Wheel bearing

2005 DODGE NEON
133,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KINSEYJAMES
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When I make a left turn there is a low growling coming from my tire it almost sounds like something is rubbing on my tire. I checked and there is nothing visible. I did a little research and found it might be a wheel bearing. I am not sure but I was slowing down on the highway and it made a similar noise like grinding I thought it was my brakes, but I am not positive. I have driven it daily for a week and the only time I hear anything is when I turn left. Any ideas?? Or am I correct?
Jun 26, 2017 at 12:05 AM
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HMAC300
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it could be a wheel bearing. drive car in a circle one way then opposite the noise you hear will be on the opposite side of car like a left circle check right bearing etc. as that wheel spins faster so noise will be more predominant. also, with bearing off you may feel a rough turn when you spin by hand slowly.
Jun 26, 2017 at 7:00 AM
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KINSEYJAMES
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okay, yes i do feel a little resistance when i turn left.
Jun 26, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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then it wold be the right side wheel bearing, but it will or should get louder as well noise wise.
Jun 26, 2017 at 9:33 AM