Riser Pads

Do you need riser pads?

You want risers if you run larger or softer wheels (common on cruisers and old school setups), or if you get wheel bite on a standard street setup. Wheel bite is when the wheel touches the deck on a hard turn and grabs, which can throw you off. Risers lift the deck away from the wheels to prevent it. Most standard street setups with 99a wheels around 52 to 54mm do not need them.

What height riser do you need?

• 1/8 inch — a small lift, enough for slightly larger wheels or to cushion a street setup.
• 1/4 inch — the common cruiser height, clears bigger soft wheels.
• 1/2 inch and up — for large cruiser and old school wheels that need serious clearance.

Remember: adding a riser means you need longer mounting bolts to reach through the extra height. As a rule, add about 1/4 inch to your bolt length for every 1/8 inch of riser.

Riser pad or shock pad?

Risers add height to prevent wheel bite and change ride feel. Shock pads are thinner and made of softer material to absorb impact and vibration rather than add much height, which is nice on rough ground and for reducing stress on the deck. Some setups run a shock pad purely for the cushioning even without wheel-bite concerns.

Buying riser pads in Australia

Risers and shock pads in a range of heights, plus the longer hardware you will need to fit them, free shipping on orders over $90 and same and next-day dispatch from our Richmond showroom. Not sure if you need them? Tell us your wheel size and we will let you know.

Hardware · Wheels · Trucks · Cruisers