# Budget-y trucks and wheels **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment and Reviews\ **Created:** [May 22, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814 "2025-05-22T21:25:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/1 "2025-05-22T21:25:22Z")
Are these any good? [Birdhouse Component Kit - Silver/Black 5.25'' | SkateHut](https://www.skatehut.co.uk/birdhouse-component-kit-silver-black-5-25.htm) I just bought a new deck, a bigger 8.25. My last was 7.75 and felt too small. I would swap the trucks over but they’re old and the nuts have rusted, can’t get them off. Ive never put together a complete from parts before so I thought that kit might be a good idea, especially for the price ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/2 "2025-05-22T21:27:56Z")
That or they do a mix and match for about the same price but it’s a fracture brand. Never heard of them before > **[Fracture Undercarriage Kit Mix & Match Bundle - 5.5"](https://www.skatehut.co.uk/fracture-undercarriage-kit-mix-match-bundle-5-5-inches.htm)** > > Price: GBP 0 ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/3 "2025-05-22T21:32:57Z")
Just seen that I should get a 5.5” truck for a 8.25 board. Birdhouse ones are too small ---
**Author:** ![nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nedertron/32/28914_2.png) [@nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nedertron)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/4 "2025-05-22T21:52:37Z")
As an adult I think you would destroy those - super generic trucks and the wheels / bearings won’t be great either. Don’t buy from Skate Hut or Route One if you can avoid it. Where are you located? We can point you in the direction of a good skate shop to go to. Try: Slam City Skates Note Lost Art Bored of Southsea Pretend Supply Co Decimal ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/5 "2025-05-22T21:57:07Z")
I did wonder. What’s up with skatehut? I’m in Essex, Billericay ---
**Author:** ![BvS](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/bvs/32/394_2.png) [@BvS](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/BvS)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/6 "2025-05-22T22:05:03Z")
That Birdhouse kit should fit up to 8.25, so will be ok. Fracture is super budget though, so if it’s a choice of the two I’d go with the birdhouse stuff. Bear in mind it’s all entry level equipment, as Ned says, you might want something better and it will serve you better in the long run, especially decent trucks. If you’ve got a bit more budget you could get some decent trucks here: > **[Rollersnakes | Footwear, Clothing, Skateboards, Skates | Skate Shop](https://eu.rollersnakes.com/?shpxid=14f6d213-8462-4e85-a1b8-3551698a0ade)** > > Rollersnakes is the original street wear and skateboard shop. For over forty years we’ve offered footwear, clothing, skateboard, roller skate, and snowboard equipment. And some cheap but slightly better wheels here: > **[Wayward Wheels Pro Formula Andrew Brophy Classic Cut Skateboard Wheels 101a 54mm](https://www.flavourskateshop.co.uk/products/wayward-wheels-pro-formula-andrew-brophy-classic-cut-skateboard-wheels-101a-54mm-1)** > > Wayward Wheels Pro Formula Andrew Brophy Classic Cut Skateboard Wheels 101a 54mm Then use uniondiscount to find some cheap bearings and bolts: [Union Discount](https://uniondiscount.net/products?region=UK&page=1) ---
**Author:** ![nav](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nav/32/30170_2.png) [@nav](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nav)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/7 "2025-05-22T22:05:31Z")
Look for secondhand stuff on Facebook Marketplace. If the UK is anything like Australia there are plenty of people getting rid of decent boards they got during Covid. ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/8 "2025-05-22T22:20:35Z")
Yeah I assumed so, just wishful thinking! Thanks for the break down! I’m in not rush right now, still have the old one that rolls well enough for what I’m doing. Just thought if they were decent enough. I’ll piece something together as I go :). As I said I’ve only ever had cheap completes that just about did the job, I’m surprised the one I have still rolls well to be honest after years and years sat in a garage. It didn’t even occur to me that truck sizes had to be matched to the board. I just bought the same size I had when I was 16, no wonder it feels small to me now! The 8.25 deck feels a lot more comfortable though. I’ll build a new one slowly and let my daughter destroy the old one 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![OAS](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/oas/32/25641_2.png) [@OAS](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/OAS)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/9 "2025-05-22T22:45:54Z")
