NTN, the parent company of Bower Bearings, has added Pre-Adjusted Commercial Vehicle Wheel-End Kits to its heavy-duty product line. The product combines tapered roller bearing sets with a cone spacer for a number of wheel-end applications.
Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?
We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.