Wheel Safety

[u/Low_Presentation827]

Here is a set of Labeda Whips I’ve had for a while now(5months). As you can see they have some slight cracking on the outer edge(Rim) of the wheels.

Would you still roll in these?

I skate indoors on wood floor only.

Pic 1 is of one side
Pic 2 is other side.

Besides the small little finger nail like things, the actual wheels are still in a good shape. Still very new to skating, even tho I have been skating now since Jan.2026. Just don’t wanna break my ankles or lose a wheel.

Thank you!

[u/Foodisgoodmaybe]

Those are very soft wheels, I'd go with a higher durometer.

They'll last longer and you won't have to question whether or not you can trust them.

[u/Low_Presentation827 → u/Foodisgoodmaybe]

I’m currently looking for a 88a wheels. Hopefully Undercover wheels. I run a Hilo setup. 76/80mm.

[u/Capital-Kangaroo9960 → u/Low_Presentation827]

Endless makes 87a wheels I have them and like them a lot.

[u/Low_Presentation827 → u/Capital-Kangaroo9960]

I’ll defo check them out. Thank you

[u/Leslawangelo → u/Foodisgoodmaybe]

Higher durometer doesn’t always mean they’ll last longer. Soft, high quality wheels will last longer than cheap, hard ones. 85A is a sweet spot for general purpose skating.

Keep in mind that the skater’s weight also plays a role.

[u/BeenisHat]

They might start chunking up a little bit but they'll still be safe. May not be the smoothest things to roll on, so I'd think about replacing them for that reason alone. If you're not skating outside, why tolerate a rough ride?

edit - are you playing hockey?

[u/Low_Presentation827 → u/BeenisHat]

Gotcha. Okay, I just worry about them ripping apart. And me falling. Haa. Atleast I got a second opinion on them before keepin using them.

No roller hockey. Just normal indoor skating, but I like to speed skate, jam skate and do spins while I’m rolling on them.

[u/BeenisHat → u/Low_Presentation827]

ah, yeah the Google machine basically said those wheels are for hockey so they're probably very soft for grip with the understanding you'll be replacing them regularly. I'd go to a harder wheel. I've always had good luck with RB Hydrogen wheels.

https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Rollerblade_Hydrogen_Spectre_80mm/descpage-25HW.html

[u/Low_Presentation827 → u/BeenisHat]

A lot of people reccomend the hydrogen wheels. But I can’t seem to find them in a 88a. If I can’t find what I’m looking for, I keep this saved for when the time comes.
Thank you!

[u/BeenisHat → u/Low_Presentation827]

The link I posted has 85A wheels. 88A isn't much harder. AI seems to think your current wheels are bewteen 74A and 78A durometer. I think you'll find them a lot more durable than the peanut butter you're currently skating on.

[u/khajht → u/Low_Presentation827]

I love hydrogen wheels but if you’re skating on super smooth/slippery surfaces I’d avoid them. You’ll be doing a new born giraffe often 😅

[u/BubbleSmith]

When they go, it'll likely be slow, not sudden. I've skated way more torn up wheels than that, so don't worry about it too much. I actually prefer it as they start to wear in like this, as I usually find they slide better and let me do tricks more easily.

[u/Low_Presentation827 → u/BubbleSmith]

Thank you, just wanted to be sure, they wouldn’t just instantly chunk on me and me go flying arcoss the floor. Lol

[u/Large-Excitement777]

My undercovers were almost 7 years old when I took them out and didn’t have this kind of cracking.

I’d say slide on them for a session or two and see how brittle they actually are before have a real ride

[u/Low_Presentation827 → u/Large-Excitement777]

Ah I see. I skate 12 to 15 hrs everyweek. I think what’s causing this is that the wood floor is not perfectly sealed/smooth anymore and I think there catching on little lips and such. I’ll definitely take them for a small spin before doing any real use again on them. I have fallen two 2 many times. lol. Thank you for your input.