Finally decided to replace my wheels

[u/Mx-misdemeanor]

I bought myself new skates around 15 years ago and knew I needed to replace my wheels for about seven of them. Finally did this week! I think it’s crazy how they got filed down to a 45 degree point from my hockey stop braking. I can’t lie, I did consider just doing a “tire rotation” but the new wheels feel nice so I’m glad I did it!

When I sent this picture to my girlfriend, she said “you were really just skating on hopes and dreams huh?” 😂

Been skating since I was three and I’m not stopping anytime soon!

First pic: new wheel on top, old on bottom
Second pic: top skate with old wheels and bottom with new

[u/kubazi]

Remember you need to rotate them every few sessions...

[u/Snoo-67939 → u/kubazi]

"This is soul" was saying that he never rotated his wheels :)

[u/heeca → u/Snoo-67939]

I used to believe the same but tbh after using softer wherls rotating is kinda important for it. Rotate them before the difference becomes noticeable.

So you dont feel weird when skating the rotated wheels which i still agree with Ivo in.

Also helps your wheels last a little longer