How much should I pay for skateboard bearings?

They are definitely more expensive, usually ranging $70-$100 (regular bearings start around $15). While it’s generally true that you definitely get what you pay for when it comes to skateboards, does the more expensive ceramic material actually make for a better performing skateboard bearing?

Do all bearings fit all skateboards?

A skateboard requires a set of 8 bearings, 2 for each wheel. Almost every skateboard bearing is the same size and will fit on any skateboard wheel and truck.

Do Walmart skateboards have bearings?

8 Skateboard Longboard Bearings PRECISION ABEC 9 RED SHIELD – Walmart.com.

When you buy skateboard wheels do they come with bearings?

Every skateboard wheel is equipped with two bearings. If you want, you can fill the space between them with a spacer. This small metal cylinder prevents the bearings from being forced into the centre of the wheels when tightening the axle nut and getting damaged.

How long do skateboard bearings last?

How long do skate bearings last? Three things that will trash bearings are 1) Lots of water and 2) Jumping off stuff 3) Sliding. If you don’t skate in the wet, your bearings should last at least a year or two of cruising around, if not longer. If you do skate in the wet, make sure you clean your bearings regularly.

Do pros use bearing spacers?

Bearing spacers are totally optional; longboarders and casual skaters likely won’t put enough pressure on their boards to ever need them, though they are definitely a good investment if you want to slide, do a lot of tricks, and generally skate hard. For example, 8mm x 10mm is a very common bearing spacer size.

Do skateboard bearings need to be broken in?

Like others have said, most bearings require very little break in or none at all. The break in comes from the lubricant. Bearings with a heavier oil or grease lubricant will require a “warm up” to reach their full potential. However, this shouldn’t take long, 30 minutes to an hour at most.

What are 608 bearings?

The 608 is a 8 mm Ball Bearing that can be used in many rotary and factory automation applications. The 608 Miniature Ball Bearings is an open style bearing. The 608Z ball bearing is a single row raceway and single shielded. The 608ZZ ball bearing has a single row raceway and it is shielded on each side.

What size are skateboard bearings?

Each skateboard wheel is mounted on its axle via two bearings. With few exceptions, the bearings are the industrial standard “608” size, with a bore of 8 mm, an outer diameter of 22 mm, and a width of 7 mm. These are usually made of steel, though silicon nitride, a high-tech ceramic, is sometimes used.

Can you skate without spacers?

Bearing spacers are totally optional; longboarders and casual skaters likely won’t put enough pressure on their boards to ever need them, though they are definitely a good investment if you want to slide, do a lot of tricks, and generally skate hard. Unlike bearings, bearing spacers are not one-size-fits-all.

What is the size of a skateboard bearing?

Each skateboard wheel is mounted on its axle via two bearings. With few exceptions, the bearings are the industrial standard “608” size, with a bore of 8 mm (or 10mm depending on the axle), an outer diameter of 22 mm, and a width of 7 mm.

What are bearings for skateboard?

Skateboard bearings are the round metal pieces that fit inside the wheels to mount the wheels to the axle. Regardless of wheel size, all skateboard bearings are the same size and will fit any skateboard wheel that Warehouse Skateboards sells. The universal measurements for bearings are 8mm (core), 22mm (outer diameter), and 7mm (width).

What are roller skate bearings?

Bearings are what allow roller skates to turn, spin, and rotate on the axle of the wheel. Roller skate bearings are essential and protect against metal grinding on metal within the wheel.