How to Choose Skateboard Trucks | Sizing Guide | Tactics

[@tacticsboardshop]

Before asking any specific truck/deck compatibility questions, please reference the chart at 0:50 Also, we recommend keeping your trucks within 1/4 inch (0.25) of the deck width. Yes you can mount trucks that are further apart than that, but it's not ideal. Cheers! - Tim Check out our full buying guide: www.tactics.com/info/choosing-skateboard-trucks

[@Gh0ulzcallm3Gh0ulz]

Which t tool comes with the Allen key for inverted kingpin?

[@anthonybermudez2170]

I have a 8.125 what size trucks should I skate? I like only venture thunder and Indy’s. But I’m thinking ventures… for ventures I want highs. What truck size should I skate?

[@tacticsboardshop]

If you check out the chart in the video, you'll see that an 8.125 deck would work with 5.2 or 5.6 Ventures, and 139 or 144 Independent trucks. 👍- Tim

[@mango7736]

Y’all gonna post this the day after I ordered my trucks😭

[@Sk84Life]

Lol same

[@animosty.0771]

Same here💀

[@Michael-pw4md]

It be like that sometimes 😂

[@OGRH]

🤣😂 ...and y'all going to research AFTER you make an uneducated decision. Hopefully you remember this for everything moving forward in life. The quality of your life desperately depends on it.

[@elexsisriveras4521]

Fr tho like I just bought some blind😭

[@theregoesmiller389]

* * THANK YOU * * as a new skater at 35 , not knowing company / brand names.. this video was a life saver ! i am in the process of building my first board and google seems to be very bias etc. thanks for this video !

[@secretsauceskateboarding4337]

See you out there brudda

[@chrhadden]

get a 9 to 10 in board and some indy 169 titanium's and bones med bushings. they are noticably lighter hes on some good stuff

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

The TRUE reason for having the bolt switch is so that when you grind allot, you NEVER make the bolt smooth by wearing it out, hence you wont be able to adjust it anymore if so. So by having the bolt flipped and using and "allen" key to adjust trucks, you never have to worry about that.

[@gabrielherrera4643]

There’s also the decision of which truck has their axle outward or inward because depending on where your axle is, it’ll affect how your truck turns and how your board pops.

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Thank you for posting the Truck Size chart, game changer, took out all the guess work. Thanks!

[@steakfries__]

such a great video. clear, concise, straight to the point and i feel so much more confident about buying my next set of trucks.

[@cooldip45]

I think this had alot to do as i skated when i was younger. I never considered my truck size and i always felt like I had balance issues. Id really like to get another setup again one day with this way more in mind.

[@Zaa_73]

Very informative video. I learned quite a bit here

[@Lil_Broomstik-_-]

I actually needed this information thanks Tim...also WHAT TRICK WAS THAT AT 1:26 that looked sick

[@nhlakaniphokwazi8747]

Fackie bigspin heelflip

[@pauly1013]

Thanks for that chart! Totally snapped a pic of that.

[@gabrielherrera4643]

However the problem with inverted king pins is if you skate really rough spots or just skate a lot, the kingpin can start to rattle off and make your trucks looser.

[@0verfiend]

Any truck can loosen up and an can be tightened.

[@gabrielherrera4643]

Also if you have an old school deck with the old hole pattern, you can just take a pencil or marker and mark the hole so you can drill it.

[@gabrielherrera4643]

Royal updated their size chart for their trucks

[@ripcity503]

Great, informative video.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

I wish Ace would complete their line-up with a 10" Model 88. I'd swap my Indy 215s out in a second!

[@3jsu5]

thunder made a 10 inch truck!

[@From96TilDeath]

Coming from the future, Ace finally made em but they’re size 80, not 88 😅

[@jbnj11]

Would ACE AF1 66s fit a 10” deck? Thank you 🙏

[@taylorsimpson8897]

What would you recommend for a new skater into flip tricks and grinds? Definitely want something that will be durable and also give me a good pop for Ollie’s to whatever im trying to grind. Thinking small truck with the inverted pin and a riser to not get wheel bite?

