Rear wheel bearing recommendations

[bmwpower]

I ordered some from a vendor and they sent me "Optimal" brand - never heard of them. Made in Germany. Thought I was getting SKF.

Anyone ever use these Optimal bearings?

[drumad]

at least they sound cooler than the FAG bearings I'm using

[bmwpower]

at least they sound cooler than the FAG bearings I'm using

lol. I've actually heard of FAG.

[bwawuz02]

i'm curious too, my 318is came with one... looks legit. came with snap ring and shaft nut. Turner sells them for $50
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...ID=33411468747 (drop down menu shows aftermarket "optimal")

I'm rebuilding a spare rear subframe to swap in my car later and like to have same bearings on both side...
should I buy another "optimal" bearing from tuner or buy SKF which is OEM?

It's fun pushing my 196k mile 318 to the right and hearing the wheel bearing drone...

[bmwpower]

I exchanged mine for SKF. Didn't want to take the chance.

[MR 325]

I would stick with skf or fag.

[nando]

When I bought wheel bearings they were FAG inside an SKF box.. lol

[NC325iC]

Blunt sent me a nice fag. I believe I pulled a fag out of my rear to put in the new fag.