K2 Mod 8.5

[lamcdermott]

Looking to replace my wheels and possibly bearings for my current K2 Mod 8.5 skates. They currently have 84mm rear and 80mm front wheels with 82a hardness. What would you suggest I replace these with and would you replace the bearings also? I am a fitness skater skating always on paved roadway. Thanks in advance for the help!

[IW Staff]

The Hyperformance + G standard hub wheels are probably the best, but also more expensive. Anything in 80a or harder would be fine. 82A even better if a nice and smooth path. If real smooth, you can even go harder.

Bearings aren't needed unless others aren't spinning. Noise isn't really a problem either, but just a sign that there may be dirt in there and you may have to buy down the road sometime. You can always use some lube or oil to try to flush that out as well. If like me, I skate until they don't spin and then just replace. The Bones Swiss being my favorite, then BSB would be my recommendation.

Hope this helps.

IW