Are you searching for the best front BMX wheels?
Luckily, gone are the days of poor wheelsets. (At least if you’re buying from a BMX shop!)
Also, I’m so stoked that quality wheels are available because I so don’t like lacing them from scratch anymore.
Thus, I just ride a complete wheel for as long as it’s not all beat up and then replace it.
After testing a bunch and talking with dozens of my dudes, here’s a collection of the ULTIMATE.
Note: I still hear some doubt that a complete wheel isn’t as good as a hand-laced one.
Well, that’s not true anymore because of how high-quality these front wheelsets are. Even many pros ride them, so you have nothing to worry about.
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You may also be interested in checking my best rear BMX wheels collection.
Best Front BMX Wheels
1. Odyssey Hazard Lite Front Wheel
It’s been reported to me by dozens of dudes that this is their absolute favorite front wheel setup that they ever purchased.
Hey, it’s from Odyssey, and it uses their top-performing parts, like the Vandero Pro BMX front hub and the Hazard Lite rim.
The wheel also features straight gauge BMX spokes and brass nipples.
It’s usually also available in a bunch of wild colors, but they usually sell out quickly, so you need to act fast.
But the all-black version is still my favorite!
Note: The Odyssey wheelset is on the heavy side, but that’s where its strength comes from.
You can use this one on all-terrain, whether you ride transitions or burly streets.
Go VANDERO!
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Odyssey Vandero Pro
- Rim: Odyssey Hazard Lite
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 1321g
- Price: $209.99 (may vary)
2. Shadow Symbol Front Wheel
The Shadow Symbol wheel easily handles even the most advanced riders out there.
It features Shadow’s Symbol hub and Truss rim with straight gauge spokes and brass nipples.
I was also really impressed by how well it’s laced, so you won’t need to true it after your first session. (This is something that can happen with the cheaper wheelsets.)
The wheel is available in black and raw polish, keeping it simple, but at the same time available for everyone.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Shadow Symbol
- Rim: Shadow Truss
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 1017g
- Price: $189.99 (may vary)
3. G-Sport Elite Front Wheel
The G-Sport Elite wheel is one of the ultimate that you can currently get on the market.
It has G-Sport’s Roloway hub (my favorite) and Ribcage rim with butted spokes and brass nipples.
It’s actually very rare that you get butted spokes on a complete wheelset.
But G-Sport isn’t your average BMX brand, offering its fans the ultimate products.
Although this is one of the most expensive BMX front wheels, I still recommend it.
Why? Because you’ll easily ride it for many years.
(Sure, you’ll need to true it from time to time because that’s just the natural process of wheel maintenance that needs to be done.)
Wheel specs:
- Hub: G-Sport Roloway
- Rim: G-Sport Ribcage
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 1003g
- Price: $239.99 (may vary)
4. Eclat Cortex/Trippin Front Wheel
Eclat decided to put on the market one of the cheapest and lightest front BMX wheels, and succeeded greatly!
We all know that the Cortex hub is no joke!
Plus, the Eclat Tripping Pinned rim and straight gauge spokes make this wheelset a beast.
I’ve already seen so many dudes ride this exact wheelset, and only one complained he needed to true it quite early.
But Ryan’s a burly rider, doing a lot of gaps and spins, so that’s expected.
When searching for an affordable front wheelset, go with the Eclat’s because you’ll love it.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Eclat Cortex
- Rim: Eclat Trippin Pinned
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 938g
- Price: $139.99 (may vary)
5. Primo VS Balance Front Wheel
Even though it comes from the same house as Stranger, the Primo VS Balance BMX front wheel is a lot lighter but slightly more expensive.
The wheel includes Primo’s Balance rim and VS 7005 rim with internally drilled holes to save weight.
Every wheelset also has a pair of nylon hub guards and rim tape.
What’s pretty unique about this one are the forged spokes, which normally don’t come as part of a complete wheelset.
Make Primo’s wheel decorate the front of your BMX bike and keep you shredding smoothly for a long time.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Primo Balance
- Rim: Primo VS 7005 Rim
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 992g
- Price: $172.00 (may vary)
6. Cinema FX 888 Front Wheel
SOOO, if it’s a the Cinema team that rides the wheel, then it must be good, right?
You bet!
The Cinema FX 888 front wheelset features the 888 rim laced to the FX front hub with straight gauge spokes.
This wheelset might not be the lightest, but it’ll sure last your for A WHILE.
Also, the wheel comes with two nylon hub guards and brass nipples.
You’ll be rolling smoothly for a long time with this one.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Cinema FX
- Rim: Cinema 888
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 1133g
- Price: $189.99 (may vary)
7. Profile Racing Mini Felon Front Wheel
The Profile Mini Felon wheel is a top-notch setup that combines the trusted Profile Mini BMX front hub with the durable Alienation Felon rim.
