Three of skateboarding's best-known wheel brands come from one company: Skate One. Bones makes some of the most trusted street and park urethane in skating, Powell Peralta brings its Dragon Formula and decades of history, and Mini Logo offers simple, dependable wheels at an approachable level. Same factory know-how, three different personalities.
This guide breaks down every formula we carry from all three, how to pick a hardness and shape, and our quick picks for a typical street and park setup.
Hardness 101
Wheel hardness is measured on the durometer scale. Higher numbers are harder and faster on smooth ground; lower numbers are softer, grippier, and smoother over cracks. Most street and park wheels sit between 95A and 104A, all-terrain wheels between 88A and 95A, and cruiser wheels around 75A to 85A. Bones measures its Skatepark Formula on the B scale, which reads about 20 points lower than A: 81B is like 101A, and 84B is like 104A.
Powell Peralta Dragon Formula
Dragon Formula is Powell's answer to the soft-vs-hard tradeoff. Dragons roll over rough terrain like a softer wheel but still grip and slide like a hard one, and Powell says they have up to 20% higher rebound than standard hard wheels. Powell developed the formula over 10 years.
| Dragon | What Powell Says | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 88A | The softest, smoothest, and fastest Dragons, with over 82% rebound. Slides with the ease of wheels 10 points harder | Rough city streets and skating to the spot |
| 93A | Rolls over rough terrain but grips and slides like 99A and 101A wheels, with 18-20% higher rebound than hard wheels | Mixed terrain, street to park |
| 95A | Opens up more surfaces without losing the precision for technical tricks | Technical street on imperfect ground |
| 97A | A smoother ride on more surfaces with the control of a hard wheel | Parks, bowls, and rough streets |
Dragon shapes include the classic V1, V4, V5, and V6; the asymmetrical Nano Rats (AV4, AV5, AV6, and AA2), which pair a climbing or sidecut outer face with a lock-in inner face; the extra-wide A2; Andy Anderson's offset Nano Cubic; the narrow Ratbones II; and the Bomber.
Shop all Powell Peralta wheels.
Bones X-Formula
X-Formula rolls over rough terrain like a softer wheel but slides like a harder one. Bones says it absorbs vibration and softens impacts, and it was developed over a ten-year period to slide when you ask and grip when you need it. We carry it in 95A, 97A, and 99A.
Bones STF (Street Tech Formula)
Bones introduced STF in 2005 and changed the game. STF rolls fast, grips when you need it, and slides when you want, without flat spotting, and Bones says it lasts several times longer than most wheels in its tier. It comes in 99A and 103A.
Bones Shapes
| Shape | What Bones Says |
|---|---|
| V1 Standard | A perfect balance of radius, width, and speed for the best all-around performance |
| V2 Locks | A tighter profile and straighter edge for better lock-in control |
| V3 Slims | A narrower width and lighter weight for faster flick and easier slides |
| V4 Wide | A wider contact patch for greater stability and solid landings |
| V5 Sidecut | Sidecut walls for more stability, less drag, and longer grinds |
| V6 Widecut | A wider contact patch with sidecut walls for less drag, longer grinds, and greater stability |
| V7 Double Locks | A tighter profile and straighter edge for lock-in, with added width for slide control |
| V8 Double Wides | Double radius edges for easy roll-over |
More From Bones
SPF (Skatepark Formula) resists flatspotting on slick, smooth surfaces while keeping a higher rebound for a quicker, faster roll, in 81B (like 101A) and 84B (like 104A). ATF (All-Terrain Formula) is a soft 80A urethane that rolls quickly and smoothly regardless of road quality. The Original 100A formula is Bones' classic hard wheel.
Mini Logo
Mini Logo Hybrids (90A) combine the speed and durability of a hard wheel with the forgiveness of a soft wheel for all-terrain fun at any skill level. AWOL (80A) is the softest wheel in the line, for cruising, filming, and pushing to work, with a fiber-reinforced hub. The AWOL Lift Kit turns any deck and trucks into a cruiser, with matched wheels, Mini Logo bearings, riser pads, and hardware in one package.
Soft and Slide Wheels From Powell
Powell's Soft Slide Formula (SSF) is fast rolling, incredibly durable, and made to slide. You'll find it in G-Slides for street setups, Snakes and Primos for cruising, and longboard wheels like the Kevin Reimer and Byron Essert models. For tech sliding on a street setup, the Yuppie Slide Formula 104A is hand-picked to resist flatspots and abrasion.
Old School Re-Issues
Building a classic board? Powell's re-issues bring back the originals: Rat Bones, G-Bones, and Mini-Cubics.
Choosing by Riding Style
| Style | Look For | Good Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Street and park, one wheel for everything | Mid-hardness that still slides | Dragon Formula 93A to 97A, Bones X-Formula 97A to 99A |
| Technical street on smooth ground | Hard and fast | Bones STF 99A or 103A |
| Skateparks and bowls | Hard, flatspot-resistant | Bones SPF 81B or 84B |
| Rough streets and getting to the spot | Softer, high rebound | Dragon Formula 88A, Mini Logo Hybrid 90A |
| Cruising, filming, commuting | Soft and smooth | Bones ATF 80A, Mini Logo AWOL 80A and Lift Kits |
Quick Picks
| Pick | Best For | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Powell Peralta Dragon Formula 93A or 97A | Best all-around | Soft-wheel smoothness with hard-wheel grip and slide |
| Bones X-Formula 97A or 99A | Street and park | Rolls smooth over rough ground, slides like a hard wheel |
| Bones STF 99A | Technical street | Fast, flatspot-resistant, long-lasting |
| Powell Peralta Dragon Formula 88A | Rough terrain | The softest, fastest Dragons |
| Mini Logo Hybrid 90A | Any skill level | Hard-wheel speed, soft-wheel forgiveness |
| Bones SPF 84B | Parks and bowls | Fast and flatspot-resistant on smooth concrete |
Don't Forget Bearings
Wheels don't come with bearings. Bones Reds are Bones' best-selling bearing, and Mini Logo Series 3 Bearings are Skate Rated and pre-lubed with Speed Cream. Keep either one fast with Bones Speed Cream.
FAQ
Who makes Bones, Powell Peralta, and Mini Logo wheels?
All three are Skate One brands.
What's the difference between Dragon Formula and X-Formula?
Both roll smoothly over rough ground while still sliding like a hard wheel. Dragon Formula comes from Powell Peralta in 88A to 97A, and X-Formula comes from Bones in 95A to 99A.
Is STF or X-Formula better for street?
STF is harder (99A and 103A) for fast, technical skating on smooth ground. X-Formula is softer (95A to 99A) for a smoother ride when the ground gets rough.
What does 84B mean?
Bones measures SPF on the B scale. 81B is like 101A, and 84B is like 104A.
Do wheels come with bearings?
No, except the Mini Logo AWOL Lift Kits, which include Mini Logo bearings, riser pads, and hardware.
Keep Building Your Setup
- Skateboard Wheels Guide: Size, Hardness, and Shape
- Spitfire Wheels Guide
- How to Choose Skateboard Bearings
- How to Choose Skateboard Risers
- Powell Peralta Flight Decks Guide
- Sizing Guide
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