Purchasing Skateboard Bolts and Riser Pads

Is it necessary to have riser pads on a skateboard?

Utilising riser pads increases the gap between your deck and wheels, preventing wheel bites. However, for standard skateboard wheels with diameters as large as 54 mm, riser pads are unlikely to be necessary.

How to select the appropriate length for skateboard bolts?

When assembling your skateboard, the thickness of the riser pads determines the length of skateboard hardware bolts. As a general principle, if your skateboard includes riser pads, choose skateboard bolts that are at least 1" long. Without riser or shock pads, the bolts should be approximately 7/8“ to 1“ in length.