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Question: Wheel bearings or bad tires?

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beanhoy, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Milwaukee, WI, October 27, 2010, 09:21
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Read the info on diagnosing bad rear wheel bearings. How do I distinguish between that and the possibility of a bad tire (right rear tire is pretty worn, left rear is in better shape)? The rumbling sound generally gets louder as the MPH increases. I hear the sound when going straight or turning left, but it goes away when turning right.

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    mastertech6371 October 27, 2010, 09:29
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    jack up the car and spin the wheel. if it is a bearing, then you will hear it and feel it.

    Roy

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    ZeeTech, October 27, 2010, 11:42
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    You can also switch wheels and if the noise follows the wheel, it's the tire.

    Zee

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