Picking curbcurrent wheels bearings is really a question of how you want to roll: soft and grippy for rough streets and old-school cruising, or hard and fast for park and slide. The wrong hardness will feel sticky or slippery, and the wrong diameter changes your speed and clearance. With four options clustered around $29 to $39.95, the choice comes down to size, durometer, and whether you want one premium set or two smaller sets for the price of one.
Quick Take: Which Wheel Fits Your Setup?
- Want classic old-school feel with balanced grip? The Powell Peralta Rat Bones Green 60mm 90A splits the difference between slide and traction.
- Want the softest, most forgiving ride on rough pavement? The Powell Peralta Rat Bones Black 60mm 85A is the softest of the group.
- Want the largest, hardest wheel for speed and slides? The Powell Peralta G BONES 64mm 97a BLACK is the biggest and hardest here.
- Want the lowest listed price and two sizes to experiment with? The 2 Sets of Hazard Madness Skateboard Wheels 53mm & 54mm at $29.00 gives you two complete sets.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Powell Peralta Rat Bones Skateboard Wheels Old School Re-Issue Green 60mm 90A | USD 39.95 | |
| Powell Peralta Rat Bones Skateboard Wheels Old School Re-Issue Black 60mm 85A | USD 39.95 | |
| Powell Peralta G BONES Skateboard Wheels 64mm 97a BLACK | USD 39.95 | |
| 2 Sets of Hazard Madness Skateboard Wheels 53mm \& 54mm ~ New | USD 29.00 |
The three Powell Peralta options share the same USD 39.95 listed price, while the Madness bundle is listed at USD 29.00. That creates a spread from $29 to $39.95 across the group.
Decision Matrix: Size, Hardness, and Value
| What You Need | Best Match | Why It Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced grip and slide for old-school boards | Powell Peralta Rat Bones Green 60mm 90A | 60mm x 44mm at 90A is described as having the perfect amount of grip and slide |
| Softest ride for cruising rough streets | Powell Peralta Rat Bones Black 60mm 85A | 85A is the lowest hardness in this set, softer than 90A and 97a |
| Maximum size and hardness for park/speed | Powell Peralta G BONES 64mm 97a BLACK | 64mm diameter and 97a hardness are the largest/hardest listed |
| Lowest listed price with extra set | 2 Sets of Hazard Madness 53mm \& 54mm | USD 29.00 for two sets vs USD 39.95 for a single set |
| Smaller, modern street size | 2 Sets of Hazard Madness 53mm \& 54mm | 53mm \& 54mm widths are smaller than 60mm and 64mm options |
Product Notes
Powell Peralta Rat Bones Skateboard Wheels Old School Re-Issue Green 60mm 90A
This is the middle-ground Rat Bones re-issue at 60mm x 44mm and 90A hardness, finished in Green. The description calls out a balance of grip and slide that made this re-issue one of the best selling, which suits riders who want old-school shape without going ultra-soft or ultra-hard. A concrete reason to choose it is the 90A durometer that sits between the softer 85A Black version and the harder 97a G Bones, giving versatile traction for street and bowl. A limitation is that at 60mm it is smaller than the 64mm G Bones, so it will not roll quite as fast or carry as much momentum on long pushes.
Powell Peralta Rat Bones Skateboard Wheels Old School Re-Issue Black 60mm 85A
Identical in shape to its green sibling at 60mm x 44mm, this Black Rat Bones drops the hardness to 85A. That softer urethane will absorb cracks and pebbles better and grip more on smooth concrete, making it the most forgiving for cruising and filming on rough asphalt. Choose this one if you prioritize comfort and traction over slide, since 85A is the softest rating among the four products. The trade-off is that softer wheels can feel slower and less slide-friendly in the park compared to the 90A and 97a options, and like the other Rat Bones it is still 4mm smaller in diameter than the G Bones.
Powell Peralta G BONES Skateboard Wheels 64mm 97a BLACK
The G BONES stands apart with a larger 64mm diameter and a much harder 97a rating, sold as a set of four in BLACK and described as highly collectible reissue wheels. That combination favors speed, roll, and easy sliding on smooth surfaces, which is ideal if you ride bowls, ramps, or want an old-school cruiser that keeps speed. The clear advantage here is size and hardness - it is the only 64mm and only 97a wheel in this comparison. Its limitation is the opposite of the Rat Bones Black: the hard 97a will feel harsher on rough streets and offer less grip on dusty or cracked ground, and it shares the USD 39.95 listed price without the two-for-one quantity of the Madness bundle.
2 Sets of Hazard Madness Skateboard Wheels 53mm & 54mm ~ New
This Madness listing is unique because it includes 2 Sets at 53mm & 54mm for USD 29.00, the lowest listed price in the group. Both sets are described as new with a smooth and durable finish from Madness, aimed at street and skatepark use. The reason to pick it is straightforward value and sizing: you get two complete sets in smaller, modern street diameters for less than the USD 39.95 asked for a single Powell Peralta set. The limitation is that the listing does not specify hardness, so you cannot directly compare durometer to the 85A, 90A, and 97a Powell options, and the smaller 53mm & 54mm size will be slower on rough ground than the 60mm and 64mm wheels.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
For the classic all-rounder: Pick the Powell Peralta Rat Bones Green 60mm 90A if you want the advertised grip-and-slide balance in a true old-school 60mm shape.
For rough streets and cruiser comfort: Pick the Powell Peralta Rat Bones Black 60mm 85A - the 85A hardness is the softest here and will smooth out vibrations best.
For speed, bowls, and collectibility: Pick the Powell Peralta G BONES 64mm 97a BLACK. The 64mm size and 97a hardness make it the fastest and most slide-ready, and it is noted as a collectible reissue.
For budget and experimentation: Pick the 2 Sets of Hazard Madness 53mm & 54mm. At USD 29.00 for two sets, it is the lowest listed price and lets you try two modern street sizes while keeping a spare set on hand.
If you are still undecided, match hardness to surface: choose 85A for rough, 90A for mixed, and 97a for smooth park, then let diameter decide your speed needs - 53mm & 54mm for technical street, 60mm for old-school versatility, 64mm for maximum roll.
