# Did 2006 Chevrolet Equinox tire size cause wheel bearing issues? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, equinox\ **Created:** [February 16, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663 "2020-02-16T20:57:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KenTosch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@KenTosch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenTosch)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/1 "2020-02-16T20:57:57Z")
I own a 2006 Equinox, All Wheel Drive. The recommendation tire size is P235/60 R17. We bought it used in 2015, and it came with P235/55 R17. For the past 3 years, I have replaced 2 driver side wheel bearings and 3 passenger side wheel bearings. I have gotten 2 new front tires, 2 new front struts, and a front end alignment. This has not resolved the wheel bearing issue. Is having the incorrect tire size the culprit? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/2 "2020-02-17T00:34:14Z")
I really doubt going from a 60 to a 55 aspect ration would do that. If the rims are aftermarket they might have the wrong offset. As far as the hearings, are you using OEM? Reminder: with AWD all four tires must be identical, with identical wear, therefore require rotation each oil change. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/3 "2020-02-17T01:04:10Z")
I know someone who has done 12 wheel bearings on theirs. I have only done 1 wheel twice on our group. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/4 "2020-02-17T13:07:33Z")
> [@KenTosch](#): > > Is having the incorrect tire size the culprit? No, but aftermarket rims could be if you have those. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/5 "2020-02-17T13:28:16Z")
The hub bolt was probably over torqued by some lazy mechanic using air tools instead of a torque wrench.Improper installation is the #1 cause of failing bearings. ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/6 "2020-02-17T13:37:23Z")
If the wheels move the center of the tire outward from the designed location to the hub bearing the bearing will be significantly stressed. ---
**Author:** ![KenTosch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@KenTosch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenTosch)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-2006-chevrolet-equinox-tire-size-cause-wheel-bearing-issues/158663/7 "2020-02-17T13:43:39Z")
I thought the same, however, I have used two different mechanics. The first one I have been going to for 20 years, the second one, a friend of mine that has owned his own shop for over 20 years. In all honesty, I do not think incorrect torque is the issue here, based on the number of bearings, and the use of two highly reputable mechanics.