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Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 166 Location: Toronto, Canada

Well about 2 months ago I got my torches and my wheels were squeaky I try them more and they still squeak alot. Can someone explain why it does this? If its because its new then I understand but my last wheels were new and this didnt happen.

Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: UK

It could be many different things, it's hard to say without actually being there. Bearings sometimes squeak a little, it could even be the axle or them somehow rubbing on the wheel bay: the best thing to do is do a little experimenting for yourself if you really want to know (try those wheels in diff shoes etc if poss) but if it's not vital just skate on them for a bit and it'll probably go away.

You never got the bearings wet did you?

Does your wheel move side to side? It could be rubbing against the wheel bay.

Also, is it limited to one foot, or is it on a specific shoe?

Pop the wheels out and look at the bearings. Did you get them wet or walk in sand, dirt, etc?

Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 166 Location: Toronto, Canada

No the wheels didnt get wet or anything they are very new. The first day when I got it I took them out of the container thing and tried them. They started squeaking since I put them on. Ill try with a different shoe later and say what happend. The bearings got lose once because I put the wheels in the wrong way but I tightened it again and now it dont go from side to side like it was when the bearings were loose.