Purchasing Skateboard Bolts & Riser Pads
Do I Need Riser Pads on a Skateboard?
Using riser pads increases the distance between your deck and wheels, preventing wheel bites. However, you probably won't need riser pads for standard skateboard wheels with a diameter of up to 54 mm.
How to Choose the Correct Length of Skateboard Bolts?
When assembling your skateboard, select the length of the skateboard hardware bolts based on the thickness of the riser pads. As a general guideline, if you use riser pads on your skateboard, choose at least 1"+ skateboard bolts. If you do not use riser or shock pads, bolts should be around 7/8“ – 1“ long.
Risers | Bolt Length |
No Riser | 7/8“ – 1“ Bolts |
1/8“ Riser Pads | 1“ – 1 1/8“ Bolts |
1/4“ Riser Pads | 1 1/4″ Bolts |
1/2“ Riser Pads | 1 1/2″ Bolts |