Re: Wheel bearings quality issue

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Hmmm, I don't know, Mike..... I'd be concerned about anything associated
with Renault :o)

Go for the SKS or FAG bearings.

Fred Munro
'94 S4  91k km

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Posner <posne@cts.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 5:54 PM
Subject: Wheel bearings quality issue


> In a recent order from my local parts  supplier , I ordered some new wheel
> bearings for my 200.  I asked what brand  he  carried, and he said SKF or
> FAG.  The bearings I received were  neither of these.
> It's an SNR , A bearing which Im not familiar with. I go by appearance
> on  bearings and these look dull with fine  grinding marks on the sides of
> the casing,.   made in France. and the company shows on an internet search
> as a subsidiary of Renault. Should I be concerned? IM getting  upset with
> the delivered goods not being  the stated brand.  I recall the
> Top line bearings like SKS and Fag having a highly polished stainless
> sheen,  these  are dull matt finish, looks like base metal on a cheap
> watch.   Please let me know if   Im  overly
> vigilant  re  appearances.
> .
> Thanks, Mike.
>