Bearing Questions

[JTSpeedDemon]

Ok, so I just discovered that one of my front wheel bearings is the wrong size, in addition to being trashed. I have a few questions:

1. What are y'all's favorite places to get bearings? I would use BMI, but I'm not sure if their bearings will work, which brings me to my next question....
2. The current bearings are flanged, and most of the bearings I see are the snap ring type. Will the snap ring bearings work?

At the moment I'm planning on getting these, and I'll just get them once the money comes in unless someone says something that changes my mind: https://www.ombwarehouse.com/5-8-x-1-3-8-sealed-flanged-bearing.html

 

[J.S.@SMS]

If you're going to get them from there I'd get some of these:
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/4-5-8-1-3-8-jackshaft-wheel-bearing.html
I usually get these, but that's just because I get parts from here:
https://www.gopowersports.com/5-8-id-sealed-bearing-1-3-8-od-common/

And the snap ring bearings are what come in most wheels afaik. The only times I've seen flanged bearings are on HF, wheelbarrow and TSC wheels.

 

[slicksonly]

I would say your on the right track. Go with the OMB it will last a good long time.

Flanged & snap ring bearings are for holding a position. Take the snap ring off and use it as same.

favorite place ( Applied Industrial technologies ) good place for bearings & seals.

Get your self a bearing book.

Speed wins races, how do you like that one?

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Ok, just bought the set of 4 snap ring bearings from OMB, they beat GPS in overall cost.
I wanted to keep with the original style flanged bearings, but they're more expensive, and no one will really care.
I have an annoying tendency to spend my money as soon as I get it on go kart and RC stuff, but in this case it is a big time safety and reliability issue, so it's warranted.
I want to get my kart back on the road!

Unfortunately OMB says the bearings may have up to a 7 day delay.....:toetap05:
Ah well, time to go earn more money!