Best Scooter Wheels Buying Guide 2021
                     Best Scooter Wheels Buying Guide 
2021 
Are you planning to upgrade your scooter's wheels but can't find the right one? Welcome aboard!
There is a common belief among riders that applying lubricants could prolong the lifespan of wheels. But this is 
not true since this actually often leads to early decay. Though most scooter wheels are sturdy, like every other 
machinery part, they wear over time and require replacement. Scooters wheels are available in sizes ranging from 
100mm (around 4 inches) to 110mm to 125mm at different prices. There are many of these products for sale, but 
not all of them will match your taste and riding style. Don't worry! Here, we'll review the top 10 best scooter 
wheels available today and discuss what to keep in mind when shopping to make an informed buying decision. 
1. Size
The sizes available include 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 150mm, 125mm, 200mm and 
205mm. Almost all beginner scooters use the 100mm type while intermediate ones feature the 110mm 
standard. Smaller wheels are light, more comfortable to maneuver, and closer to the surface, making 
it ideal for new riders. Advanced and intermediate users prefer the larger sizes because they run 
smoothly at high speed.
2. Material Scooter wheels are made of the polyurethane material (PU) which provides significant 
grip and speed. It’s sturdy enough to withstand your twists and stunts. PU wheels are more durable 
but are expensive while plastics will need replacement sooner. The material for the bearings of the 
wheels also varies. The most common materials are ceramic and stainless steel.     
3. Hardness
Its durometer gives the wheel's hardness with a scale of 0 – 100a. The higher the rating, the harder 
the wheel. Those with lower scores provide better grip but wear down faster, making them useful for 
occasional purposes. Wheels with ratings of 85a and above deliver higher speed and last longer.
4. Core
The four most common wheel's center includes:
● Solid – It's dense and durable
● Spoked – Have holes and cuts, which reduces its weight and strength
● Hollow – there's an empty chamber making it light and robust
● Plastic – they're flexible but less durable 
●  Honey – Similar design as a hollow core but the small diameter holes make it lighter
5. Profile & Color
Flat profiles deliver maximum grip and firmness to the rubber while narrow patterns increase speed. 
The most popular colors for wheels are white, red, pink, yellow, blue, rainbow, violet, silver, neo 
chrome, orange and black.
6. Your Scooter Type
Make sure that you're buying a wheel that is compatible with your scooter depending on the fork and 
deck design. I mean, there are a wide variety of types. You have one wheel (also known as mono-wheel 
or 1 wheel unicycle) and 3 wheel models that will require different types of wheels. Again, smart self- 
balancing electric or e-scooter models will require a different set of wheels. Hoverboards usually 
require 10 inches wheels. If it's a custom scooter, you'd need a suitable set. Again, there are gas-
powered scooters with different requirements. BMX scooters are also a different type.
7. Price
The brand, material, and quality will influence the cost of these wheels. Though there are good ones at 
pocket-friendly rates, avoid buying extremely cheap items since they're mostly from inferior materials.