Which wheel bearing should I use?

[Ninety9 986]

I'm planning to replace the rear wheel bearings on my 99 Boxster. Pelican Parts offers a couple different bearing options: FAG (OEM) for $36.50 and SKF (OEM) for $82.25.

Any suggestions on which one to use? I tend to subscribe to the "you get what you pay for" mantra, but wanted to check with the experts on this forum.

Thanks in advance,

Tim

[Chuck W.]

I am in the same boat. Anyone?

[Duffy3074]

FAG are an excellent brand, however SKF are the Rolls Royce of the bearing world, your choice from there!

[Chuck W.]

After looking at a lot of postings, I ordered up a pair of OEM ones from Sunset Porsche. I am surprised that mine have gone out so early. I have 21,800 miles on the Boxster. It is a garage queen, never driven in the rain, never tracked or auto crossed. Hummmm..... maybe I answered my own question. It needs more exercise!

Also, I bought them from Sunset Porsche in Oregon for $57.16 each plus shipping, no tax.

[E3EJvilla]

I just ordered my set of wheel bearings. Can't wait to get these suckers installed, along with my new suspension, and motor mount. I hope to cancel out all the vibration in the car. I ordered the FAG from pelican parts.

Thanks for the thread guys.

[Jager]

Wheel bearing are a strange thing... I have had bearings go bad with less than 15,000 miles on them and others that never go bad after driving the car 300,000 miles. I wonder if LNE would build a ceramic wheel bearing??