10 best manufacturers of wheel bearings

Wheel bearings for domestic cars of the VAZ model range, including the Niva, should be distinguished by increased wear resistance and be designed for operation in extreme conditions. Products that can withstand only 5-7 thousand kilometers of run on our roads, despite the low cost, are completely inexpedient - as a result, the costs will be much higher, including temporary ones.

The review presents the best manufacturers of high quality products. For the convenience of the reader, the rating was divided into categories with the most popular domestic and foreign firms operating in the Russian market. The assessment was formed on the basis of the characteristics of the produced bearings and the opinions of specialists in auto repair. Also taken into account operating experience in various conditions, which the owners kindly shared in their reviews.

The best domestic manufacturers of wheel bearings

Wheel bearings from Russian manufacturers have a number of advantages, one of which is affordable cost and a large market presence - you will not have to search for a suitable product on a VAZ model for a long time - it is always available. Including enhanced versions of products that are highly appreciated by the owners of Niva.

5 Volzhsky standard

The brand belongs to the Volzhsky Bearing Plant, whose products are highly reliable and workmanship. The range of manufactured products is used in almost all domestic cars (including new models of VAZ). Distinctive characteristics of wheel bearings is an increased load factor (especially valued by the owners of Niva and conventional sedans operated for commercial purposes), which also has a positive effect on the duration of intervals between replacements.

Due to this, against the background of the closest competitors, the products of the VBF look more preferable. Additional evidence of reliability can be considered the presence of quality certificates of the European level and recommendations of manufacturers such as UAZ and GAZ. In addition, a vacuum film press-in and individual branded packaging made from high-quality cardboard is a good protection against counterfeit products,

4 Vbf

The leading position in the domestic market is occupied by the products of the Vologda plant, which produces a wide range of bearings for various spheres of the national economy. Use as components for almost all domestic cars of the VAZ, GAZ brands (including Gazel), UAZ, Chevrolet-Niva, etc. is justified by the high precision of manufacturing - modern imported equipment is used on the lines of the manufacturer’s assembly shops.

With the growing popularity of VBF products, fakes began to appear on the market when, under the guise of goods from this company, sellers offer low-grade hub bearings with an imitation of external similarity. In order to avoid possible damage to the buyer, the company strongly recommends purchasing products from authorized dealers or directly from the manufacturer.

3 TRIALLI

The TRIALLI company, which originated in 1995 in Italy, is today a union of independent auto parts manufacturers for the secondary market with a general representation in the Russian Federation. The products of this company are popular in the countries of Eastern Europe and the CIS, including the owners of such domestic car brands as VAZ, Chevrolet (Niva) and others.

TRIALLI auto parts, including hub bearings, are manufactured in two different versions: Linea Superiore (premium) and Qualita (middle class). At the same time, all products are certified and undergo strict quality control, which, combined with an affordable price, has a positive effect on its popularity.

2 LADA

The manufacturer produces a wide range of products for VAZ vehicles - the concern has more than a dozen enterprises, whose products are supplied not only to the assembly line and service centers. The spare parts market in Russia and the near abroad is also a channel for sales. Wheel bearing LADA is always on sale, and the presence of enhanced modifications (for Niva or more difficult operating conditions of conventional sedans) makes these products popular and relevant.

The lack of a cost advantage over other Russian firms does not at all affect the popularity of spare parts - they are reliable, moderately durable, and with proper installation and careful driving style they can demonstrate exceptional endurance characteristics.

1 SPZ-Group

The company is mostly focused on the production of specialized products of non-standard sizes and in the Russian market occupies a leading position in this segment. In addition, the manufacturer has a line on which the assembly of automotive bearings, but in the volume of all products, their share is about 1%. Nevertheless, there are good reasons for finding this company among the best brands in our rating.

SPZ-Group bearings are included in the original equipment of VAZ cars - they are installed on 35% of all the cars produced by the concern, demonstrating excellent endurance during operation in harsh conditions. A relatively small volume is supplied to the domestic spare parts market, which very quickly finds its buyer. The company's products are very popular, especially among the owners of LADA 4x4 (NIWA) - wheel bearings nurture 100-150 thousand km or more on the domestic SUV.

