How and When to Change your Inline Skate Wheels // Rollerblading Tips

[@JustinThursday]

Perfect. Exactly how tutorials should be. Quick and to the point.

[@JustinThursday]

@@someblindguy lol what

[@JustinThursday]

@@someblindguy Ahh I couldn’t see those comments before. Lol.

[@francesco5254]

Finally someone in the skating world with good communication skills. Well done

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

It's also interesting seeing how you insert your bearings. I've always used my hands unless they're super tough.

[@BacktoBlading]

I have a tool, but this method works really well for all sizes

[@greg6162]

@@BacktoBlading I just got macroblade 80’s and was thinking of getting a set in case to have on hand. I only got the two 4mm hex wrenches. I was thinking of getting Hydrogen’s for when my skill gets better and I want to cruise the rec path a little faster. Should I upgrade my SG5 bearings to SG7 or something else maybe?

[@gcram333]

Not only was this helpful and easy to understand but I have those exact skates . Thanks for info brother !

[@Locreai]

i skate very hard wheels, and rotate often. I've found that a set of wheels can last a couple full years if you really fuss over the wheel for your skating style and rotate often. that said I have another tip for people who DO rotate a lot and it is LOCKTIGHT

[@d_a_hizzle1309]

For sure Locktight is particularly important for frame bolts. They're out of sight, out of mind, but you really don't want them falling out

[@_lc]

I go through a set in 2 months! 😅 40km a week, going to 140km on the holidays.

[@Yoomoron]

@Locreai Tell me don't skate much without telling me. I use 3 sets in a year. If you skate once a year a set will last you a life time.

[@jujujulie0]

Can we all give this man a round of applause

[@MattMc55]

The 65mm 90a wheels I just got from 50/50 are like riding on clouds. Thanks for the recommendations. Thought I needed a harder wheel but the bigger wheel feels right.

[@SerialWheeler]

Really like this new format. Great advice!

[@whi2gan]

Thank u sooo much!! This video is short & to-the-point-yet very jam-packed with blade knowledge!!🤯🤯 Although I had to learn the majority of blade terminology alone{before finding your video}, it was still super reassuring to affirm my freshly self-taught knowledge, alongside professional/industry-standard/even just general knowledge!! No idea why rollerBLADING, in particular, went so out of style, but all info & resources attached to it seem super hard to come by, so THANK YOU!!🙏

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Great vid law! Always killin it!

[@MatiZak]

Thanks. I just bought a new wheels to revive my very old, spare inline skates (they will be only in use on rainy group skating) and I found it hard to put the bearings on them. Your method worked excellent.

[@meganbasurto2869]

Very helpful and pretty straight-forward. Thanks a lot!!

[@MaxMining]

loved this tutorial, helped alot, i just wanted to add that i used a hammer and allen key to pop out my bearings from the wheel

[@BacktoBlading]

That can work, just be careful you don’t wack something with that hammer.

[@kaaws]

this is a PERFECT tutorial man love this video hope you can to more videos like this

[@aBudSmoker22]

thank you for this video Law! need to snag some Back to Blading merch to add to my shirt collection!

[@BacktoBlading]

More coming soon!

[@MatejVancoCG]

Absolutely great! Straight forward, well described. Thanks!

[@samiabrahimi3410]

Thank you so much that was very helpful

[@disastergs]

can you make one about getting bearings in/out of metal core wheels? Love the channel.

[@OnnoKaell]

Awesome Tutorial!

[@asmaabouaamri6241]

very useful for me as a beginner skater, thank you very much

[@jakobhoult1188]

Great video! Can you do one about bearing cleaning? I'm curious to know what others use for that process.

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s in the queue for next week

[@MrNicknayme]

@Back to Blading and bearing abec ratings etc. Me, I clean once, then buy new. Bones.

[@theblurmetalhead]

Thanks sir am thinking of changing my wheels too.. thank you

[@Kiarabelle1]

Excellent tutorial. Having a twin cam bearings with nylon retainer and metal shield, does it matter which side of bearing goes inside wheel(facing spacer)? Thank you

[@BacktoBlading]

You’ll want the metal shield on the outside, that will keep they clean for much longer.

[@Kiarabelle1]

@@BacktoBlading Thank you kindly sir.

[@ukgamechanger]

Can you recommend what wheels I need for inline outdoor skating. I bought a set of hyper formance g+ 80mm 85A pared with bones racing bearings. I dunno they just don't roll that far I feel like I'm stuck in glue. Would you recommend me changing the wheels for something like rollerblades hydro's or is there something else you could suggest?

