At Ocean Sports Board Riders, we know that skateboard wheels aren’t just a small part of your board, they are what connect you to the street, the park, the bowl or the long cruise home. Whether you’re upgrading an old set, building your dream deck from the ground up, or just looking for smoother roll and better control, choosing the right wheels makes a real difference. Fromperformance-focused street and park wheels to smoother cruiser-friendly options, our collection covers all the bases for riders in the UK and beyond.
Our online skate shop features skateboard wheels from the brands serious skaters trust — think classics like Spitfire, Powell Peralta, Ricta, OJ Wheels and Slime Balls among others. These wheels come in a range of diameters and durometers so you can find the sweet spot for your style, whether that’s nailing tricks at the skatepark or rolling around town with confidence.
Skate wheels vary in size (diameter) and hardness (durometer), and both matter for how your board feels. Smaller wheels (around 50–53 mm) are nimble and responsive — great for street skating and technical tricks. Mid-size wheels (around 54–60 mm) offer a balanced ride suitable for parks and rougher surfaces. Larger wheels (60 mm plus) roll faster over uneven ground and make cruising smoother. Harder wheels (higher durometer numbers) tend to slide easier and are ideal for smooth surfaces like skatepark concrete, while softer
wheels grip better and soak up bumps when you’re riding streets or carving long paths. Choosing the right combination of size and hardness helps you feel more in tune with your board and boosts your confidence with every push.
Upgrading your wheels isn’t just a technical tweak — it’s about how your board feels under your feet. Fresh wheels can make pushes smoother, turns tighter, slides more predictable and cruising more enjoyable. Whether you’re popping off ledges, cruising to the shops or learning your first ollies, the right set
of wheels can make all the difference.
Since 1990, Ocean Sports Board Riders has been the go-to skate and board sports store on the South Coast, bringing that genuine love of skating into everything we do. Browse our skateboard wheels online and see what fits your ride — from hard-wearing street options to all-round cruisers. The difference a new set can make is noticeable from your very first push.
Spitfire skateboard wheels are among the most respected and widely used wheels in the skateboarding world, known for their performance and long history in the sport. Since the brand’s founding in 1987 by Jim Thiebaud as part of the Deluxe Distribution family, Spitfire has focused on making wheels that handle the real demands of skating — from street spots to parks and everything in between.
Powell Peralta skateboard wheels have earned a strong reputation among riders who want gear that performs well across different styles of skating — from park and street to cruising and transition – with a blend of innovation, heritage and real performance underfoot. At the core of Powell Peralta’s wheel range is the Dragon Formula, a proprietary urethane developed over years of testing to strike a rare balance between speed, grip and slide-ability. These wheels are engineered to roll smoothly even over rough pavement and still hold enough grip when you want control — whether that’s in a skatepark, on a street line or carving around town. That unique blend means you don’t usually have to compromise between a wheel that’s hard for tricks and one that’s comfortable for cruising. The signature Powell Peralta Dragon Formula Skateboard Wheels are a great example of this versatile performance, giving riders consistent feel on varied surfaces.
