Fireteam Wheel bearings, factory, aftermarket, same size but are they?

[TyphoonS3]

How's it going fellas so my 6S armma fireteam has a inner wheel bearing out, I found the exact part number ARA610038. They are $12 for 1 inner and 1 outer bearing. I took the dimensions which are 1 5x21x4 mm. I put those dimensions in and I found 10 bearings for the same price. Do you guys think that those cheaper bearings, I can get 10 for $12 are going to fit like the two for $12?
Because I have learned on somethings that aftermarket just don't seem to fit right, but when it comes to bearings manufacturers can make whatever size you need usually, so I'm just not sure what to do here any information would be helpful I appreciate it guys thanks you for your time.

 

[Senton_Prime]

Don't cheap out on bearings.. matter fact don't be cheap!! YOLA

 

[jkflow]

Typical bearing links with known quality bearings.

https://www.fasteddybearings.com/
https://jimsbearings.com/
https://www.avidrc.com/
https://trbrc.com/
https://www.acerracing.com/
https://www.vxb.com/Default.asp
https://www.bocabearings.com/


Vxb has some odd sizes that are hard to find, at a decent price, but not my default.
Boca is probably the highest price and never bought from them, not for bashing.

 

[slick2500]

Typical bearing links with known quality bearings.

https://www.fasteddybearings.com/
https://jimsbearings.com/
https://www.avidrc.com/
https://trbrc.com/
https://www.acerracing.com/
https://www.vxb.com/Default.asp
https://www.bocabearings.com/

Jim's, Fast Eddy and TRBRC are my go to. I've never heard of vxb before.

 

[Fishtank]

Don't cheap out on bearings.. matter fact don't be cheap!! YOLA

+1
The bearing reaper comes for us all!
I say if you buy cheap bearings you better like working on you ride.

 

[jkflow]

On your other topic, I prefer to buy more of the same in bulk. You will find that you still have to swap after a dirty day. You can always clean bearings, but at the group price you spend more on cleaner than popping in a new one.

TBRC or Avid are my go to, I did start with Fasteddy packs, but you will find that motor and wheel bearings need the most attention.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

IMO those thin bearings are not suited for an offroad car. They don’t kast long in my Mojave running primarily in (fine) sand. Looking at how long those inner bearings last and their price I also took a gamble and got those innner wheel bearings and installed them recently. I don’t expect them to last very, but so don’t the stock bearings. So far they are holding up good after a few runs (including a bash day).
Ohh one thing that I’ve done and is removing and replacing the stock grease in the bearings. It already seems those bearings get less crunchy quickly.

 

[hobo]

its a lot cheaper to buy a full set for the car than individually then you have spares also

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Yes like other I also buy bearings in bulk. Most stock bearings are way overpriced. Those inner wheel bearings apparently are not very common; even at the place where I buy bearings those where not cheap. Hence the reason I’m giving those Chinese ones (aren’t they all though) a try.

 

[TyphoonS3]

Bearings fit perfectly and are working great, instead of $12 for two of the same bearings which wouldn't even have completed one wheel. I bought 20 bearings 10 inner and 10 outer for $1 apiece.

 

[RCbuzz]

Anyone try YEAHRUN brand bearings from Ali? Just got a set for the granite and they seem nice!

 

[Apex Zulu]

I opted for the 10-pack purchase due to the immediate need for bearings for my post-work recreational activities. While acknowledging the value of premium products, I prioritized expediency and convenience, hence selecting the Amazon 15x21x4mm bearings for immediate use. Premium alternatives will be procured for long-term storage and backup purposes.

 

[CosmoM3]

I second Jim's bearings as well for an all-in-one solution for a good price.

Most of my all weather rigs (like my crawlers) are all on stainless steel bearings from Jim's Bearings.

Never cheap out on a good set of stainless steel bearings.

 

[Lil Dylan]

I recently ordered my first set of bulk-purchased bearings from Avid racing. They're so cheap, it's almost as cheap to replace them as it is to clean them. Degreaser etc isnt free, and it takes time to do all that.

 

[Mechanicos]

Any good bearing brands in europe?

 

[jkflow]

All good ones are either japanese or german. Any brand will do for RC cars though. Just go by ABEC classification, 3 or higher for motors, lower for everything else just use plastic shields, not metal.

 

[Mechanicos]

AvidRC bearings doesn't have a kit for the fireteam 1/7, which other truck from their list would have the same bearings?

https://www.avidrc.com/flexkit/

 

[RCbuzz]

AvidRC bearings doesn't have a kit for the fireteam 1/7, which other truck from their list would have the same bearings?

https://www.avidrc.com/flexkit/

Pretty much any 6S model, Kraton, Outcast, Notorious, etc.

 

[Jerold]

Amazon, Ebay, Ali are cheap for a reason.

The Arrma bearings aren't special, but they are a known quantity. But if you get them from a known source, you should be fine. jkflow nailed it.

Typical bearing links with known quality bearings.

https://www.fasteddybearings.com/
https://jimsbearings.com/
https://www.avidrc.com/
https://trbrc.com/
https://www.acerracing.com/
https://www.vxb.com/Default.asp
https://www.bocabearings.com/


Vxb has some odd sizes that are hard to find, at a decent price, but not my default.
Boca is probably the highest price and never bought from them, not for bashing.

I would avoid the ceramic bearings. They are brittle and will break if you play hard.

 

[Mechanicos]

For the hubs, do you guys think that the bearings with one metal and one rubber sealer are best choice? Similar to the Avid Revolution bearings