[@tacticsboardshop]

For the brand, you can't go wrong with any of the popular brands like Independent, Thunder, ACE, Slappy, Venture, etc. Just make sure get the correct size to match your deck width. I wouldn't worry about getting the lightest or the strongest truck since you're just starting out. Inverted kingpins are neat because you won't snag your kingpin on whatever you're grinding. As for risers, that's going to depend on the size of your wheels, how loose you like your trucks, your body weight, etc. You could totally get the risers and try skating with and without them to see what feels better. Have fun on your skateboarding adventures! - Tim

[@jamesplacencia6741]

Even tho I’ve been skating for years this was still Helpful

[@CNORYN]

Very informative, thank you!

[@danielarrington6387]

i put 7.75 trucks on a 8.5 board ! i like more board than truck

[@joeycusack5418]

I have a pair of the "In Sorte Diaboli" Destructo's from back in the day

[@DRAGONOFTHEWEST4]

Could i run stage 11 forged hallow standard149 indys on an 8.25 deathwish deck with 52mm spitfire formula 4 99a tablets and bones red bearing's?? Tactics??? Help me out

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, all of those components will work well together. Cheers!👍- Tim

[@jjgems6732]

Would it be possible to frankenstein fit some trucks with the independent 6-hole plates? I am trying to recreate the look of my childhood deck (powell peralta reissue) and I can't afford the new old stock gullwings on ebay!

[@jjgems6732]

I am looking at some neon havoc or tensor trucks specifically. Thanks for any advice!

[@tacticsboardshop]

You could probably do it, but I have no idea how well it will skate. The angles on the different brands' baseplates and pivots is all different, so I don't know how well the various combos of trucks will fit together. But the only way to find out is to try it! If you do create some kind of franken-truck monstrosity, let us know how well it works! 🤣🛹🙌 - Tim

[@vladimirsiabro7625]

Hello all. I have bought the regular complete and put there longboard wheels. I will not learning tricks, I need it just for riding on the streets. Everything is ok, tell more - I am very glad how it looks like now. But need to up deck, I have already install two riser pads 1/8 + 1/4 , but more high ... Now an idea to install other trucks, maybe from cruiser or longboard. Can anybody give an advice? Thanks in advance!

[@cameronmackinnonYT]

More of these types of videos pls

[@toxictacoboyyxd8222]

I have a question do trucks 7.75 work in 8.00 or 8.25 ?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The 7.75 trucks will work better for the 8.0 deck, they might be a little small for an 8.25 though.

[@toxictacoboyyxd8222]

@@tacticsboardshop thx i’m going to buy a deck 8.00 thx

[@batlwgn]

What do you choose for a shaped deck that has a different width front and rear.

[@batlwgn]

Nevermind. I just rewatched narrowest part for sizing.

[@BaldingSasquatch]

8.25 deck on a 5.25 venture feels good

[@djmax01]

Great video!

[@angelodeiparine2678]

Good day sir, may I ask what is the suggested trucks and size for an 8.25 deck... Thank you

[@tacticsboardshop]

Depends on what brand you want to get. There's a chart in this video right at 0:50 that shows the proper truck/board size combos according to each brand. I hope that helps! - Tim

[@tacticsboardshop]

Also, here's a link to our site with trucks that have an 8.25 axle width. Cheers! www.tactics.com/trucks/rs-8.25+axle

[@T4vion]

1:34 what deck is this?

[@vidwyat1323]

thanks you really helped me

[@elt0c1co]

Is it ok to use a 8 inch on a 8.5 inch deck?

[@tacticsboardshop]

You can definitely mount it, but it's not ideal. The trucks being a 1/2 inch smaller will give the board different pressure points for tricks and make the board feel and skate differently. But if you want to rock 8.0 tucks on an 8.5 deck, then go for it! 👍🛹 - Tim

[@elt0c1co]

@@tacticsboardshop ok thank you it’s because I forgot to get new trucks when I went for a new board so might as well keep rocking the ones I’m used to :)

[@alvarsantini2653]

@@tacticsboardshop What's better 8 inch Truck with a 8.25 deck or (144 Indi 8.25 truck )? for the same deck

[@tacticsboardshop]

I'd say it's better to have the Indy 144 on an 8.25 because it gives you a slightly wider hanger to grind on and the axles will be flush. 👍- Tim

[@alvarsantini2653]

@@tacticsboardshop Thanks for replying but what if I would get Ricta Cloud 92A a very wide wheel would that make it push the truck a bit further making a 8 inch truck flush with a 8.25 board? I mean there is no way to know than to spend the money. I'm worry if I get a 144 truck with those ricta cloud that the wheel would stick out more? or a wheel doesn't make much difference?

