually occur at higher speeds, you can also wobble at low speeds by distributing your weight in the wrong way. Remember to keep your back truck tighter than the front to avoid too much steering input from the rear.
What can I use to loosen my trucks?
Use a skate tool or other useful tool to tighten or loosen the big nut in the center of the truck. Turn it clockwise to tighten the trucks, getting tighter turning. Turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the trucks, getting a softer turning feel.
What tool do I need to loosen skateboard trucks?
Luckily, loosening and tightening your trucks is very simple, so you can easily make adjustments on the go and continually tweak it. All you need is a skate tool, socket set or spanner to turn the kingpin nut on the underside of your trucks.
Can I use WD40 on skateboard bearings?
It’s important to use a silicone-based lubricant. WD40 or others like it will dry out your bearings and attract dust and dirt. It doesn’t take much, and the excess will just spin out when you replace your shields, pop your bearings back in your wheels and start shredding. Skate safe and enjoy your new-found speed.”.
Why is my skateboard so loud?
The noise comes from your wheel seats, it’s the space between the outer ring of your bearings and the inside of your wheels. If you’ve been skateboarding for a while and haven’t replaced your wheels yet the seating can develop gaps. The bearings shift a little when you ride but more so when you make a turn.
Can you use Vaseline on bearings?
When it comes to bearing, only use petroleum jelly for emergency fixes. However, if the metal temperature of the bearing will not get to the melting point of petroleum jelly, Vaseline should work fine. Unfortunately, Vaseline also dries faster, and you have to remove the old one and apply a new layer regularly.
Can I oil skateboard wheels?
You can use skateboard oils, sewing machine oils, or electronic oils. Add 2 to 3 drops to the exposed side of each bearing, then spin it to make sure all the bearing balls are evenly coated. Wipe off any excess with a paper towel to clean up.
Do skateboard wheels need oil?
Apply household oil sparingly to each side of each wheel, every other time you skate. Don’t over-oil; excess oil attracts dirt. If the bearings are quiet, they should be lubricated with grease. With a small adjustable wrench, remove the wheel nut from the axle.
Is it harder to Ollie with loose trucks?
Loose trucks are harder to skate than tight trucks. There, I said it. That’s not to say that tight trucks are easier, or that loosening up the kingpin nut a few turns is going to make you lose all your tricks. I’m talking about skating them loose enough to wobble when you shake the board side to side.