[@jeanluno2521]

Great Video ! 2 questions : 1) Are bearings always the same diameter ? 2) Why are there different wheels diameter ? I have 74mm spare wheels from previous rollerblades. My GF rollerblades have 76mm diameter ones and since I need to buy new roller blades, the shop sells them with 80mm diameter ones...Can I just repace the 80mm by 74mm once they are worn out ? Tks !

[@HelloThere-ez6rb]

All skate bearings (skateboard, blades, etc.) Are the same. Bearing sizes can change dealing with other types of equipment though, not skate related. The wheel sizes differences in mm are depending on your frame size. You generally and usually want to keep the same wheel size your skates came with. It usually says MAX wheel size on the wheel frames on your skates. Ride safe. John ch. 3 and ch. 14 Matthew ch. 10, ch. 24 Revelation ch. 13-14, ch. 19-20 2 Peter ch. 2 Acts ch. 4 Psalms ch. 91, ch. 37 Holy Bible

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

It pains me to see wheels worn so unevenly on one side! I've always switched my wheels round after every couple of sessions and I find I can wear them down evenly.

[@Sam-gf1eb]

One way to lengthen the life of your wheels is by using a different stopping method. The T method and push stop will damage the side of your wheels more than a spin, step, or heel brake will. If you use the T method and push shot regularly, make sure to rotate the wheels regularly. With the T or push stop, you grind one side of the wheel, so rotating the wheel makes it so that grind both sides at a relatively equal rate.

[@IAMGHOST369]

Gratitude 🙏

[@johnnielewis9896]

great information...would you advise buying precision wheels for rink skating?

[@ryanhorton9594]

Changing my 110mm 85a for the first time in a year. Theyre honestly fine and hold up really well, but might as well chnage em out for 2024. Do new bearrings come with spacers?

[@BacktoBlading]

Sometimes, but you should be able to reuse the spacers. Some wheels require specific spacers and those should come with them.

[@ethan6273]

Wow, no dislikes, that is actually impressive

[@mlee6050]

Confused on how said rotate wheels as is it fine on same foot? Seen some swap what skate they on too

[@BacktoBlading]

Most people push harder with one foot than the other, and turn more one way than the other. So most people wear down their wheels on one side. Rotation from skate to skate helps keep the wear uniform

[@mlee6050]

@@BacktoBlading okay thanks, makes sense like I know in cycling often 52%/48% on balance of how people cycle when power down between each side

[@invincibleEAST1]

When replacing the wheels and bearings can I choose a different brand or does it have to be brand that it came with it

[@BacktoBlading]

You can use any brand you like! Most important is the right size for your skates

[@invincibleEAST1]

@@BacktoBlading thanks my friend

[@fernieu3537]

i got the black with red lining exo 4 wheel blades and today my right side back wheel busted allllll up and the third one is soon to bust. i was wondering if u know any good wheels i got the K2 78mm80a or if i should just buy new blades.. ? i want to go faster as i travel long distances after working out . what would you recommend ? im not looking to buy the 110mm maybe 90mm as i said i would like to go faster but dont know if the wheels would bump or even fit together . please help

[@fernieu3537]

both wheels on my skates are not symmmetrical lmao

[@brianmboya6590]

Hello - my daughter's front skate wheel came off. I have the tyre and the small metal rod-like piece that sits in the middle of the tyre. Am not sure how to return it into the socket and I have no tools - please guide me on how to go about fixing this.

[@BacktoBlading]

Tough to help over KZbin, but I will assume that’s the axle (rod) and the wheel (tyre). You should have a third piece that is threaded and screws into the axle. That keeps the wheel in the chassis

[@brianmboya6590]

@@BacktoBlading Yes correct. I have the rod and the wheel. I will look for the 3rd piece that is threaded and try screw it back in the rod, to secure the wheel. If its misplaced, I will try and purchase one locally to replace. I will definitely update you on the final result. Thank you so much for your prompt reply and help. Really appreciate 🙏🙏

[@developer-juice-Khailenno]

How do I know if the bearings will fit in next wheel

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s a standard size for all wheels

[@kenmastersmaster]

You seem to be the expert here..I bought some twister 110mm and noticed one of the wheels has a feta cheese like texture on the back wheel.. Given the skates were 6 months old even I bought them I figured it had something to do with hydrogen wheels consistency but now an wondering if the wheel is defective or dry rotting. The other wheels seem fine with maybe very slight bumps in them and a more smooth texture. The wheels only look to be worn maybe 2 or 3mm, so they still have a lot of life and I don't want to spend $75 on new wheels

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, it sounds like that wheel is just wearing faster than the others. Are usually find the last wheel takes more abuse. Could try rotating them to get a little more life, but those stock wheels aren’t going to last forever.

