I need new Bearings - what kind and where?

[PsorianoPre99A4]

I hit a curb pretty bad and bent a rim the other day, I ended up getting new wheels rebalanced and mounted. But I still hear a humming sound thats dependent on the speed. My alignment is good and it doesn't drift to one side or the other. I assume its the front wheel bearings. Anyone know where I can get the kit? Would I be okay to use an aftermarket bearings? anyone else can say they used aftermarket ones and are lasting long? I don't want to have to do it again, but the price different is huge that I've noticed compared to OEM parts. THANKS!

[ricekikr]

I assume its the front wheel bearings.

You could test it. Jack up car, spin wheel and listen. The sound is sometimes obvious other times its masked by other sounds. A better diagnostic would be to remove rotor and spin the bearing, should be smooth not gritty.

Humming could also be caused by bad tires. Even when new, bad design or defective.

[chris164935]

Maybe the tire guy hit the brake dust shield and now the rotor is rubbing on it? I've had this happen a couple of times after I get the car back from the tire shop...

[Johns]

If the bearing is bad, get one from FCP.

[PsorianoPre99A4]

If the bearing is bad, get one from FCP.

Whats FCP?

[PsorianoPre99A4]

Maybe the tire guy hit the brake dust shield and now the rotor is rubbing on it? I've had this happen a couple of times after I get the car back from the tire shop...

I jacked the car and it spins freely without sound. I've taken it up to 65 + and I don't hear it as much, more around 20-45. Doesn't vibrate and drives straight.

[Johns]

Whats FCP?

Fcp euro. Lifetime warranty even on wear parts.

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[PsorianoPre99A4]

What size should I get? What's the stock size? I noticed that the sizes very for my model? How can that be?


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