u/ConsistentStorage435

After breaking yet another buckle, I was thinking of swapping to velcro straps. I was wondering if using a strap, rather than a plastic buckle, would change the flex of the cuff at all?

I'm currently riding Them 909s with the stock Them Street frames, using 58mm wheels. I'm really enjoying them, but was thinking of going down to a 55mm wheel to help with avoiding wheel bite. Would it actually make that much difference? Also, I'm a bit concerned about having less clearance when turning and how easily I'd be washing out from the frames touching the floor. What are people's thoughts?