Rear wheel bearing noise

ajames · Post by **ajames** » Thu May 09, 2013 11:33 pm

I have a oscillating thumping sound in the rear of the car when going slowly (like a heart beat). I think its worse when slowing down from speed rather than speeding up from a stop.

My fear is that its a wheel bearing, how right would I be with the given symptoms?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:04 am

Can be a number of things and only by listening to exactly where the noise is coming from will you be able to work out what is causing it. Most common problem is tyres, even if they are in good condition they may not be that good. Most times it's tyres that have sat around for a long time and after using them again, they start to 'lift' the treat. Best to get the car on a hoist and run the engine and box in 4th gear and check for abnormal things.

ajames · Post by **ajames** » Fri May 10, 2013 8:48 am

Tyres are shiite so that's most likely the issue

I'm getting new ones next week so I'll see how it goes, thanks

akpv · Post by **akpv** » Fri May 10, 2013 9:03 am

Did you check for a tec screw or similar in your tyre?

ajames · Post by **ajames** » Fri May 17, 2013 12:07 am

I'm getting them replaced once I find a suitable alternative

akpv · Post by **akpv** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:10 am

I would still check for a screw or something else in the tyre....

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Fri May 17, 2013 10:16 am

+1 on crapped out tyre. In meantime try alternating positions of tyres on car and see if it moves. Barings don't normally cause an oscillation

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed May 22, 2013 11:22 pm

Any updates on this issue?

Cheers

Bennie

ajames · Post by **ajames** » Thu May 23, 2013 10:31 am

Was the tyres, finally got them changed and its quiet - went with the 195/70r14 roadies