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Needle bearings are not typically used as wheel bearings in most automotive applications. Wheel bearings are designed to support the weight of the vehicle and facilitate smooth rotation of the wheel. They need to accommodate axial and radial loads while maintaining proper alignment during vehicle motion.

Double-row ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, and ball bearings are all standard types of wheel bearings. Double-row ball bearings excel at handling heavy loads and providing stability. Tapered roller bearings are particularly effective for supporting both radial and axial loads due to their design, which allows for a larger contact area and the ability to handle more strain. Regular ball bearings are versatile and are also used in many wheel applications.

In contrast, needle bearings, while useful in certain applications for handling rotational movement in tight spaces, lack the necessary load-carrying capacity and durability required for wheel bearings. They are more commonly found in applications like transmission components or in specific types of engines, where space constraints and light load support are important.