What does 85A mean on rollerblade wheels?

A hardness grade of a wheel is stated in “A” (shore hardness). As a rule aggressive wheels are between 85A and 105A. The higher the number, the harder the wheel. Wheels for skating are between 85A und 95A hard. Grindwheels are between 98A and 105A hard.

Are 80mm wheels fast?

80mm Wheel Size They offer great performance but not suitable for advanced tricks. They are more or less basic skates. You can find great features suitable for beginners such as a quick closure system, utmost comfort, and a great fit.

Are 85A wheels good for street skating?

Most range between 75a to 104a. Any wheel in the 78a to 90a range is considered a soft wheel, 90a to 98a is in the middle, 99a+ is referred to as a hard wheel. We recommend choosing hard wheels for skate parks and street skating on ledges, rails, gaps and manual pads.

Are 85A wheels hard?

Hardness – generally a soft wheel (85A-88A) will grip but won’t roll as fast as a harder wheel (94A-98A). Harder wheels won’t grip as well as softer ones.

Are 85A PU wheels good?

A Guide to Skateboard Wheel Hardness Longboards or street boards typically have soft wheels. 88a to 95a have a little less grip but still grip well, making them suitable for rough surfaces and street skating. They are just a bit harder and faster. 96a to 99a are good wheels for all-around use.

Do bigger rollerblade wheels go faster?

Larger wheels have better roll time, low rolling resistance and can reach top speed in no time. You may have to put more effort initially to get the larger wheels moving, but once they roll, they require less effort to keep moving faster. Wheels make almost half of the total weight of a skate.

Are 54mm wheels too big?

54mm is probably the best all rounder if you are looking at skating a big variety of terrain. This size seems to provide most skateboarders with the perfect blend of speed and acceleration. This really is the Goldilocks zone of wheel size choice.

Is 85A an outdoor wheel?

– Hardness: 85A (can be used for indoor/outdoor) – For a faster firm roll outdoor – higher performance than most 78A outdoor wheels!

Is 85A soft?