Tire WHilne - Solved

I'm running Goodyear RS-As 235-55-17s on Impala rims.  About a week ago one of the tires (pretty sure the passenger front) has developed a whine like and offroad AT tire.   Any ideas?  I visually inspected the tire and don't see anything wrong with it.  They are about 18 month old tires.  No pull underway or braking.  wear is even....


Turned out to be the inner wheel bearing on the passenger front.
The whine has the vibration resonating through the frame of the car. Sounded alot like off road tire whine, but hats off to Superior Finish for calling it.

Is whine always at the same speed no matter the engine rpm or transmission gear?Windows up/down,AC on or off?I know that you like the classics so have you ruled out the stereo and passenger speakers?

When was the last time the bearings were packed?

Superior Finish wrote:

When was the last time the bearings were packed?

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Did you try moving it to another corner to see if it is the tire, or something else?

Superior Finish wrote:

When was the last time the bearings were packed?

I think that answers my question. Tomorrow would be the answer. I bought the car from Chris with 228 on it. It has 257K now and I haven't touched them. Mebbie Chris will jump in if he ever did it. Front end has been redone, so I'd guess then maybe.

No Ac, blower is shot, winders down cause it's in the 80s here, Stereo off. Started about 200 miles ago, right after the starter was replaced.

Well, it was the inner bearing on the passenger front (where it felt like the noise originated).
Took off the rotor and the outer looked good. Popped out the back one and while I was cleaning it I noticed I had glitter grease, lol. Little silver flecks. Ran to the parts store. $32 later I'm back in biznez as I did both sides inner and outer with new bearings. The other three I saved as they are all good, in case I need one in a pinch (ie - put 'em in my travel kit).

Also, replaced the front shocks as they were DONE. I could move the shaft with one hand and they wouldn't rebound. Also, an oil change and lube the fittings.

Got it all done before it rained (got a late start as I waited for the wind to dry the ground this AM).

Road test successful. Just need that AC blower fixed and a wash/wax and I'm dealing.

I have a bunch of OEM blowers, and an aftermarket one as well.

There is a half price sale at all LKQ yards (I believe all).

You should get a couple of inner race seals, because the old ones are usually toast when you pull the rotor off. BTW, if you put the nut back on before pulling the rotor off, it will pop the rear seal. It may even save the seal and allow for its reuse.

I have a blower in the garage, just need to make the time.

Good tip on the seal. I replaced mine ($4 each) and used the nut on the spindle trick. It works well, learned it a loooong time ago

Hmm half of LKQ....leg is feeling a bit better

Wait, is it really?


Hmmm.... ugh. Decisions, decisions.

Stingroo wrote:

Wait, is it really?


Hmmm.... ugh. Decisions, decisions.

no not today for us. Ohterwise you woulda got a phone call already