Customer Ratings
Athena HD Wheel Seal Kit Rear w/ Spacers VKWB-R-25-HDS-I
The primary function of a wheel seal is to effectively shield the bearings of your valuable wheels from water, grit, and contaminants. While OEM seals perform adequately, they fall short in achieving optimal performance. Not only do they permit water ingress, but they also exhibit significant stiction, causing drag on the rolling surfaces. The longevity of your wheel is contingent on contaminants remaining on the exterior, away from the critical working components. SKF's wheel seals feature a sophisticated two-part design. Firstly, an outer cover, resembling a CNC machined collar, snugly fits into the seal and abuts the hub. Crafted from SKF's proprietary material, it provides comprehensive coverage for the seal and exhibits exceptional durability. The second component is the SKF seal itself, distinguished by its compact size and the distinctive labyrinth lip design. SKF wheel seals can reduce surface friction by an impressive 200 times. A practical comparison by spinning a rear wheel equipped with an OEM seal alongside an SKF seal-equipped wheel reveals that the SKF wheel rotates significantly more times than its counterpart. While the reduction in drag is appreciated, our primary concern lies in the bearing's longevity. A cursory examination of the design disparities between OEM seals and SKF seals convincingly demonstrates that the SKF seal excels in preventing dirt ingress, surpassing the protective capabilities of stock seals.
Description:
- Increased sealing efficiency with reduced friction and power loss
- Spacers enable ideal running surface and sealing performance
- Superior contamination protection
- Resistance to high pressure water wash
- Longer service intervals
Brand: Athena
Part Number: VKWB-R-25-HDS-I
Fitment:
- BETA RR 350 ENDURO 4T 2013-2024
- BETA RR 390 ENDURO 4T 2015-2024
- BETA RR 400 ENDURO 4T 2013-2014
- BETA RR 450 ENDURO 4T 2013-2014
- BETA RR 498 ENDURO 4T 2013-2014
- BETA RR 125 2 Stroke ENDURO 2018-2024
- BETA RR 250 2 Stroke ENDURO 2013-2024
- BETA RR 250 Race Edition ENDURO 2T 2013-2024
- BETA RR 300 2 Stroke ENDURO 2013-2024
- BETA RR 430 Race Edition ENDURO 4T 2015-2024
- BETA RR 480 Race Edition ENDURO 4T 2015-2024
- BETA RR300 Race Edition 2 Stroke ENDURO 2013-2024
- BETA RR-Race Edition 125 ENDURO 2T 2018-2024
- BETA RR-Race Edition 350 ENDURO 4T 2014-2024
- BETA Xtrainer 250 ENDURO 2T 2018-2024
- BETA Xtrainer 300 ENDURO 2T 2015-2024
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