Radial vs Bias Ply

[TURBO200R4]

I don't I don't figure this?
The spacers seat against the inner ring of the bearings. All are made of solid steel. So, how can this place lateral pressure on the bearings and wear them out prematurely?

IN The case of your rear wheel the spacer could be a little short or the wheel bearing depth could be a little shallow.

 

[sonny]

My bust. Really tired last night after a 14 hour shift did not read original post correctly. Just was not thinking to clear. first post was referring to the fact that someone worked on the bike and did not assemble the wheel correctly and would check the bearing or replace just in case they had screwed around with that also. It is amazing what A little bit of sleep can do for you.

 

[TURBO200R4]

i was the one off subject just threw it in because one old bul was having troubles a while back and i did not reply.

 

[1olbull]

Just FYI:
I have now had three sets of rear bearings (3).
The OEMs puked after two years( about 20K miles).
The replacement OEMs puked after two additional years (about 20K miles).
The third set, NOT OEM, have done well for 3.2K miles so far.
WTF???

 

[Jag]

I just installed a set of bias ply tire , and I'm very happy so far! Big improvement over stock!

 

[1olbull]

IN The case of your rear wheel the spacer could be a little short or the wheel bearing depth could be a little shallow.

I checked this carefully, Herman.
After pressing in the bearings, the long center spacer remains snug inside allowing for proper axle insertion. So all is well there.
I also checked the machined bearing seats for issues and found none. The bearings were properly seated. All appears well.
Perhaps I have an addition of tolerance errors with respect to the spacer lengths???
I sure found it curious that with the former bearings tightening up to 30 ft/lbs axle torque resulted in no bearing noise, while above (up to the required 81ft/lbs) the former bearings produced the clunking noise.
No issues with the new bearings so far (only 3200 miles).

 

[TURBO200R4]

I checked this carefully, Herman.
After pressing in the bearings, the long center spacer remains snug inside allowing for proper axle insertion. So all is well there.
I also checked the machined bearing seats for issues and found none. The bearings were properly seated. All appears well.
Perhaps I have an addition of tolerance errors with respect to the spacer lengths???
I sure found it curious that with the former bearings tightening up to 30 ft/lbs axle torque resulted in no bearing noise, while above (up to the required 81ft/lbs) the former bearings produced the clunking noise.
No issues with the new bearings so far (only 3200 miles).

Personally i think u should try a new spacer or a new wheel. spacer first probably less expensive.

 

[1olbull]

Personally i think u should try a new spacer or a new wheel. spacer first probably less expensive.

If this bearing set goes titz, I shall re-order a set of all three spacers.