Handle the Corner: Tapered Roller Bearings (Cup & Cone)
The Tapered Roller Bearing is the standard for front wheel hubs and differentials. Designed by Timken, the angled rollers allow the bearing to handle both the weight of the car (radial load) and the side-force of cornering (thrust load).
Cup & Cone Explained Most tapered bearings are sold as two parts:
The Cone: The inner assembly with the rollers.
The Cup: The outer race that is pressed into the hub or housing.
Always Replace Both: Never put a new cone in an old, pitted cup! We stock matched sets from Timken and Bower.
