THE OG Skate Bearings

Oh good 'ol Bones Reds Bearings. These guys are a classic. You can't call yourself a true skateboarder until you've owned a set of the all time favorite Bones Reds. Made in China and twice inspected for quality, the Bones Reds are a fast and precise bearing at an awesome price point. Bones Reds offer near Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost.

If you choose to include spacers and speed rings, we will ship Bones Reds with our Fireball Dragon Spacers and Speed Rings set.

Spacer Types Explained:

Skateboard Standard - These work with all regular skateboard wheels and trucks with 8mm axles.
6mm Spacer - Primarily for inline skates, these spacers are designed to work with regular 608 sized bearings and 6mm skate axles.
Self Centering - Primarily for inline skates with 8mm axles. Same dimensions as "Skateboard Standard" but with the rim around the center to keep the spacer more or less centered when installing.
Rollerbones 0.285" - These smaller width spacers are primarily used in quad skates / roller skates that take wheels with thinner hubs, such as Rollerbones Wheels.

Note: For the 6mm, self centering, and Rollerbones spacers, you will always get 8 spacers, regardless of your bearing pack selection.

Various Types of Bones Bearings:

Standard: This one is pretty self explanatory.
Super: Stronger shields and overall better build quality.
Race: Built-in spacers and speed rings, same shields as Supers
Swiss: Best build quality, lower tolerances, **Made in Switzerland, Not China**
Swiss Ceramics: Same as Swiss except it contains ceramic balls, which provide eons less friction than steel balls

Bones Reds Contents

Every pack of bearings comes with a pack of bearings (duh), a sticker, and bearing cleaning instructions so you can make your bearings last longer. Bearing shields are non-contact rubber and easily removable.

Specifications

Axle Size (ID): 8mm
ABEC Rating: Skate Rated
Special Features: Reds are time tested and are a favorite among all skaters.

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer some of the most common questions associated with Bones REDS. If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out directly at help@stokedrideshop.com. We're here to help!

Manufacturing Bones Reds Bearings

Are your Bones Reds authentic?

Yes! We are an authorized dealer for Bones REDS Skateboard Bearings and their main company Skate One. You can find us on their website by searching for "Stoked Ride Shop" or by our zip code "90502".

Where are Bones REDS made?

Bones Reds are made in China by a leading balls bearings manufacturer, though the design and manufacturing process was guided by Bones directly.

Bones is the same company as the famous skateboard team the Bones Brigade, which has members Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Mike McGill, Tommy Guerrero, Lance Mountain, and Steve Caballero.

Are Bones REDS bearings good?

Bones REDS are the #1 best selling bearing in the world and for good reason. They were launched in 1997 and have been super popular ever since because of their blend of affordability and high performance.

Bones claims that REDS are "...the best blend of speed, strength, and durability you can buy at a price all skaters can afford."

What size bearings are Bones REDS?

Bones REDS are the standard skateboard bearing size called 608. They measure 22mm (outer diameter) x 7mm (width) x 8mm (inner diameter/axle).

What is the ABEC rating of Bones REDS?

All Bones Bearings, including Bones REDS, are Bones Skate Rated. This means they are made specifically for skating.

ABEC ratings can be a misleading metric as it is only about clearances. Learn more about ABEC ratings and why they don't matter.

Install & Care

How do you install Bones REDS?

Check out this video for the best overview of how to install skateboard bearings:

Can you clean Bones REDS Bearings?

Yes of course! Check out the Bones Bearings Cleaner Kit here.

Bones REDS are generally very easy cleaning and great bearings due to their removable rubber shield and nylon ball cage aka ball retainer.

Are Bones REDS waterproof?

No, Bones REDS are not waterproof. We do not recommend riding in water or in the rain with any bearing that you care about. The water can quickly wash away the protective oils and cause damage.

Do you need to lubricate new bearings?

Nope! All bearings, including Bones REDS, come pre-lubricated from the factory. Just install and go shred.

Bones REDS specifically come pre-lubricated with Bones Speed Cream racing lubricant.

Can I use Bones REDS in my longboard?

Yes, longboard wheels use the same bearing size as all regular skateboard wheels.

What's Included?

Do Bones REDS include spacers?

No, Bones REDS do not include spacers or speed rings.

However, we have special spacer/bearing bundle packs on this product page for your convenience.

How many bearings are in a pack?

Bones REDS come as a 8-pack or as a 16-pack. You will need x2 bearings per wheel, so skateboarders should purchase the 8-pack and inline or rollerskaters should purchase the 16-pack.

Both 8-packs and 16-packs are available on this page.

Does Bones REDS come with stickers?

With your purchase of REDS, you will get an authentic Bones REDS sticker in the bearing pack as well as assorted stickers from Stoked Ride Shop.

Christmas / Stocking Stuffers

Fireball Dragon Bearing Spacers and Speed Rings, Silver

Bones Reds Skateboard Bearings (8mm, 8-Pack)

Fireball Logo Cut Out Stickers 3.75" (9.6 cm) - 3 Stickers

Fireball Dragon Round Sticker 4" (10.1cm) - 1 Sticker

Fireball Dragon Round Stickers 1.5" (3.8cm) - 3 Stickers

Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck, All Sizes [Single Truck]

Stoked Space Man Series #4 Sticker

Stoked Space Man Series #2 Sticker

Landyachtz Hawgs Logo Sticker

Bones Swiss Circle Logo Sticker

Mystery Wheels - New, Used, or Mismatched

Bones Speed Cream Bearing Lubricant