The only difference between longboards and skateboards are just that they have a wider and longer body. Whether or not you'll be using them for slalom, downhill racing, or just competitive racing, it is wise to know how to choose the best types of longboard wheels according to your skating style.Longboard skaters who prefer cruising with the best constant speeds and more distance, you can try durometer ratings anywhere between 80a to 86a while size wise, it can be anything between 70mm to 76mm. Other equipment factors to be considered are the types of trucks used, bushing choice and bearing seat.
Street riding longboarders meanwhile can go for 56mm 82a to be used for streets, ditches or general cruising. One tip to remember for street style skaters who tend to love pushing and carving are that longboard wheels are slow in parks, but fast on perfect concrete. So where and on what floors you'll probably be using your longboards the most is an important point to consider as well.
Size choice for your longboard wheels is not just about finding something that fits your board. Rather, you also need to factor in your own body size
For beginners, if you're still not too sure which particular style suits you best, it'll be quite difficult to find longboard wheels that are smooth and fast in both rough surfaces and also smooth surfaces. The best way would be to get two sets of wheels and play around with them to find your preference.
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