[@stvlu733]

What about swapping the left with the right side wheels and then swapping them front to back? Will that make them last longer since they wear out one side mostly?

[@BacktoBlading]

Absolutely! I’ll have a video on rotating wheels in a few weeks.

[@stvlu733]

@@BacktoBlading My main question is what range of wheel numbers are softer to harder? I'm looking for a set that is road worthy when riding on rough surfaces like the street for a good period of time? I want a cushy ride like riding on a cloud but still want some good glide and don't want to be too fast but fast enough so I don't get tired quickly. What is a good bearing number and wheel hardness balance for this?

[@HelloThere-ez6rb]

​@@stvlu733Try 82a or 84a bearings bones reds or rollerbones

[@HelloThere-ez6rb]

​​@@stvlu733Try 82a or 84a bearings bones reds or rollerbones. Try 80mm skates, that's a good general wheel mm size

[@ninjaah1404]

I learned some new tips from this video thank you

[@TheArmoredSquiral]

wats the rack behind you and do you have a link for where I could perches it?

[@BacktoBlading]

I made them out of a 4x8 sheet of 1/2” mdf and some 1” dowels

[@t.terrell7037]

@@BacktoBladingcan you help? I got frx 80 and the wheels are 80mm. If I want to do recreational skating outside without tricks and such, should I get a harder wheel for a more comfy ride or 76mm? It seems like your advice in video is the opposite of how it is for quads…where you get more comfy ride the lower the number and more uncomfortable the harder the wheel. I seem to feel a lot of vibration and was wondering if this can be improved since I’m somewhat a beginner but want to get better. Also can you tell me a good upgrade once I outgrow the FX 80s? Thanks

[@menacingsprite]

My niece has some new blades and the wheels don’t spin that well and when I took one of the wheels off it had this plastic thing over the bearings. Is this why her wheels won’t spin?

[@BacktoBlading]

Usually the plastic piece is a spacer to allow for smaller axles. Which skates are they?

[@gjslot123]

Great stuff ! Qeustion, i struggle with ledge grinding with my usd sway skates (flat) should i switch to antirocker? Rails are fine... or should i keep practicing with flat? And if i need to go antirocker should i replace the 2 mid wheels or buy a whole new frame? Regards!

[@BacktoBlading]

Which frames are you on? The Fluid V that come with your Sway aren’t great for antirocker, but you can find some Fluid IV and they’ll be amazing

[@gjslot123]

@@BacktoBlading see picture url below, thats the one i have, i think the middle part is indeed not allowing me to go antirocker. Where to buy the fluid IV frame? And what antirocker wheels you suggest? Sorry for all the qeustions mate :) www.plutosport.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/image/680x460/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/U/S/USD_Sway_Team_IV_Skates_Senior_8.jpg

[@NoBuddyz]

My urethane antis don’t spin. Had to dremel my ST frame. 92a wear fast on my streets too! Will 50/50 frame and wheels solve this for me?

[@MrNicknayme]

What if you are on Oysi frames, how would you then rotate the wheels? And frame sizes! Please do an explainer about that. All UFS frames fits all UFS skates, but what do you get if yo go large, or if you go small? And what is the “most ideal” size per mondo size?

[@BacktoBlading]

That’s a great question. I would treat them as a double antirocker frame. So rotate and flip the outside wheels then rotate and flip the inside wheels. More videos to come, frame length and sizing definitely are on the list!

[@diridavy6385]

Just the way a tutorial should be🤙

[@jaynhsob3935]

How many bearings would I have to buy for for 8 wheels and how many spacers and what size please ?

[@BacktoBlading]

Each wheel needs 2x bearings and one spacer. They’re usually 608 bearings (that’s the size) and 8mm spacers.

[@jaynhsob3935]

@@BacktoBlading ok thanks

[@derekdauzat]

will s9g fit 84mm wheel? also would 80 or 84mm fit on maxxun 90 skates?

[@BacktoBlading]

I don’t know about the s9g, but you can always ride slightly smaller wheels on a skate. Just don’t go to small from the “max size” otherwise you might scrape on the frame walls

[@Philbernard]

Nice video. But what about the bearings? How do i know if i need to change them? Or do i ever need to change them? What should i be looking for when i change my wheels for new ones?