The best foreign manufacturers of wheel bearings

For domestic VAZ cars, wheel bearings are suitable not only for Russian companies - products of some foreign manufacturers, although they are somewhat more expensive, have, as a rule, a greater operational resource.

5 Koyo

A large Japanese manufacturer that started production of roller and ball bearings almost 100 years ago, which today offers them more than 100 thousand types. Production facilities and research centers of the company are located in Asia, America and Europe. Proof of excellent performance is not only the availability of international certificates of conformity, but also the popularity of this brand among consumers in various countries of the world.

Separately, we should highlight the production of components for machines and automotive bearings for various purposes. Specialists of the company carry out control at all stages of production, and conduct regular product testing for resistance to aggressive environmental conditions and endurance at the most maximum loads.For owners of domestic brands of auto products KOYO is also of interest. The wheel bearings of this company can be installed on almost all models of VAZ, Niva and other brands. At the same time, the service life is several times higher than domestic counterparts, so the difference in cost does not affect the demand at all.

4 NSK

In 1916, the company was founded NSK, which today is the largest Japanese manufacturer, producing 1,250 million bearings per year. High-precision equipment used for the processing of materials, and its own research and development ensure the company the continuous development and improvement of the technological features of automotive components. This gives NSK the opportunity to directly cooperate with such famous concerns like Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, BMW.

The best-selling roller, needle, housing and ball bearings of this manufacturer are consistently of the highest quality and are able to withstand maximum loads. Domestic owners of VAZ models, including Niva, who often have to use cars in harsh conditions of rough terrain, prefer to install hub bearings of this brand - they are not like domestic ones for a long time and are notable for low noise levels.

3 INA (FAG)

A well-known German manufacturer of high-quality FAG bearings, in 2001 merged with the concern INA, which allowed the company to reach the second place in the world in terms of production volumes. The production process is constantly and successfully modernized due to the system approach, the management of the company makes large investments in innovative developments. The factories of the enterprise are located all over the world, however, the manufactured products have no differences.

The most graphic confirmation of the high quality of parts and components manufactured by FAG is the fact that in addition to engineering, brand products are in demand in the aerospace industry. The manufactured range of bearings is designed for most of the European and Asian manufacturers. Vyzhimnye and hub kits fit on such domestic brands as the Chevrolet Niva, the model range of the WHA, LADA 4x4 (Niva) and others.

2 Skf

One of the largest manufacturers of bearings in the world market is the Swedish company SKF. The luggage of unique knowledge gained over 90 years has allowed the company to become a leader in the field of innovative technological solutions. Factory capacities and representative offices of this manufacturer are located in many countries of the world, and products are of the highest quality. This is confirmed by the fact of direct delivery of parts to conveyors of BMW, AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN, etc.

SKF wheel bearings are characterized by the highest performance characteristics and will be the best choice if you need to replace this part in a passenger car. SKF manufactures 95% of the existing automotive standard sizes of bearings, which makes it possible to successfully use them on various models of VAZ, GAZ and other domestic cars.

1 SNR

Today, the French company SNR is deservedly considered the leader among the world's manufacturers of a wide variety of bearings. The founder of ASB construction technology, which later became an international standard, the company continues to make significant investments in research and development today. For this reason, all parts manufactured by the manufacturer SNR, have the best performance and provide a high level of safety while driving.

All products, including vyzhimny and wheel bearings, ball bearings, brake discs, etc. are appreciated by the consumer for consistently high quality. That is why most of the goods are supplied to the factories of manufacturers of Japanese and European automotive brands and service centers, and only a relatively small proportion serves to fill the aftermarket.For this reason, retail demand is maintained at a constant demand for SNR products and its high cost remains.

Popular vote - who produces the best wheel bearings?
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SPZ-Group

Volzhsky standard

LADA

Vbf

TRIALLI

SNR

Skf

INA (FAG)

NSK

Koyo

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