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[Closed] STW skateboarders - wheels with a core

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I'm rebuilding a slightly nasty Osprey skateboard for my eldest so it's actually useful (yes I know I could buy a new one complete, a Renner or something, for no more, but the deck is serviceable apart from the lurid graphics and I'm expecting a breakage to justify a new one!) and have put a set of Enuff wheels with cores on - my question is, do these need spacers? Seem to be working without so far, but I'm curious now. Amazing the difference a set of £8 bearings and some wheels made from PU have made (and some 101A bushings).


 
Posted : 09/09/2013 12:28 pm
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All wheels should really have spacers but work fine without.


 
Posted : 09/09/2013 12:42 pm
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Faster without 🙂


 
Posted : 09/09/2013 2:56 pm
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I bought some new wheels and bearings for my 20 year old board. I asked the same question, the guys at SS20 say no, no one uses them nowadays.


 
Posted : 09/09/2013 6:24 pm
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Wheels will work fine if without spacers if you have 'self locking' nuts. Otherwise you must have spacers as you'll be loading the bearings....awh, who gives a shiz??? Get out there and ride 🙂


 
Posted : 09/09/2013 7:04 pm
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I think they were self locking, but taking them on and off a few times has definitely put paid to that. Need some washers too.

SS20, great shop! Rollermania was my 'local' (40 miles, but easier train route), think I might pop into Slam City next week as I'm in the area for work.. I think those wheels need some Indys and a Krooked deck to set them off 😉


 
Posted : 10/09/2013 1:44 pm

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