Are Duralast bearings made by Timken?
Duralast bearings are not made exclusively by Timken. AutoZone’s Duralast line is a private-label range that is sourced from multiple manufacturers, and Timken may be among the suppliers for some parts, but there is no publicly published, definitive list of all Duralast-bearing manufacturers.
What Duralast is and how it sources bearings
Duralast is AutoZone’s private-brand line for a variety of automotive parts, including bearings used in wheel hubs and other assemblies. Because it is a private-label program, AutoZone contracts with several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to supply components that meet the brand’s specifications. The exact maker can vary by product, model year, and region, and AutoZone does not routinely disclose supplier names for every part.
Possible manufacturers behind Duralast bearings
Industry practice in the auto aftermarket often involves private-label parts that are produced by contract manufacturers owned by or contracted to major bearing brands. The following list names companies that are active in bearing manufacturing and are known to supply the broader market. Whether any specific Duralast bearing is made by one of these firms can only be confirmed on a part-by-part basis.
- Timken
- SKF
- NSK
- NTN
- FAG (Schaeffler)
Notes: The presence of these manufacturers in the general market does not guarantee that a particular Duralast bearing uses their components. AutoZone does not publish a public, item-by-item supplier map for Duralast bearings.
Why supplier sources can vary
Private-label programs often switch suppliers due to pricing, capacity, or regional availability. In practice, a Duralast wheel bearing assembly sold in one region might come from a different supplier than a Duralast bearing sold elsewhere or in a different catalog year. For consumers, this means that the exact origin of a bearing can differ even for similarly named products.
How to verify the supplier for a specific Duralast bearing
If you need to know the exact manufacturing source for a particular Duralast bearing, use the following steps to verify the part details.
- Check the packaging and the product label for a maker’s mark, cross-reference codes, or a factory name.
- Look up the exact part number on AutoZone’s product page and review any supplier notes or cross-reference information.
- Ask a knowledgeable store associate or AutoZone customer support for the specific part’s manufacturing origin.
- Cross-check the bearing’s specifications with the Timken catalog or other major suppliers if you’re trying to compare performance and compatibility.
These steps help confirm whether a given Duralast bearing aligns with a Timken-manufactured part or another supplier.
What this means for consumers
For most buyers, the practical takeaway is that Duralast bearings are designed to meet AutoZone’s quality expectations but may come from different manufacturers across product lines and years. If you specifically need a Timken-branded product, you can consider purchasing Timken-branded bearings directly or confirming a Timken source through AutoZone with the exact part number and year of manufacture.
Summary
In short, Duralast bearings are not guaranteed to be made by Timken. The Duralast line uses contract manufacturing from multiple suppliers, with Timken potentially among them in some cases, but AutoZone does not publish a definitive supplier list. For certainty about a particular part, check packaging details or contact AutoZone support to identify the exact manufacturer for that bearing.