There’s definitely a few bargains on eBay. Something like this would be a good bet. > **[Pardon our interruption...](https://www.ebay.co.uk/splashui/challenge?ap=1&appName=orch&ru=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F286576306880%3Fmkcid%3D16%26mkrid%3D711-127632-2357-0%26ssspo%3D9tSI_CI1QxK%26sssrc%3D4429486%26ssuid%3D39TYfY8PSh6%26stype%3D1%26var%3D%26widget_ver%3Dartemis%26media%3DCOPY&iid=f5fdc87d-3c0c-45ca-b8cc-e358062ca968&iim=kODkuMI&iia=XcTY3LjKf&iiz=oGJYwLjcxbey)** ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mark/32/11_2.png) [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/10 "2025-05-23T04:56:28Z")
@PolarJames has got some dirt cheap thunders > [@For Sale Thread (Selling your stuff)](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/for-sale-thread-selling-your-stuff/307/829): > > Anyone interested in some thunder hollow lights 148 in good condition? £30 posted. Also tried the spitfire soft sliders again and can’t get on with them. £20 posted for the 56mm. 93a Great truck, had 2 sets ---
**Author:** ![Lazy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/lazy/32/31258_2.png) [@Lazy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Lazy)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/11 "2025-05-23T08:03:40Z")
That is mental haha. Tempted to get it myself at that price ---
**Author:** ![KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/keithbeef/32/31559_2.png) [@KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/KeithBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/12 "2025-05-23T08:06:38Z")
Already snapped these up 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/13 "2025-05-23T08:39:52Z")
Damn you! ---
**Author:** ![nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nedertron/32/28914_2.png) [@nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nedertron)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 8:41am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/14 "2025-05-23T08:41:12Z")
I would strongly advise going to a proper skateshop. ---
**Author:** ![PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/polarjames/32/10195_2.png) [@PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/PolarJames)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/15 "2025-05-23T09:48:15Z")
Not anymore, sold, @Feeble_Knievel . But Ideal sell a set of pictiure wheel company trucks and wheels for £40. They’re Thunder clones. Might have to ring the shop as don’t think they’re on sale online. I got some 8.5 ones from Brum the other day and they’re good. ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/16 "2025-05-23T09:53:19Z")
I looked at those funnily enough, I thought they fell into the same group as the fractures ---
**Author:** ![PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/polarjames/32/10195_2.png) [@PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/PolarJames)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 9:55am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/17 "2025-05-23T09:55:50Z")
same geometry as Thunders, they look exactly like them and turn similarly too. They’re good trucks ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/18 "2025-05-23T10:07:37Z")
Nice, I’ll take a look ---
**Author:** ![Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/91b2a8/32.png) [@Feeble\_Knievel](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Feeble_Knievel)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/19 "2025-05-23T10:09:02Z")
They have a whole set for £40 [Picture Wheel Company Silver Undercarriage Kit 5.5" (8.25"- 8.5") – Slam City Skates](https://www.slamcity.com/products/picture-wheel-company-silver-undercarriage-kit-5-5-8-25-8-5) Unless it would be better to get the trucks and other bits elsewhere ---
**Author:** ![PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/polarjames/32/10195_2.png) [@PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/PolarJames)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814/20 "2025-05-23T10:11:50Z")
Yeah that’s the one. The only thing is the bearings are a bit rubbish so get something like mini logo ones for £10 and swap out the machine bearings in the wheels for those. Slam city are good, as are Ideal but like I said you’d have to phone them up I think as couldn’t see them on their website. [Next page](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/budget-y-trucks-and-wheels/4814.md?page=2)