Hi, Does anyone know definitively if replacement wheel bearings should be C3 rated? or NOT C3 rated. I ordered a set of replacement bearings based upon the codes on the old bearings which I believe to be OEM fitment. Fronts FAG 6005.C3 Rears SKF 6303-2RS1/C3 So I ordered a set online, admittedly not "branded" just generic bearings: 6303-2RS-C3 and 6005-2RS-C3 When the fronts were fitted they definitely had a "graunch" as if worn out...I have just removed them and once un-mounted they are as smooth as you like.... I asked the seller who said I should NOT be fitting C3 in wheels - sounded fishy to me... more like the fact that the generic are clearly low quality? They have suggested SKF bearings that are not C3 rated... Any thoughts? - Do I repurchase SKF C3 bearings or SKF standard? Cheers Grant
Found this, https://laverdaforum.com/threads/c3...bearings are most commonly,to a shaft or both. on the Laverda forum. Andy
I think C3 is for things (like crank main bearings) that get hot aren't they? Anyway, I don't know so looking forward to some more qualified answers.
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