Guidelines for Fitting Roller Skate Bearings

This film instructs you on fitting bearings into roller skate wheels. Simply grab a skate tool, and you're all set!

Procedure for Installing Roller Skate Bearings:

Initially, detach the nut from the axle with a skate tool.
Position 2 bearings onto the axle.
Place the wheel onto the axle, making sure the outside is facing downward. Use both hands to press it completely down so the initial bearing is secured into the wheel.
Take off the wheel and position the spacer onto the axle.
Next, invert the wheel and press it down again to confirm that the second bearing is fully secured.

Your bearings are now securely in place!

Common Questions:

Are skateboard bearings suitable for roller skates?

Certainly, skateboard bearings work on roller skates. Ensure your roller skate wheel axles are 8 mm in diameter!

What is the method to detach bearings from roller skate wheels?

Employ a bearing remover tool or utilise the wheel axle of your roller skates.

What quantity of bearings do roller skates require?

A total of 16 bearings is necessary for a pair of roller skates (2 per wheel).

Are spacers necessary for roller skates?

If roller skates are used for cruising or dancing, and you can properly fasten the wheels without hindering the bearings, spacers are beneficial but not essential. Nevertheless, if engaged in aggressive skating or if tightening wheels causes them to stick, spacers are needed.