Q&A

njhafez,

You mention a wheel bearing issue - has this been diagnosed?

If so, wheel bearings fail typically from a lack of lubricant, or physical jarring/damage. Since this bearing is sealed within a hub and bearing assembly, there is nothing preventative you could have done to keep the failure from occuring.

If you truly have a faulty noisy hub bearing, you should certainly repair it as soon as reasonably possible. it will only worsen, and safety issues could begin to arise.

Now, if it has not been diagnosed -- verify first that your tire is not chopped on one edge causing the noise you are describing...

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http://repairpal.com/estimator?car_type_id=6193

Good luck!