This isn’t your average machine-built wheel – it’s professionally hand-laced and trued for custom-level quality at the price of a complete wheel.
Featuring a 20 x 1.75″ Alienation Felon rim made from 6069 T6 alloy (30% stronger than 6061 T6) with a welded seam, it’s built to last.
The Profile Mini hub, with its alloy female axle and sealed bearings, ensures smooth and reliable performance.
Laced with black 14G spokes and alloy nipples in a 3x pattern, this wheel is ready to roll in style and strength.
A premium choice for riders who demand the best!
Note: I wouldn’t recommend this rim for heavy street riding.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Profile Mini front
- Rim: Alienation Felon rim
- Hub Guards: No
- Weight: TBA
- Price: $234.99 (may vary)
8. Premium Curb Cutter Front Wheel
Take your ride to the next level with the Colin Varanyak signature Curb Cutter front wheel.
Designed for brakeless riders, this wheel features a 40mm wide Premium Varanyak rim that reduces tire rollover, bulging, and improves surface contact for ultimate control.
And a winder rim also allows you to ride lower PSI.
It’s tough enough for any session, built with a durable Premium Team hub, sealed bearings, and a chromoly female axle.
Plus, it comes with two nylon hub guards for extra protection during grinds.
Laced with 14G black spokes in a traditional 3x pattern, this wheel is as stylish as it is strong.
Upgrade your setup with the Curb Cutter today.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Premium Team
- Rim: Premium Varanyak rim
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: TBA
- Price: $199.99 (may vary)
9. Stolen Rampage Pro Street FA Front Wheel
The Stolen Rampage FA Pro Street front BMX wheel is built tough for serious street riders.
Featuring a low-flange aluminum hub shell with sealed bearings, a heat-treated chromoly female axle, and 3/8″ bolts, it’s designed for durability and smooth performance.
The wheel is laced with 14G black spokes and brass nipples to the Stolen LowPro brakeless rim.
With no braking surface, the double-wall 6061 aluminum rim is wider and stronger, giving it a clean and unique look.
At just 1020g, this wheel is light, reliable, and ready to hit the streets. But feel free to use it for park shredding, too!
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Low flange aluminum hub shell
- Rim: Stolen LowPro rim
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 1020g
- Price: $149.99 (may vary)
10. Colony Pintour Front Wheel
The Colony Pintour front wheel is a solid upgrade for your BMX.
Built with a durable Colony Pintour double-wall rim, it’s laced with black 14G spokes and brass nipples to the Colony Wasp front hub.
The hub features sealed cartridge bearings, a 14mm chromoly center axle, and 3/8″ bolts for smooth performance and strength.
This wheel includes a Colony rim strip and nylon hub guards for extra protection, making it perfect for street or park riding.
Wheel specs:
- Hub: Colony Wasp
- Rim: Colony Pintour rim
- Hub Guards: Yes
- Weight: 1043g
- Price: $124.99 (may vary)
BMX Front Wheel Buyer’s Guide
What’s your riding style?
The first thing that should be on your mind when picking a new wheelset is think about what sort of rider you are.
Why is this important?
Because if you’re more of a transition rider, then you’re good to go with picking a very light wheel.
Also, if you’re not into grinding, you’re welcome to pick a wheelset without the included hub guards.
On the contrary, if you do a lot of street riding, even heavy park riding, then I recommend opting for a slightly heavier front wheel with included hub guards.
Also, I don’t recommend buying the cheapest wheelset from a random shop.
It may have single-wall rims and very poor hubs that cause constant issues with the wheelset.
Axle standards
A modern BMX bike has 10mm front axles, and that’s what all the new-age wheelsets feature.
If you think a 14mm axle would be better on the front end, you’re wrong.
It’s way better (and lighter) to have a high-quality 10mm axle than a cheap 14mm axle/hub that may come with extremely low-quality bikes.
Don’t bother about those and seek 10mm axles, which are the current standard anyway.
Hub standards
You’ll find it challenging to get a front wheel with a male axle because the female version is just so much more practical.
But there are no real hub size standards in terms of flanges.
While a lower profile hub works better, not every brand features the same flange diameter.
But that’s why different length BMX spokes are available to fit every rim and hub.
Rim standards
It’s important that you always look for double-wall rims.
If the wheelset you plan to buy has single-wall rims, well, just don’t buy it. You’ll twist it very easily and dent it even faster.
On the contrary, there’s no real need for triple-wall rims when getting a front wheel. They add extra unnecessary weight.
Stick to double-wall rims because they’re the best!
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