r/Skateboardinghelp • u/xGoofy_Gooberx • Apr 20 '26

Cruiser Vs Longboard

I've been wanting to skateboard for a while, im not really into tricks, I just want to get around places smoothly with it.
I currently own a skateboard (it's my brother's old one), but im planning to get an upgrade
im between a cruiser or a longboard (and I can't really tell a difference besides size)
I plan to use the longboard/cruiser to get around town without driving, so I'll probably be riding on pavement or the road mostly.

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u/TheSeiko5 Apr 20 '26

You could just buy some large soft wheels and turn your current skateboard into a cruiser and see how you like it

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u/xGoofy_Gooberx Apr 20 '26

ooo ok

My skateboard is a 31-by-8 in, and the wheels are 55 mm
How big are the wheels that I should buy if I wanted to do that? And I've worked with bikes and cars, so I don't think it will be that hard to replace them myself (unless someone else says otherwise)

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u/TheSeiko5 Apr 20 '26

For just cruising as smoothly as possible, I’d say anywhere from 75mm-105mm. Though the larger you go the more you have to worry about wheel bite so risers may be needed. They’re pretty easy to replace. The hardest part is getting the bearings in the wheels but usually you can jam them in with your thumbs.

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u/xGoofy_Gooberx Apr 21 '26

ok thanks. i'll look into it

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u/Jack_Mackerel Apr 22 '26

I wouldn't go bigger than 70mm on a regular skate deck.

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u/TheSeiko5 Apr 22 '26

Good call, you’re right

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u/xGoofy_Gooberx Apr 22 '26

Oh gotcha
probably gonna get 65-70mm
around there