What are flat spots on skateboard wheels?

flat spot= when you do powerslides it wears down a part of the wheel (flatspot) and then your wheels dont roll as smooth causing you to not go as fast.

Do Bones wheels get flat spots?

They won’t flat spot or wear down fast !

Are skateboard wheels supposed to be smooth?

Generally speaking, harder wheels are faster, and softer wheels are slower with the added advantage of having more grip. Softer wheels are better suited to street skating; harder wheels are better for smooth surfaces, such as skate parks. Some companies even specially design their wheels for a specific use.

Why are the wheels on my Skateboard flat?

After some use, harder skateboard wheels will tend to get flat spots. Flat spots create rough vibrations through your board, putting your smooth ride in jeopardy and slowing you down. To fix this, you can do powerslides on rough pavement to grind down the wheel to until it rolls smoothly again.

How to choose the best skateboard wheels for rough surfaces?

Here are the features you should look for when you want the best wheels for rough surfaces: 1 Soft wheels with a durometer between 78a and 90A. 2 Look for square lipped wheels for more grip and an easier push. 3 You might want to look into threaded wheels. The structure is perfect for rough surfaces. 4 Large contact patch.

Which is the best wheel with no flatspots?

“You guys make the best wheels ever. I bought a pair of your competitors wheels (Spitfire) made not to get flatspots they got them in a day, Bought a pair of bones three months ago still no flatspots at all no matter how many bluntslides i do. BONES FOR FUCKING LIFE! ”

Which is the best transition skateboard to get?

Ricta Clouds are a great option. The best wheels you could get for cruising and tricks should have these features. The best transition skateboard wheels should have about the same features as skatepark wheels. Anything in the range of 53 mm to 54 mm is fine. The hardness should be around 96A and 101A.