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Wheelchair Bearings · Wheel bearings · AC-245

Wheelchair Bearings R8 1/2 in ABEC-5 bearings, 4-pack

Last updated: 5 October 2026

R8 is the bearing size found in many rear wheels that run on a 1/2 in axle. This pack from Wheelchair Bearings contains four ABEC-5 bearings measuring 1/2 x 1-1/8 x .3125 in, each closed with double-lipped rubber seals and filled with synthetic grease. Cleaning and installation supplies are included. The seller lists TiLite Shadow, Spinergy SPOX, LX and Carbon Blade, and X-Core mag wheels as examples.

Bearing size
R8
Inner diameter
1/2 in (12.7 mm)
Outer diameter
1-1/8 in (28.6 mm)
Width
.3125 in (7.9 mm)

Wheelchair Bearings R8 1/2 in ABEC-5 Rear and Fork Bearings (4-Pack) key features

  • R8 size: 1/2 x 1-1/8 x .3125 in
  • Metric equivalent 12.7 x 28.6 x 7.9 mm
  • ABEC-5 rating
  • Double-lipped rubber seals
  • Four bearings, enough for two rear wheels
  • Cleaning and installation supplies included

Who the Wheelchair Bearings R8 1/2 in ABEC-5 Rear and Fork Bearings (4-Pack) suits

Suits most US manual wheelchairs with a 1/2 in rear axle, as stated by the seller, and forks that use the same size. Read the code on the old bearing or measure it before ordering, since several similar sizes exist.

Wheelchair Bearings R8 1/2 in ABEC-5 Rear and Fork Bearings (4-Pack) specifications

Wheelchair Bearings R8 1/2 in ABEC-5 Rear and Fork Bearings (4-Pack) specifications
Bearing sizeR8
Inner diameter1/2 in (12.7 mm)
Outer diameter1-1/8 in (28.6 mm)
Width.3125 in (7.9 mm)
RatingABEC-5
SealsDouble-lipped rubber
Pack4 bearings
Listed fitTiLite Shadow, Spinergy SPOX, LX, Carbon Blade, X-Core mag
Maker countryUSA
BrandWheelchair Bearings
CategoryWheels, handrims and tires, Wheel bearings
Catalog IDAC-245

Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.

Wheelchair Bearings R8 1/2 in ABEC-5 Rear and Fork Bearings (4-Pack): common questions

How many bearings does a rear wheel pair need?

Four, two per wheel, which is what this pack contains.

Which wheels use R8 bearings?

The seller lists most US manual chairs with a 1/2 in axle, including several Spinergy and TiLite wheels.

Are the seals removable?

The product is described as serviceable, with rubber seals.

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