Wheels

This selection includes all Roundhouse by Carver and Orangatang wheels. Diameter affects speed and how wheels roll over rough surfaces, while hardness affects grip.

The guide helps with setup selection. Choosing your wheels
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Surfskate wheels: the most cost-effective adjustment

Changing wheels is the least expensive modification and the one that changes the board’s behavior most. Diameter determines speed and the ability to roll over uneven ground; hardness, expressed in durometer (78A, 83A…), determines grip and comfort.

Surfskate setups most often use soft urethane and a large diameter: this absorbs rough asphalt and keeps speed through turns. Harder urethane breaks traction more readily at the end of a turn, which is useful for sliding.

What diameter changes

The larger the wheel, the better it keeps speed and rolls over surface defects, but the greater the risk of wheel bite in tight turns. This is where a riser helps: see the Hardware and risers.

Two families in the range

The Roundhouse are Carver’s in-house wheels, made for surfskate. The Orangatang come from the longboard world and prioritize comfort.

For comparison, the guide to choosing wheels covers diameter, hardness and lip shape point by point.

Wheel FAQ

When should you change your wheels?

When the urethane wears at an angle, which is common in surfskate because the board leans heavily, or when the diameter has decreased noticeably. You can extend their life slightly by swapping them from one side to the other, but a conical wheel never becomes fully round again.

Are bearings included?

It depends on the models: check the product page. If you need to buy them separately, they are in bearings.

Can you mount any wheel on a Carver?

Most skate and longboard wheels mount without problems. The real limit is diameter: above a certain size, the wheel touches the deck in tight turns. A riser solves the problem in most cases.