[@angelodeiparine2678]

Good day sir, May I ask what is the best size for independent tracks for an 8.25 deck. Thank you

[@tacticsboardshop]

That would be the Independent 144. Cheers! 👍

[@tastemakerguidie]

knee to knoll basis

[@jry_h_bdl]

But what is the better truck company for board feel? cuz I haven't tested them all

[@whatisire]

Ace

[@maninklk7100]

Hi how are you buddy ? I think I made a mistake and I bought a pair of ace trucks blue ones and a year later I got a kalis mightnight club board 8.06” :( so can those trucks fit it ? Or what’s the best truck for that Board ???

[@tacticsboardshop]

The ACE trucks that you have could still work on your new board. Do you know what size the ACE trucks are? As long as they aren't drastically different in axle/deck width, then they should work fine. - Tim

[@R1SKYB1Z]

Hey I don't have a deck, but I have trucks and bearings in three wheels, if I mounted them to my shoe but I still be able to do tricks?

[@LimitlessSk8ter]

yes

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

You list Lurpiv but but not Ace AF1’s and what about 8.25 trucks (144)?

[@DavidSalazar76]

I have a question so i got independent trucks and I was checking but they dont have like the number if the size I just know that they are 8 inches so can u please tell me what size is that please like ro change it to the size of independent?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The Independent 139 trucks have an 8.0 inch axle 👍

[@DavidSalazar76]

Ok thank you and then I got a Deck of 8.50" and is that Ok that I got trucks of 8"?

[@kenneth86ist]

If I have an 8” board, could i skate 7.6 thunders on it?

[@Pititisk8]

who have the best bushing ?

[@trainstanksandhistory.5721]

I just started skating with my buddies and he got a long board and I when to push off and caught that wheel just like it the video.

[@kdcajara]

Can i use 147 thunder to 8.125 sz deck?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep! Those will work great with an 8.125 deck. 👍 - Tim

[@kdcajara]

@@tacticsboardshop how about 8.25? It will fit?

[@tacticsboardshop]

They'll also work on an 8.25 deck. But I wouldn't go any wider than that with the Thunder 147 trucks. 🛹 - Tim

[@kdcajara]

@@tacticsboardshop oh thanks! 👍

[@ferrarivisual]

Ccs doesn't tell if they are low medium or high when buying a complete

[@hamfromsd]

Thunder 147’s for the win!

[@samanthamorris6809]

i'm considering using those for my first ever set up, i'm a beginner and have no idea what i'm doing. Any wheels you can recommend? i'm lookin for a cruiser set up

[@ZemfiraNZed]

Ayo @SkateTactics, I ride 8.8 inch deck Santa Cruz, what Indy trucks size should I get?

[@MEGABL0CKS]

Would skating low trucks help slipping out in transition?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Nah, the difference in height is only a few millimeters and isn't going to make a significant enough difference in your center of gravity to be noticeable. - Tim 🛹👍

[@yhnyves210896]

What truck helps to get more pop???

[@andrewfranke7669]

It's said in the video. Mid trucks faster pop and response. High trucks, slower pop as the contact point requires a higher pop but you can get a higher overall pop and higher Ollie.

[@fggijsk3199]

So its totally fine to keep indy 139 for 8.25

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep, the 139's will work fine. 👍

[@Salvador_esquire]

I be coming back to the chart every time i buy trucks

[@saboteur-44]

High ollie high trucks?

