Ph2 172 wheel bearing issue

[Kerwall]

I've built my 172 into a race car and run slicks, (I think this is where the problem lies) but after 2 15 min races the NSF wheel bearing drones like mad so after every race weekend I have too change the wheel bearings. It looks like they may get very hot as well because sometimes the grease comes out of the bearing. I'm at brands hatch this weekend so it's a bit short notice but if anyone has had this problem and cured it I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks Nick

 

[Fred@BTM]

what bearing are you using??

 

[Kerwall]

I tried premier bearings then SKF now I'm trying FAG. I take there is one that is particularly good?

 

[Fred@BTM]

Skf and Fag should be fine, I use snr which is OE, you tourqing the hub nut?

 

[Kerwall]

Yeah I did I didn't know what it was meant too be though so I went with 250nm

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

^ 280nm for the front hub nut so that could be your issue mate

SNR are one of the better quality bearings, so I'd get some of those in

 

[Kerwall]

Ok thanks for both of your helps