how long will my wheel bearings last?
02-18-2013, 04:19 PM
#1
how long will my wheel bearings last?
I was shopping for some new wheels and tires for my 2012 FX4 and I wanted the tires to stick out a little bit. I was wondering if you guys recommend me doing that or will it guarantee me a bearing failure in the near future?
Also, to have them stick out about 1/2 inch what would be the recommendation on backspacing, offset and rim width for a 20 inch rim?
Also, to have them stick out about 1/2 inch what would be the recommendation on backspacing, offset and rim width for a 20 inch rim?
02-18-2013, 08:40 PM
#4
You'd be better off worrying about an asteroid slamming into the earth. It's equally as pointless but is more likely to happen.
Are you really going to let a possible failure dictate what you want? If so, then you probably shouldn't be driving your truck at all because something on it could potentially fail.
Are you really going to let a possible failure dictate what you want? If so, then you probably shouldn't be driving your truck at all because something on it could potentially fail.
02-18-2013, 08:45 PM
#5
You'd be better off worrying about an asteroid slamming into the earth. It's equally as pointless but is more likely to happen.
Are you really going to let a possible failure dictate what you want? If so, then you probably shouldn't be driving your truck at all because something on it could potentially fail.
Are you really going to let a possible failure dictate what you want? If so, then you probably shouldn't be driving your truck at all because something on it could potentially fail.
No, wider wheels or bigger tires will not wear out your bearings. You might lose some power from the added rotating weight but that's really the only negative factor. Offset and backspacing are the same thing. Offset is metric and backspacing is american. You would want a wheel that's around +18 offset if its 9 inches wide.
02-18-2013, 09:14 PM
#6
Not grumpy. Just trying to make him realize that this is an unfounded worry and if he wants the wheels then get them. There are far bigger things to worry about than this. You've got a better chance of getting in an accident than you do wheels and tires wearing out bearings. People worry to much about these trucks and fail to just drive them and enjoy them.
02-18-2013, 09:33 PM
#7
Not related - but relevant to the previous post.
I've had 4 wheel bearings go bad, 6 if you count my fiancees car, and between us more than 500k miles - not a single accident.
Statistically you're correct - my case is rare, lol.
My 4 were on a 2003 Mitsu Eclipse (rear 2) and 2002 Pontiac GP (also rear 2)
Hers were on her 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (pos).
Never had one fail on an F150 tho (2004 and 2012) - both with offset rims +10, and +10 currently. Put 125k on the 2004 and so far have 18k on the '12 - no issues.
I've had 4 wheel bearings go bad, 6 if you count my fiancees car, and between us more than 500k miles - not a single accident.
Statistically you're correct - my case is rare, lol.
My 4 were on a 2003 Mitsu Eclipse (rear 2) and 2002 Pontiac GP (also rear 2)
Hers were on her 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (pos).
Never had one fail on an F150 tho (2004 and 2012) - both with offset rims +10, and +10 currently. Put 125k on the 2004 and so far have 18k on the '12 - no issues.
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02-18-2013, 09:46 PM
#8
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if you like your wheels, do what I did and add wheel spacers. Mine stick out around an inch and I have 305/55 20's. If you buy good ones that are hubcentric and re-torque them periodically, they are very reliable.
02-18-2013, 10:47 PM
#9