[@w_vvs]

Can i ride 159 indies on 8.5 deck? I hope so causd i already ordered them

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep! Those trucks will work fine on an 8.5 deck. 👍

[@aditronic100]

Thank you. Just bought an 8.5-inch board, but the only available trucks were Indy 159

[@jbnj11]

Will ace trucks 80s fit a 9.7 board?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, the Ace AF1 77 and the 80 would both work on a 9.7 deck. The 77 would be slightly narrower than the deck, and the 80 would be slightly wider than the deck. Cheers! - Tim

[@jbnj11]

@@tacticsboardshop thank you 🙏

[@Scooter_Booter_Swag]

I need to get a new set up 😂

[@jbnj11]

Can I use Ace AF1 66 on an 8.88 deck? Thanks!

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, the AF1 66 should fit fine on an 8.88 deck. 👍

[@jbnj11]

@@tacticsboardshop Coolsies 👍👍

[@whatisire]

you think it’s good if I have 129 indies on skullskates diehard size 8

[@tacticsboardshop]

The Indy 129's (7.6 axle) are gonna be a little small for an 8.0 deck. 139's will fit properly, but if the 129's are all you got, you can make it work. - Tim

[@D4vidv42.fb_]

can i use thunder 149 on 8.125 deck? ik it sounds comical but thats the only thunders my local has💀

[@tacticsboardshop]

You can definitely mount them, but it's not the ideal match up. Since the trucks are 0.375 inches bigger than the board, the wheels will stick out on the sides a bit. But if it's all that's available then just go for it. 👍

[@isakasmr123]

do my 8.125 trucks work for a 8.25 i need help

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, your 8.125 trucks will work on an 8.25 deck. 👍 - Tim

[@isakerikstein7031]

@@tacticsboardshop thanks

[@criscaires6713]

Thunder doesn't have 161?

[@tacticsboardshop]

At the time this video was published they didn't, but then literally 2 weeks after we launched the video, they introduced the 161. 🤦‍♂️ - Tim

[@chrhadden]

wider trucks are the shzz in bowls and ramps. 169s on a 9.5 new deal

[@Iaktoz]

i using 8.75 deck but the trucks 7.8

[@icejelloofficial3584]

My front truck broke today lol

[@redfox-su7xi]

nice vidio

[@itsmelazer133]

i lyke 2 watch vid type lyke dis

[@zarlodious1]

How to choose? Easy get Ace, Indy (Chinese made) is garbage now, just replaced brand new blue 159 indys with Ace 60 they were so awful it did not last a day, my USA Indys are ok but after feeling AF1 never going back to any other truck.

[@RobertoCarlos-ij8wg]

149 mm indy

[@johnniewalker33]

The "axle" of the truck should be at least the very minimum the width of your deck no bigger it shouldn't stick out at all or only 3 mil +IMO

[@michaeljohn8905]

My stage 4 INDYS came bent. I’m gonna let this be known wherever I go. NHS wont refund my money INDY wont talk they ignore my requests so screw this. I’ve skated INDEPENDENT trucks for 25 plus years ! Dude that’s a quarter of a century ! I’m so bummed that they moved to CHINA . I’m an aviation mechanic so straight metal is important and my AXLE is BENT ! Check your AXLES on the stage 4 ,s I love my stage 11,$ but now that they in CHINA I’m now looking for a new truck. Sad cause all this could be fixed if INDY would have reached out but seems like I am not important. There is a lot of guys with expendable income and they are all starting to skate again. 30 years old to 60 and your starting to bum them out man. I’m not the only one that’s seeing this happen. How could you go to CHINA man. They don’t even have a skate culture. Barely. How old they understand how important a few millimeters of bent axle is ? It’s about volume for them.

[@abskates9149]

If You believe in Your Heart That Jesus Died On The Cross And Rose again On The Third Day And Confess With Your Mouth That Jesus Is Lord then you Will Be Saved

[@babagd]

smash

[@keegangrandy5700]

Just makes me wanna quit. This is way to much

[@tacticsboardshop]

Nah, it's simple. Just pick some trucks that's the same width of board you ride/want to ride. I'll help you out. What width of deck do you skate? And I'll send you a list of trucks that will fit. 👍🛹 - Tim