Replaced Wheel Bearing twice in 2 years. Why?

[cdmcali]

I have a 94 325is and have had to replace my wheel bearing in the right rear twice in the past 2 years. The car is not lowered but has 17" m series wheels off a 2003 3 series. Next week will be my third time. Anyone have any idea why this would keep going out? It is getting costly!!

[Numark318i]

are you driving the car very hard?

Check the suspension components in the rear. Maybe you have worn bushings, causing a movement in the rear resulting in the bearing going out?

also is the bearing you are replacing with Oem?

[cdmcali]

I will have to have my mechanic check on the suspension stuff. Do you have a recomendation on wheel bearing to use. I would assume that my mechanics have been using OEM bearings?

[215BIMMER535]

I Would Agree That Its Probably Some Sort Of Suspension Component Out Of Whack Causing Extra Stress On The Bearing And Therefore A Shorter Lifespan. I Dont Know If The Offset On Hose Wheels Is Different From Your Stock But Sometimes That Can Cause Stress On Bearing But I Would Think It Would Be The Same All Around No Just In That Corner

[cdmcali]

Any suggestion on what brand wheel bearing?

[nick_318is]

^Have it replaced with a BMW OEM bearing. They should last for around 5-10 years if not more under normal use. You are either really hammering the car (lots of left turns) or there is something out of whack in the right rear.

[xsperf]

for this repair, especially because this will be your third time, id eat it up and take it to the dealer, some things with BMWs are just unique, like for a lot of suspension components, you are not supposed to tighten the bolts when the wheels are hanging loose(like on a lift) you are actually supposed to tighten them as if the car was on the ground

[max79]

i recommends u to use the original part from BMW dealer , or Febi brand ? but about my self i prefer the original part .

[cdmcali]

Thanks guys!