Hub bearings are essential components in any vehicle, but their design and performance requirements vary significantly between sport cars and economy cars. While both types of vehicles rely on hub bearings to support wheel rotation and load transfer, the demands placed on these parts are quite different due to variations in performance, handling, and driving … Read more
Modern vehicles no longer rely solely on fixed mechanical designs for handling and comfort. Instead, advances in active suspension and adaptive chassis systems allow cars to dynamically respond to road conditions, driver inputs, and driving styles. At the heart of these systems lies a key component that often goes unnoticed: the wheel hub. While wheel … Read more
Wheel hubs and bearings are critical links between your vehicle’s suspension, braking system, and wheels. One often overlooked issue related to these components is hub runout. Even small deviations in hub alignment can have noticeable effects on braking performance, tire life, and steering feel. Understanding how hub runout occurs, how it affects vehicle behavior, and … Read more
Wheel bearings are engineered to withstand constant rotation, heavy loads, and varying road conditions. However, one factor that significantly affects their performance and longevity is temperature. Both extremely high and extremely low temperatures can alter lubrication behavior, metal expansion, friction levels, and overall operational reliability. Understanding how thermal stress impacts wheel bearings helps drivers prevent … Read more
Wheel hubs are essential structural components that support the wheel, house the bearing, and transfer loads between the suspension and the road. Modern vehicles use different hub construction materials depending on performance, weight targets, durability needs, and manufacturing methods. The three most common hub materials today are steel, aluminum, and hybrid (multi-material) designs. Each material … Read more
A wheel hub assembly is one of the most critical components in a vehicle’s suspension and wheel support system. It houses the wheel bearing, connects the wheel to the suspension, and ensures stable rotation under load. When a wheel hub approaches catastrophic failure, the consequences can be severe — ranging from sudden wheel lockups to … Read more