Why Are My Scooter Wheels Making Noise?Updated 20 hours ago

Hearing weird noises from your wheels? 😬 Don’t worry — we’ll help you diagnose and fix the issue in no time.

🔍 Common Causes of Noisy Scooter Wheels

There are a few typical reasons your stunt scooter might be making noise while riding:

🔧 Step-by-Step Fix Guide

✅ Step 1: Check the Axles

• Make sure both front and rear axles are fully tightened

• If the axle is loose, it can cause the wheel to wobble and rattle

• Use the correct size Allen key (usually 5 mm or 6 mm)

🧠 Pro Tip: Tighten until snug, but don’t overtighten — especially if using aluminum forks or decks.

🔍 Step 2: Inspect the Bearings

Remove the wheels and check:

• Do the wheels spin smoothly by hand?

• Do you hear scraping, grinding, or clicking?

• Are the bearings visibly damaged or rusty?

If yes, it’s time to replace them.

🛠️ Bearings are easy to swap with a bearing press or the axle + spacer trick. Use ABEC-9 or scooter-specific bearings for best results.

🧼 Step 3: Clean or Replace the Bearings

If the bearings aren’t too far gone, you can try cleaning:

1. Remove bearings from the wheel

2. Soak in rubbing alcohol or bearing cleaner

3. Spin dry and re-lube with skate/scooter bearing oil

4. Reinsert into the wheel

💡 If they’re still noisy after cleaning — replace them. Bearings wear out over time, especially with water, dirt, or impact.

⚙️ Step 4: Check for Missing Spacers

• Make sure spacers are installed between the bearings in the wheel core

• Missing spacers = metal-on-metal contact, which causes noise and shortens bearing life

✅ Wheel Noise Fix Checklist

•  Axles are tight and not stripped

•  Bearings spin smoothly and quietly

•  Spacers are correctly placed

•  Wheels are seated flush with fork/deck

•  No visible cracks in wheel core

💬 Still rattling?

Let’s check your setup together. A quick video can help us troubleshoot even faster.

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