Definition:
The wheel profile is determined by much of a wheel comes into contact with the surface during actual skating. The profile of a wheel can be seen by looking at a cross-section view of the wheel. All inline skate wheels are 24mm thick, since that is the industry standard for wheel thickness, but the differences in each wheel’s profile or footprint will change the performance capabilities of the wheel.
- The larger the profile, the greater the traction and stability. Hockey, figure skating and aggressive skating wheels have a wide footprint for good stability and traction on turns and stops.
- A smaller and more tapered profile or footprint provides less rolling resistance. So, fitness and racing wheels are more tapered near the surface contact edges of each wheel.
Also Known As: wheel footprint, wheel thickness, wheel shape
