What does the wheel hardness and the wheel diameter mean? The Wheels have 2 numbers on them that count.
1. The Wheel Hardness is measured on the Shore scale:
Either on the D scale or the A scale
D scales are for harnesses of Plastic Compound Wheels
A |
What is a typical inline wheel size and hardness? A typical inline wheel diameters are from 70-110 mm, with larger wheels enhancing speed and smaller wheels being designed more for maneuverability.
Softer wheels are good for outdoor use and provide |
What does durometer mean on the wheel? Each wheel is assigned a number called a "durometer". The lower the durometer the softer the wheel. The higher the durometer the harder or firmer the wheel. When outdoor skating you should use a wheel |
What is the difference in plates? Please review the below article courtesy of Sure Grip International.
Sooner or later everyone will ask the question, which plate is right for me? Which plate is
better? Which plate is lighter? |