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Old 04-02-2016, 01:44 PM
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Loud Helicopter noise even after new tires

Ok so I have this problem and its been going on for a long time now. I originally thought it was just my tires going bad but I just got a new set of Continental Extremecontact DWS's and I still have the same sound. It a very loud helicopter like noise and it gets worse the more my speed climbs. I have had them rebalanced and still have the sound. I feel its rear wheel bearings but im entirely sure. Any thought's? Thanks everyone
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Originally Posted by TakaraJ32A
Ok so I have this problem and its been going on for a long time now. I originally thought it was just my tires going bad but I just got a new set of Continental Extremecontact DWS's and I still have the same sound. It a very loud helicopter like noise and it gets worse the more my speed climbs. I have had them rebalanced and still have the sound. I feel its rear wheel bearings but im entirely sure. Any thought's? Thanks everyone
Maybe wheel bearing?
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sounds def. like a wheel bearing that has gone bad
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Jack the wheels up and spin it listening for noise
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Originally Posted by WDPanda
Jack the wheels up and spin it listening for noise

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thank y'all very much guys, i'll throw it up on stands and go from there. Im glad im on the right track then
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any DIY's just incase?
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Yeah sounds like a wheel bearing. Does it get louder when turning? One direction louder than the other?
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if it is the wheel bearing just pay someone to do it. It is a huge huge huge pain in the ass to do.
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Are any of your rear rim(s)/lugs hot after a highway drive? When's the last time you did rotors?
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ok after reading and driving a few days i have gone back on my theory of it being the rear. it cant be. i had two passengers tell me today along with what i notice. its the right front. As previously asked before, i changed lanes and swerved on private roads and there was a very noticeable change in pitch, turning left and putting more load on the right it was louder then when changing to the opposite direction. Either way, i have been paying for an extended warranty so i'll just pay the deductible and have the bearing changed at the dealer.

thanks again everyone for your input. any and all further comments/questions will still be appreciated greatly.
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OP, Are you sure a drone isn't following you around?
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Originally Posted by TakaraJ32A
ok after reading and driving a few days i have gone back on my theory of it being the rear. it cant be. i had two passengers tell me today along with what i notice. its the right front. As previously asked before, i changed lanes and swerved on private roads and there was a very noticeable change in pitch, turning left and putting more load on the right it was louder then when changing to the opposite direction. Either way, i have been paying for an extended warranty so i'll just pay the deductible and have the bearing changed at the dealer.

thanks again everyone for your input. any and all further comments/questions will still be appreciated greatly.
jack the car up and spin the front wheels and you'll find the bad bearing.
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