Author Topic: Best trucks for an 8.38? (Read 9623 times)

tigerjaw · « **on:** June 16, 2020, 08:00:00 PM »

I'm thinking about moving up from 8.25 to 8.38. Currently rocking Thunder 148 titanium lights and loving them. Do you guys think 149s are better suited for an 8.38? Does it matter? Let me hear your opinions.

HugeBodBoyle · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2020, 08:12:01 PM »

Depends on the 8.38. A full 8.38 from Real works well with 149's, but I've had 148's on there too (Thunders). Mostly I just go with 148's because I don't like my wheels to be completely even with the edge of the board.

Yesterdays-pop · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2020, 08:17:52 PM »

I think that 8.5” trucks on a 8.38” deck are nice.
From center of board a 8.38” is only .065” bigger on each side than a 8.25” so it’s probably not that big of a deal

148 range is 8.12”-8.38”
149 range is 8.38”-8.62

I use a quarter inch(.25”)rule you can overhang or underhand by a quarter inch and you are all good. Wheels can also influence this.

Ok · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:02:04 PM »

I wouldn’t buy new trucks. You could use more speed rings (is that what the axle washers are called? Why?) to push the wheels out further if you wanted. I’ve seen people go up to 8.75” trucks on 8.38”, but 8.5” trucks seem to be the most popular. I bought an 8.38 semi recently and the shop recommended 148s, I bought 149s, wish I bought 148s.

tigerjaw · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:10:10 PM »

Using more than two washers per wheel is a thing? Sounds wonky

jimgrude · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:52:15 PM »

Quote from: tigerjaw on June 16, 2020, 09:10:10 PM

Using more than two washers per wheel is a thing? Sounds wonky

Sure, when you just need a slight adjustment. I don't wanna go up from ~8.25 trucks, but like right now, I happen to have a 8.38 board, which will work fine for my 144 indys, but I wanna pair it with my theeves for a couple sessions first, which are slightly narrower, a bit too much in my opinion, so a couple extra washers take care of that. I wouldn't put more than three though.

j....soy..... · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2020, 09:54:55 PM »

Is this a joke? ACE 44's is the correct answer.....

rocklobster · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2020, 10:08:20 PM »

Quote from: j....soy..... on June 16, 2020, 09:54:55 PM

Is this a joke? ~~ACE 44's~~ Venture 5.8 is the correct answer.....

Fixed that for you

NormalGuy123 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2020, 10:23:07 PM »

Indy 215s are what i recomend. I like that extra grind space

Gray Imp Sausage Metal · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2020, 02:42:07 AM »

Ace 44s

Sativa Lung · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2020, 02:48:28 AM »

Mini Logo 8.38 if you're interested in trying low trucks. Despite looking a little goofy they're quite nice to skate.

Krooked antihero · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2020, 04:53:21 AM »

Quote from: Gay Imp Sausage Metal on June 17, 2020, 02:42:07 AM

Ace 44s

johnes · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2020, 05:40:36 AM »

Get Mini Logo 8.38 trucks

Seventyfrigginseven · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2020, 05:57:43 AM »

Quote from: rocklobster on June 16, 2020, 10:08:20 PM

Quote from: j....soy..... on June 16, 2020, 09:54:55 PM
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Is this a joke? ~~ACE 44's~~ Venture 5.8 is the correct answer.....
[close]

Fixed that for you

Correct.

pizzafliptofakie · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2020, 06:03:28 AM »

I use 149s and they're just fine.

Sativa Lung · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2020, 08:02:09 AM »

Ok after further thought on the subject I'm going to amend my answer.

If you want to mellow out a steep deck or just enjoy the more responsive feel of a low truck then mini logo.

