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Wheel Hubs 101: What You Need to Know About This Important Component

When you think of a vehicle's most important components, what comes to mind?

The engine? The transmission? What about the wheels?

Yes, it's hard to imagine a car without wheels. Even though the engine and transmission are critical components to any vehicle's drivetrain, without wheels, a vehicle wouldn't be able to roll from place to place. But in order to have functional, rolling wheels, there first needs to be a viable wheel hub assembly. Without a viable wheel hub assembly, or WHA, the vehicle's wheels won't perform properly, thereby limiting the potential of the vehicle itself.

Staggered Wheels and Rims Explained

If you drive – or have ever seen – a vehicle that has rear wheels that are different sizes than those on in the front, then that would be described as a staggered fitment or staggered application. Such a wheel configuration is common for rear-drive vehicles, like the Ford Mustang or similar hi-performance vehicles. In such cases, typically the difference in the front and rear wheels involves width, and the wider wheels are usually found on the rear. 

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