Do longboards need 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.

Do street skaters use bearing spacers?

Most longboard companies neglect to include this important part when selling boards. Most street-skaters do not use them because they are not familiar. Bearing spacers have many benefits, and negligible downsides. It is a worthwhile quality of life increase if used properly.

Why do my longboard wheels rattle?

When you get friction in that spot from putting a lot of pressure on the baseplates by heavy turning, it can start to squeak. The best way to eliminate this annoying noise is by taking a few shavings of bar soap or wax and dropping them into the empty pivot cup (make sure you take your hanger out first).

Do you need spacers in roller skate wheels?

Why Use Spacers in Roller Skate Wheels? Any Wheel with Bearings, when properly installed on Skate Axles, should use Spacers. Years ago, when we used Jam Nuts instead of the Nylon inserted Lock Nuts used today. A Jam Nut must be locked down to keep from loosening and coming off.

Do spacers make your skateboard faster?

Why Bearing Spacers are Important Bearing spacers sit within the wheel on the axle between the two bearings. With properly sized spacers, this will align the bearings perfectly on the axle, creating the fastest spin with minimal friction.

Do roller skates need spacers?

Do Bones Reds Bearings come with spacers?

Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant. Skate Rated clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible. Includes a set of 8 Bones Reds Bearings, 8 Speed Washers, and 4 Bearing Spacers. Instructions and Sticker are included in the box of Bones Reds Bearings.

Are softer wheels quieter?

The softer the wheel the quieter, grippier they are and are good for street skating these are usually 88a to 95a.

What spacers do I need?

One way to measure for the spacers needed is to use washers. If you have lug studs, this is simple as you will just install washers onto the studs and remount the wheel to verify clearance against the suspension. The size spacer you need will be equal to the thickness of the washers used.