If you want a high truck because you still possess spry young legs and want to pop over dumpsters or something then Venture 5.8. The caveat here is that if you're going to skate a longer wheelbase (14.38-14.5 range) or just want to experience near death situations on a regular basis then you can't beat Ace 44s.

weedgod94 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2020, 04:20:45 PM »

I prefer 8.5 trucks on an 8.38, but next time I get trucks I'll probably get 8.25s because I like decks from 8.1 - 8.4

tzhangdox · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2020, 04:25:07 PM »

If you like 148s you'll be just fine sticking to them. Could always pad the inside with washers to push the wheels out a bit more.

I personally like 8.5 trucks on 8.25-8.38 which is what I've been skating lately. Haven't tried 8.25 trucks, its probably not that different but I came from skating 8.5s and have skated 8.5 trucks for the past 5 years and dont see any reason to go down.

kook1234 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2020, 04:53:17 PM »

Quote from: rocklobster on June 16, 2020, 10:08:20 PM

Quote from: j....soy..... on June 16, 2020, 09:54:55 PM
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Is this a joke? ~~ACE 44's~~ Venture 5.8 is the correct answer.....
[close]

Fixed that for you

This is the correct answer

FrenchFriedClownFingers · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2020, 07:09:30 PM »

Quote from: ShoeProblem on June 16, 2020, 08:12:01 PM

Depends on the 8.38. A full 8.38 from Real works well with 149's, but I've had 148's on there too (Thunders). Mostly I just go with 148's because I don't like my wheels to be completely even with the edge of the board.

word, i've noticed it fucks up the way my flips work. i tried 149s on my 838 and it sucked hard. great turning but my flips would always over/under rotate until i got a pair of thunder 148s

shalominator · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2020, 07:33:52 PM »

I'll add another notch on the belt for Ace 44's

moonordie · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2020, 07:36:48 PM »

5.8 if you're thinking to step up in the future. If not 5.6 could do the trick too.

munchbox · « **Reply #22 on:** June 21, 2020, 05:52:43 PM »

im enjoying 151 lights with my FA 8.38. stable and light

Fat Tire · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2020, 08:49:17 PM »

If you skate transition, Ace; otherwise I'll ride 149s

alecjahr · « **Reply #24 on:** June 22, 2020, 02:45:44 PM »

I skate 151 thunders on my 8.38

Xen · « **Reply #25 on:** June 22, 2020, 03:22:34 PM »

Quote from: Buttfart Rapedick on June 17, 2020, 02:48:28 AM

Mini Logo 8.38 if you're interested in trying low trucks. Despite looking a little goofy they're quite nice to skate.

Skating some 8.3 ML (kruxk pins, stock bushings) right now on my 8.3 with 50mm wheels.

They're much better than anyone [this forum] gives them credit for....especially given the lack of wide, and low trucks (except ACE of course). They turn, they are low and they are light (especially with Krux pins).

8.25" or 8.5" both work really well; in my case I prefer ACE/ML or 144/148s sizing. as I've started to prefer trucks narrower than the board of late.

expired · « **Reply #26 on:** June 22, 2020, 04:05:52 PM »

I recently went down from a 8.5 to 8.38 and have been using 149's, which I find work well.

Aatila · « **Reply #27 on:** June 22, 2020, 05:18:33 PM »

Quote from: j....soy..... on June 16, 2020, 09:54:55 PM

Is this a joke? ACE 44's is the correct answer.....

tyshoes · « **Reply #28 on:** June 23, 2020, 09:26:16 AM »

Still super happy with Tensor ATG maglights 5.75" (8.38 wide) and reccoment them if willing to spend lil more for un real light & smooth grinding trucks

jay_nev · « **Reply #29 on:** June 23, 2020, 10:14:10 AM »

Quote from: tyshoes on June 23, 2020, 09:26:16 AM

Still super happy with Tensor ATG maglights 5.75" (8.38 wide) and reccoment them if willing to spend lil more for un real light & smooth grinding trucks

aluminum ATG are great too for a non-maglight option

Author Topic: Best trucks for an 8.38? (Read 9623 times)

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