Not a mechanic, but have been around a few to know that an ignored bad wheel bearing can have disastrous consequences, including the removal of said wheel entir

Not a mechanic, but have been around a few to know that an ignored bad wheel bearing can have disastrous consequences, including the removal of said wheel entirely. Luckily, most wheel bearing damage will "tell" you long before this is an issue for most people, but still, it's a pricey fix and some people try to ride it out as long as possible.