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The short version
- A 2001 Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing at the front is 510055, a press in number shared with the Elantra of the same era.
- The rear axle on every 1996 to 2001 Tiburon has no documented wheel bearing listing in the catalogs.
- For the rear, match the number the old part carries or run the VIN, since the catalogs we hold stop short here.
- The 2002 redesign starts a fresh listing on the following generation page.
Hyundai built the Tiburon from 1996 through 2001 before a full redesign for 2002. A 2001 Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing search at the front turns up one clear number, 510055, the same press in bearing used on the Elantra of this era. The rear side is a different story entirely.
Tiburon wheel bearing numbers
Every 1996 to 2001 Tiburon presses in front bearing 510055, a listing it shares with the Elantra built during the same years.
The rear axle carries no documented number in the catalogs we hold, so match the number the old part carries or run the VIN instead.
Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 to 2001 | Front, press in, shared listing | 510055 check price |
| 1996 to 2001 | Rear | not documented, match old part or VIN |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 1996-2001 Hyundai Tiburon: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Other years live on the main Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing page.
Only the front carries a documented listing for these years, 510055, shared with the Elantra as context only. Every rear means the catalogs we hold stop short, so match the number the old part carries or run the VIN. Never borrow the front listing or a lookalike number for the rear.
Year by year
The front bearing holds at 510055 for every year from 1996 through 2001, with no changes to track. The rear stays undocumented across the same span, so each rear job starts with the old part or the VIN rather than a printed number. A 2001 Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing job at the front is identical to one on a 1996 car.
The 2002 model year begins a full redesign with its own numbers, covered on the next generation page.
Shared parts and the next generation
The front bearing on this generation is a shared listing with the Elantra built during the same years, though that Elantra part is context only and not a separate page here. Hyundai redesigned the Tiburon for 2002, and that car’s numbers live on the 2002-2008 Tiburon page. The rear axle situation does not carry forward, since the later car has its own documented rear listing.
Diagnosing a Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing
- Start at the front. The front bearing is a known number, 510055, and a press in job, not a bolt on hub swap.
- Pull the old rear part before ordering. Since the rear is not documented, the physical part or the VIN decides the number, not a printed listing.
- Check for play and noise separately. Use a basic bearing check at each corner.
- Rule out tire wear. Compare against tire wear noise patterns before condemning a bearing.
- Watch for ABS involvement. A bad hub bearing can trigger codes; see how ABS lights connect to bearing wear before replacing a sensor separately.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon use?
A 2001 Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing at the front is 510055, a press in number shared with the Elantra. The rear has no documented listing, so match the old part or run the VIN.
What wheel bearing does a 1996 Hyundai Tiburon use?
The 1996 Tiburon uses the same front bearing as every year through 2001, 510055. The rear remains undocumented for 1996 as well.
Why is there no rear wheel bearing number for the Tiburon?
The catalogs held for this generation stop short of a rear listing. Matching the old part or running the VIN is the only reliable path here, not a lookalike number.
Does the Hyundai Tiburon share its wheel bearing with the Elantra?
The front bearing, 510055, is a shared listing with the Elantra built during these same years. The rear situation on the Tiburon does not carry over from the Elantra at all.
What changed for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon wheel bearing?
The 2002 redesign brought a full set of new numbers, including a documented rear listing, covered on the following generation page.