Best Skateboard Trucks for Street Skating in the UK
Best Skateboard Trucks for Street Skating in the UK
For street skating you want low to mid trucks that match your deck width — low trucks give better flick and board control for flip tricks, while mid trucks are a bit more forgiving for ledges and rough ground. The best street trucks are strong, light enough for tricks, and sized correctly to your deck and wheels.
What do trucks actually do?
Trucks connect your wheels to the deck and control turning, pop, and stability. The two most important parts to consider are the hanger/axle width (how it matches your deck) and the truck height (low/mid/high), which affects wheelbite and how the board flips.
Truck sizing — match width to your deck
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Match axle width to deck width — ideally, the axle ends line up with the deck edges.
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Quick guide:
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Deck 7.5"–7.75" → 5.0–5.25" axle (narrow)
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Deck 7.75"–8.25" → 5.25–5.5" axle (most street setups)
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Deck 8.25"+ → 5.5"–5.75" axle (wider/transition boards)
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Low vs Mid vs High trucks
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Low trucks — best for technical street skating: lower centre of gravity, easier flip tricks, less wheel clearance.
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Mid trucks — versatile: good for street and small transition; slightly more clearance than low.
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High trucks — usually for cruiser or large wheels; not ideal for technical street.
Materials & durability
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Aluminium hangers are standard — strong and light.
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Forged or hollow axles/kingpins reduce weight for easier flipping.
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Titanium or specialty parts exist but cost more and are unnecessary for most skaters.
Bushings, kingpin & baseplate
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Bushings control turning feel — softer bushings turn easier; harder bushings give stability for tricks.
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Kingpin (standard vs hollow) affects weight and strength — hollow kingpins save weight but standard kingpins are very reliable.
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Baseplate angle (usually 50° or 45°) affects turning radius — 50° turns easier, 45° is more stable.
Best trucks for street in the UK — practical picks
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Independent Stage 11 (or latest) — classic, durable, great for street.
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Slappy Trucks — the new kid on the block and very durable.
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Krux — reliable and often more budget-friendly.
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Royal Trucks — solid for heavier skaters and ledge work.
How to choose (quick checklist)
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Match axle width to deck width.
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Pick low if you do a lot of flip tricks; mid if you mix street/park.
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Choose hollow axle/kingpin only if you want lighter weight.
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Pair with correct wheel size to avoid wheelbite (use risers if needed).
Maintenance & when to replace
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Check kingpin and axle nuts after heavy sessions.
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Replace if hangers are badly bent or kingpin threads are stripped.
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Re-grease or clean pivot cups and bearings occasionally for smoother turning.
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