Product Overview

The wheel hub, OEM number 31226882263, is the front hub with bearing fitted across the BMW X5 (E70, F15) and X6 (E71, F16), spanning model years 2007 through 2019 and beyond, and covering a wide range of engine variants including the 3.0L, 4.4L V8, and 4.8L V8. Because this hub covers two model series across more than a decade of production, it's a genuinely high-turnover part for anyone stocking BMW SUV front axle components.

Worn units typically show up as a groaning or grinding noise from the wheel that increases with speed, vibration felt through the steering wheel, or looseness felt when rocking the wheel by hand. GSK Auto manufactures this hub to OEM specification at our Ningbo, China facility, with every unit tested before packing. We supply at wholesale volume with low MOQ and support private label packaging, with our team available to confirm fitment before shipping.

Replacement OEM Numbers

Cross-Reference OEM Number

31226867808, 31206773207, 31206795959

(Confirm against your VIN or chassis code before ordering - this hub spans multiple X5/X6 chassis codes and engine variants over more than a decade, so it's worth double-checking the exact chassis and whether performance brakes are fitted before ordering at volume.)

What Is a Wheel Hub?

Function: The wheel hub with bearing supports the wheel, allows it to rotate freely with minimal friction, and carries the vehicle's weight at that corner while also serving as the mounting point for the brake disc and wheel.

Working Principle: The bearing is integrated into the hub assembly, so sealed bearing races allow smooth rotation under load while resisting both radial and axial forces from cornering, braking, and road impacts, keeping the wheel running true.

Importance: On a heavy SUV platform like the X5 and X6, the front hub bearing has to hold tight tolerances under significant vehicle weight and steering loads, so wear here affects both ride comfort and handling precision.

Common Failures & Signs: Bearing wear causing a groaning or grinding noise from the wheel that increases with speed. Vibration felt through the steering wheel, particularly at highway speeds. Looseness or play felt when the wheel is rocked by hand. Uneven tire wear linked to bearing play affecting wheel alignment.

Key Features

OEM-standard fitment - matches factory bearing preload and hub dimensions for the 31226882263 application.

Precision manufacturing - integrated bearing race machined to tight tolerance for smooth, quiet rotation.

Long service life - rated for 50,000-100,000 miles under normal driving conditions.

Excellent fitment - fits both left and right sides, no modification required.

Corrosion resistance - housing finish resists moisture and road-salt exposure.

Easy installation - complete hub and bearing assembly with mounting bolts included, no press required.

Reliable performance - consistent rotation and load-bearing capacity matching factory calibration.

Benefits

Importers - one part number covers X5 and X6 demand across two chassis generations, simplifying inventory.

Wholesalers - steady demand from BMW's long-running, widely used SUV platforms.

Repair Shops - complete assembly with bearing pre-pressed reduces installation time and complexity.

Distributors - private label packaging available for building a branded catalog.

End Customers - restored quiet, smooth wheel rotation and steering precision.

Packaging & Shipping

Standard export packaging, sized for a hub assembly. Customized packaging available for distributor branding. OEM-style and private label printing on request. Container loading handled directly, with mixed-SKU consolidation for smaller orders. Worldwide shipping to Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Why Choose GSK Auto

GSK Auto manufactures factory-direct, keeping pricing tied to production cost. This hub is built to OEM specification and tested before packing. We support low MOQ, private label packaging, and worldwide shipping, with our technical team available to confirm fitment before you order.

Call to Action

Sourcing front wheel hubs for the BMW X5 or X6? Contact GSK Auto for a wholesale quote, catalog, or OEM/private label cooperation.