Do Trucks Affect Wheelbase?

We measure truck wheelbase the same way as car wheelbase. ... Obviously, truck and deck wheelbase directly affect one another. A longer board will have further space between the two trucks.

Does wheelbase matter skateboard?

Tired makes decks with longer wheelbases and would be a good place to start shopping. Decks longer than 33" will often have a proportionally longer wheelbase (the distance between your front and rear wheels) than decks shorter than 33". A longer wheelbase will increase your stability, and increase your turning radius.

What is a good skateboard wheelbase?

The wheelbase is normally 12”-15” long and not only impacts the overall length of the board but also how it handles. Simply put, the shorter the deck, the agiler it feels, and the longer the deck, the smoother and more stable it feels.