Wheel Bearing?
#1
Wheel Bearing?
What does it sound like when your wheel bearings are going bad??? Can it mimic the sound of tread noise? I've noticed that for the past several months, I get a noise that starts around 20MPH, and increases directly relative to increase in speed. I first heard it when I had my winter tires on and just thought it was tread noise...but it remained after I put my summer tires on. I've read several posts...and suspected bearing problems seem to be noticed as "tread noise" at first. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Mickey
Thanks
Mickey
#3
RE: Wheel Bearing?
yes it starts out sounding like a bad tire, then well it just gets worse....
just keep in mind it is a replacment, they are non serviceable berings..
and if you can use audi parts, sometimes aftermarket parts just don't cut it.
E
just keep in mind it is a replacment, they are non serviceable berings..
and if you can use audi parts, sometimes aftermarket parts just don't cut it.
E
#6
RE: Wheel Bearing?
thanks guys. would 71K be about the point where wheel bearings could/would go bad? Would a "good" test be to try and "wobble" the wheel? And if the wheel didn't "wobble"...could it still be the bearings?
~Mickey
~Mickey
#7
RE: Wheel Bearing?
The wobble test didn't work when mine went out. Go for a drive and make a few quick turns. If the sound goes away one direction and gets louder turning the other direction, it's probably the wheel bearing.
#8
RE: Wheel Bearing?
Yeah...I noticed the sound gets "deeper" when I turn to the right...but says at the same tone/pitch when I turn to the left. I guess my next questions are:
1: Get the wheel bearing from online or at the stealership?
2: Does anyone have a "ballpark" figure on what it should cost?
Thanks for everyone's help. As always, it's most appreciated.
~Mickey
1: Get the wheel bearing from online or at the stealership?
2: Does anyone have a "ballpark" figure on what it should cost?
Thanks for everyone's help. As always, it's most appreciated.
~Mickey
#10
RE: Wheel Bearing?
ORIGINAL: Beer Mod
How many miles? It will sound like metal on metal with sand inbetween...........
How many miles? It will sound like metal on metal with sand inbetween...........