Why is my rear tire making a grinding noise?

Why is my rear tire making a grinding noise?

If your wheel bearings are worn, it can cause a grinding noise while turning the vehicle. Poor steering and handling and uneven tire wear are just some of the effects of failing wheel bearings.

Why does my wheel grind when I accelerate?

If one of your wheel bearings is worn or damaged, you may notice uneven tire wear or poor steering and handling. The other indicator? A grinding noise (especially while accelerating or turning). Ignoring a bad wheel bearing can lead to it locking up, which puts yourself, your passengers, and those around you in danger.

What noise does a failing wheel bearing make?

The most common and often most-identifiable symptom associated with a bad wheel bearing is noise coming from the wheel or tire area of the moving vehicle. You may mistake this as engine noise, but when you listen closely you are likely to hear grinding or grating that gets louder as the vehicle accelerates.

What causes a grinding sound when driving?

Grinding Noise When Driving At Low Speeds You might notice a grinding noise when driving a low speeds. The most common causes are problems with your continual velocity joints, brake pads, wheel bearings or alternator.

Why does my car make a grinding noise when I drive?

Grinding Noise When Driving? If you hear a groaning, rubbing, whirring, knocking, or grinding noise when driving your car, it could mean you have a bad wheel bearing. Since wheel bearings are usually built as a part of the wheel hub assembly, it likely means the whole wheel hub assembly needs replacing.

What makes a grinding noise with a worn wheel bearing?

In this video we drive a vehicle with a worn wheel bearing; then we go for another drive with a new wheel bearing installed – to illustrate that the grinding noise is gone. I also jack the vehicle up , shake the wheel to show the excessive movement with the worn bearing; and then do the same with a new bearing installed.

What kind of noise does a rear wheel make?

So the other day I was driving in a school zone at about 20 mph when I heard a VERY loud sound, like I’m dragging metal. i might also describe it as two rusty metal plates being rubbed against each other, but really really loud. The noise is related to speed, it sounds cyclical and speeds up as the wheel turns faster.

Why do I hear a scraping noise while driving?

Scraping noise from wheel while driving is very common and the fix is even easier. Sometimes it’s just a small rock and sometimes it’s caused by a bent backi… Scraping noise from wheel while driving is very common and the fix is even easier. Sometimes it’s just a small rock and sometimes it’s caused by a bent backi… Skip navigation Sign in