dust caps.. needed? on '20 plat

[bum12]

Hi
I just recently got new winter tires on my new '20 Plat and started hearing a 'rattling' or more like dragging a garden hose metallic sound coming from my front left tire and come to find out the wheel bearing dust cap? was loose. is this needed to be back on? I assume if i need to put this back on i can just remove the tire and tap it back into where it belongs.. coming from the northeast with great salt roads and winters, i figure might be a good idea to put it back in. thoughts?

thanks

 

[18MaxLimited]

Even if it weren't for the winter conditions, the extra exposure to all the road dirt and elements of daily driving will contribute to premature wear on the bearings. I don't have direct experience with this piece but having just repaired bearings on my BMW, I can say that it's a good idea to replace a small simple part now to save yourself problems in the long run.

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[lbv150]

Yes, replace that cap immediately, don't let any dirt/dust get in there. It will grind up the wheel bearings very quick.