Tires, Wheel Bearing or Axel

[ghettoracingkid]

Im hopping to get some input here.

So I got a 02 Protege 5 and Im getting some issues and Im not sure which my problem could be but I dont want to start changing parts.

So It started out slowly but came on with in liek 2 weeks or so.

I would get a loud noise that sounded like tire noise but it changes only slightly when I make a turn either left or right.

Now I would like you think ok. its is your tires. Well I rotated them and it didnt even sound like it moved at all.

So that got me thinking its all the tires but they are in good shape.

I checked the axel and it has a little bit of play but nothing clear cut.

I checked to see if there is any play in the bearing but no dice either.

I think I should get 2 new tires and work from there but that $250 I jsut dont have.

the noise gets louder as I go

 

[kudakev615]

its more then likely your wheel bearing. it doesnt have to have play in it to make noise.

 

[Benji]

I had a similar noise about a month back and it was my wheel bearings. Unless you are sure what it is, I would take it to a shop. That way you are not blow money on things you don't need.

 

[ghettoracingkid]

Yeah I was trying to avoid being a parts changer.

any one ever hear of our carrier bearing going bad?? I realyl have a feeling that could be a problem also.

I mad an appointment at the dealership since they are the only people i trust. Id rather pay jsut a littel bit more and know its right then pay less and worry. Plus I used to work there so they know me,

its gotten worse which stinks but I think im done driving it after tomorrow for a while until it gets fixed.

 

[Deleted58156]

did you check your calipers cause, my right front side ceased up on me about a 3 months ago and it made almost the same sounds your describing.

 

[ghettoracingkid]

Ill check it but Im not sure its it. my braking hasnt really changed like ti did when the other (driver side) seized up.

its worth a shot. could save me some cash

 

[slavrenz]

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me. Mine started making noise over the course of a few weeks. If you're up to it, they're fairly easy to replace yourself for only about $75 in parts.

 

[Redcoat]

I'd say it's definitely the wheel bearing, too. I had the exact same problem a couple of weeks back. The noise was getting louder and louder each day.

Only problem now is, now that the bearing has been replaced, I can here the 'clunk' from the rear stabilizer bushings...

 

[ghettoracingkid]

i have noticed since we had a few warm days here in NY that its worse in the cold then in warmer weather.

Still wheel bearing

i have a gut feeling its my tires. i got some over sized handcooks on there

 

[ghettoracingkid]

crap crap crap.

I feel like the noise is going away. I think its the tires. hmm. touch choice.

any opinions.

 

[flash75]

Tires can sometimes sound like a bearing noise. Rotating the tires should move the problem if tires are the problem, unless all tires have the same wear pattern.

Clifton

 

[ghettoracingkid]

Tires can sometimes sound like a bearing noise. Rotating the tires should move the problem if tires are the problem, unless all tires have the same wear pattern.

Clifton

yeah thats what im thinking. I might see if I can put the wifes 6's rims and tires on my car and see if i hear the different.

I rotate them enough to where they are all the same. and I replace all 4 ususally.

They are all worn evenly. I think its jsut the hardness of the tire and the treads.

anyone know if the M6's 17s fit on a P5?

 

[brentmc79]

If the tires are in bad enough shape to be making a bunch of noise, then you should probably be able to tell just by looking at them. Check for bulges or splits or exposed belts, etc...