Bones Bearings Race Reds (Built in Spacer)
SKU: BO813
Description
Bones Race REDS skateboard bearings are built for racers who use precision trucks and properly tighten their axle nuts. Each bearing is made from upgraded, top quality bearing steel, precision ground and polished, with a 0.200" built-in spacer that creates perfect 0.400" spacing between each pair.
A precision ground extended race eliminates the need for separate spacers and speed washers, and it gives better bearing alignment when you tighten the axle nut. Race REDS are also great for freestyle: linking the two bearings together lets you tighten the nut as if the wheel had a hub, which helps with wheel edge tricks like coconut wheelies.
Who Bones Race REDS Are For
- Racers using precision trucks
- Freestyle skaters doing wheel edge tricks
- Skaters who want fewer parts and faster setup
- Riders who want perfect bearing alignment
Skate Rated, Not ABEC Rated
ABEC ratings were created for industrial machinery, not skateboarding. They measure tolerances at speeds far beyond anything a skateboard sees, and don't account for the side loads, impacts, and dirt that skate bearings deal with every session. Bones designs every bearing to its own Skate Rated standard, with clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant chosen specifically for skating.
Features
- Precision ground, Skate Rated racing bearings
- Integrated 0.200" spacer for 0.400" spacing
- Extended race replaces spacers and speed washers
- Inner race groove for removal with the Bones Bearing Tool, even on hub wheels
- Removable high speed nylon retainers and non-contact shields
- Lubricated with Bones Speed Cream
Benefits
- Perfect alignment for greater speed
- Axle reinforcement
- Fewer parts, faster setup
- Easy cleaning
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Race REDS |
| Size | 608 (standard skateboard bearing, 8mm bore) |
| Balls | Upgraded bearing steel |
| Shield | Non-contact, removable frictionless shield |
| Retainer | High speed nylon |
| Lubricant | Bones Speed Cream |
| Spacers | Built in (no separate spacers or speed washers needed) |
| Includes | 8 bearings with built-in spacers |
Compare Bones Bearings
Every Bones bearing is Skate Rated and pre-lubricated with Speed Cream. The REDS family delivers the best value, while Swiss bearings are made in Switzerland for top-tier speed and durability.
| Bearing | Balls | What Sets It Apart | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDS | Steel | Bones' best-selling bearing, inspected twice | Everyday skating at the best price |
| Super REDS | Higher-grade steel | Quieter, smoother, and longer lasting than REDS | The first step up from REDS |
| Big Balls REDS | 6 larger steel balls | 17% larger balls roll through dirt | More speed and life at a REDS price |
| Ceramic REDS | Grade 5 ceramic | Lighter, faster, and rust-proof | Ceramic performance at a REDS price |
| Race REDS (this page) | Upgraded steel | Built-in spacer and extended race | Racing, freestyle, and precision trucks |
| Swiss | Polished chromium steel | Swiss made industry standard | Long life and pro-level performance |
| Super Swiss 6 | 6 larger steel balls | Swiss made, higher speed and strength | Faster acceleration and durability |
| Swiss Ceramic | Silicon nitride ceramic | Swiss made, lightest and fastest | The best Bones makes |
Complete Your Setup
- Bones Speed Cream: the same racing lubricant your bearings ship with, for keeping them fast after cleaning.
- Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit: cleans up to 8 bearings at once for a faster, more thorough flush.
FAQ
Do I need spacers or speed washers with Race REDS?
No. The built-in spacer and extended race replace both, so you have fewer parts and a faster setup.
Are Race REDS good for regular skating?
They're designed for racers with precision trucks and freestyle skaters. For everyday street and park skating, standard REDS or Super REDS are a better fit.
How many bearings come in a pack?
8 bearings, which is enough for all 4 wheels on one skateboard. Every wheel uses 2 bearings.
Will these fit my wheels?
Yes. These are standard 608 bearings with an 8mm bore, which fit virtually all skateboard wheels and 8mm truck axles.
