What Are Aggressive Skate Wheels?

Aggressive inline wheels have a smaller diameter compared to other inline skate wheels. Their diameter ranges from 54mm to 64mm, allowing skaters to stay closer to the ground for better control, achieve quicker acceleration, and perform grinds more effectively. These wheels are also very hard and have a flat profile, resembling a rounded rectangle. This design provides aggressive skaters with a large and stable landing surface for jumps and tricks.

How Do I Choose Aggressive Inline Wheels?

Choosing aggressive wheels depends on your skating style. Harder wheels offer faster rolling speeds but are less suitable for rough city streets. They are ideal for aggressive park skaters on smooth surfaces. Softer wheels perform better on rough terrains and are preferred by skaters performing tricks in urban environments.

Aggressive Wheels Profiles: Flat, Round & Bullet

As mentioned, aggressive skaters often prefer wheels with flat profiles. These wheels not only improve stability but also help skaters avoid getting stuck on bars during grinds.

However, aggressive wheels are also available with round and bullet (pointy) profiles. Rounded wheels are favored in urban settings for their stability and turning ability. Bullet profile wheels are the most dynamic, offering fast rolling and quick turning at the expense of stability. These wheels are recommended for slalom and freestyle skating in the city.

Aggressive Grind Wheels for Rails, Boxes and More

Grind wheels, as the name suggests, are designed for grinding in aggressive skating. They are not meant for rolling, which is why they are significantly harder and smaller than regular aggressive wheels. While normal inline skate wheels have a hardness of around 80 - 90 on the durometer scale, grind wheels are made to be as hard as possible, typically above 100A.

The hardness of grind wheels allows them to slide consistently on rails, boxes, and other objects without gripping the surface abruptly. Softer wheels create more friction, which can cause the skater to lose balance and fall. If you are using an anti-rocker frame, you can also change the front and back wheels to regular aggressive skate wheels when upgrading.

Another product that can enhance the smoothness of your grinds is Skate Wax.

If you are looking for larger wheels for recreational purposes and speed skating, check out our Freeskate Wheels and Speed Skate Wheels.