[@BacktoBlading]

Funny enough, I have a video on that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKWldaOhfsp1na8

[@markballard8606]

Good morning, I'm 52 and with a hip replacement so I have to be very careful. I purchased 2024 Rollerblade Lightning 80, but these wheels are far too large for me. I'm just too unstable at six feet tall. And falling is a very bad idea for me with a joint replacement. So the question I can't seem to get a good answer to is this: Can I take a pair of 68mm wheels and put them on my Rollerblade Lightnings? All I'm doing is fitness skating. Rollerblade said I could get away with 72mm, but would 68mm fit that frame. Please help and thanks in advance. Mark

[@jack_kirby_2664]

Just bought some off a friend. The two front wheels are 76mm and the two back ones are 80mm. Is that normal or should all for wheels be the same size. They’re all the same hardness (82a) but idk what the size should be

[@TamelAquinas]

Amazing video. Thank you!

[@woodkellyvictor8906]

can you please tell me what if i only brought the skates not the wheel because it did not come with the wheel then how do i tell what size do i need

[@J4rn0]

My wheels lock up when i tighten the axel. Not sure if this is normal or if my frame is just bad...

[@giftedsaucer631]

How to clean the baring well??

[@tamvu9909]

Nice video! But my Cougar 509C has weird axels that doesn't look like in the video. only one side of it has the hexagon shape hole, the other side is round. I tried to use a hex key to open it but can't turn it at all, like I used all my strength and it won't move so I think either there's something wrong with it, or it's a different kind of axels that requires a different way of opening. Can someone help me pls. :(

[@giftedsaucer631]

Me all new to this simply searching how yo change the wheels learning that cleaning other things is needed to which makes sense but like how tf do you effectively clean the bairings so they spin nice?

[@whoisdavedotcom]

I have legit been doing bearings wrong my whole skating career. Not no more though thanks Law

[@BacktoBlading]

Oh no! Glad I could help. Let’s say you had a friend who did it wrong. How were they doing it?

[@whoisdavedotcom]

@@BacktoBlading he was jamming the axle up on the bearing and hitting it with an implement to break the first bearing out hoping it didn't slip and dent the case for the balls. Then putting them back together its was a 50/50 chance the spacer would stay where it had to

[@BacktoBlading]

Yeah, some tools will help with this but sometimes it can end poorly. There are bearing extractors on some presses which work flawlessly, but too detailed for this video.

[@whoisdavedotcom]

@@BacktoBlading no need for tools now you have taught him the secret tricks of the trade

[@sweetpeaparaan1033]

are Fothon wheels ok to be used with Micro MT4?

[@BacktoBlading]

Probably, if they’re the right size

[@shakeebahmed7535]

'wheels come in all shapes and sizes.' so can i get triangle shaped wheels?

[@laurenfrija]

I swapped my wheels but they feel uneven and I noticed front wheel doesn’t touch the ground. What could it be.

[@BacktoBlading]

Try swapping the front wheel to the middle and see if that fixes the issue. If not, your skate frame might have a slight rocker to it. That’s normal but maybe unexpected

[@laurenfrija]

@@BacktoBlading thanks ill Try that out

[@Conchobhar]

1:18 holy shit dude.

[@rey-ke5ls]

80 mm Wheels ...now 75 mm(good shape)...is it time to change ? How can far I go? Thsnk you

[@GamerGrl90]

Until the plastic

[@amyx231]

I have wheels and bearings...but cleaning my old wheels in rubbing alcohol and using silicone machine oil have fixed the old set... 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♂️ I have new wheels and nowhere to put them. Lol.

[@crazykiddo3564]

I'm kinda scared to change wheel. I might do it wrong and when I started to skate it might fall apart. Hahaha I'm stupid.

[@crazykiddo3564]

Help me btw. The wheel in front of my skate is not touching the ground. Why is it so and what should I do?

[@BacktoBlading]

Tough to help without seeing your skates. It sounds like you have a rockered frame which means the middle wheels touch before the outside wheels. This is popular for slalom and hockey and helps you turn faster. Do you think that’s the case?

[@crazykiddo3564]

@@BacktoBlading Yeah yeah yeah! The wheel in middle touches the ground first ( Specifically the 2nd wheel). While the first and last depends on where to I put my weight.

[@crazykiddo3564]

@@BacktoBlading One last thing sir. I'm really not into tech thing since it's my first time having Inline Skates. So, the first time I clean it, I cleaned them all together without removing the wheels and the bearings ( Cause I didn't know it's a thing. Hehe!) And sometimes, I stored it even if it's wet because of the rain. So now, It has a rust all over, also in the bearings and I can't take the wheel off. What should I do? Thanks for help!

[@Ashh75]

the axels are not sliding out

[@dylanjudeortiz6939]

Give me 1 roller blades pls

[@dylanjudeortiz6939]

Give me 1 roller blades pls...