thrillseeker said:I think I have a very similar issue advco. If I loosen the axle nut, the wheel spins freely. But as soon as I tighten it there's serious resistance. Time to order another set of bearings.
Try tapping the bearings out of their seats just a smidge. If that remedies the problem you know that's it. I wouldn't run them after that, but it will help diagnose.