Description
Bones Race REDS skateboard bearings are built for racers who use precision trucks and properly tighten their axle nuts. Each bearing is made from upgraded, top quality bearing steel, precision ground and polished, with a 0.200" built-in spacer that creates perfect 0.400" spacing between each pair.
A precision ground extended race eliminates the need for separate spacers and speed washers, and it gives better bearing alignment when you tighten the axle nut. Race REDS are also great for freestyle: linking the two bearings together lets you tighten the nut as if the wheel had a hub, which helps with wheel edge tricks like coconut wheelies.
Who Bones Race REDS Are For
- Racers using precision trucks
- Freestyle skaters doing wheel edge tricks
- Skaters who want fewer parts and faster setup
- Riders who want perfect bearing alignment
Skate Rated, Not ABEC Rated
ABEC ratings were created for industrial machinery, not skateboarding. They measure tolerances at speeds far beyond anything a skateboard sees, and don't account for the side loads, impacts, and dirt that skate bearings deal with every session. Bones designs every bearing to its own Skate Rated standard, with clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant chosen specifically for skating.
Features
- Precision ground, Skate Rated racing bearings
- Integrated 0.200" spacer for 0.400" spacing
- Extended race replaces spacers and speed washers
- Inner race groove for removal with the Bones Bearing Tool, even on hub wheels
- Removable high speed nylon retainers and non-contact shields
- Lubricated with Bones Speed Cream
Benefits
- Perfect alignment for greater speed
- Axle reinforcement
- Fewer parts, faster setup
- Easy cleaning
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Race REDS |
| Size | 608 (standard skateboard bearing, 8mm bore) |
| Balls | Upgraded bearing steel |
| Shield | Non-contact, removable frictionless shield |
| Retainer | High speed nylon |
| Lubricant | Bones Speed Cream |
| Spacers | Built in (no separate spacers or speed washers needed) |
| Includes | 8 bearings with built-in spacers |
Compare Bones Bearings
Every Bones bearing is Skate Rated and pre-lubricated with Speed Cream. The REDS family delivers the best value, while Swiss bearings are made in Switzerland for top-tier speed and durability.
| Bearing | Balls | What Sets It Apart | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDS | Steel | Bones' best-selling bearing, inspected twice | Everyday skating at the best price |
| Super REDS | Higher-grade steel | Quieter, smoother, and longer lasting than REDS | The first step up from REDS |
| Big Balls REDS | 6 larger steel balls | 17% larger balls roll through dirt | More speed and life at a REDS price |
| Ceramic REDS | Grade 5 ceramic | Lighter, faster, and rust-proof | Ceramic performance at a REDS price |
| Race REDS (this page) | Upgraded steel | Built-in spacer and extended race | Racing, freestyle, and precision trucks |
| Swiss | Polished chromium steel | Swiss made industry standard | Long life and pro-level performance |
| Super Swiss 6 | 6 larger steel balls | Swiss made, higher speed and strength | Faster acceleration and durability |
| Swiss Ceramic | Silicon nitride ceramic | Swiss made, lightest and fastest | The best Bones makes |
Complete Your Setup
- Bones Speed Cream: the same racing lubricant your bearings ship with, for keeping them fast after cleaning.
- Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit: cleans up to 8 bearings at once for a faster, more thorough flush.
FAQ
Do I need spacers or speed washers with Race REDS?
No. The built-in spacer and extended race replace both, so you have fewer parts and a faster setup.
Are Race REDS good for regular skating?
They're designed for racers with precision trucks and freestyle skaters. For everyday street and park skating, standard REDS or Super REDS are a better fit.
How many bearings come in a pack?
8 bearings, which is enough for all 4 wheels on one skateboard. Every wheel uses 2 bearings.
Will these fit my wheels?
Yes. These are standard 608 bearings with an 8mm bore, which fit virtually all skateboard wheels and 8mm truck axles.