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Originally Posted by Roshun  Is it a grinding / rumbling sort of noise which increases with speed? I'm assuming you've already checked your tyres throughly for any lodged stones/debris.
Try taking the car above 70kmph, shift to neutral and let it coast and listen for the sound. If it is present and decreases as you slow down, then I would suspect a worn wheel bearing. Also is the noise more when you turn slightly?
Put the car on the jack & hold the tyre at the top and bottom and try shaking it to check for play. If there is play - it's the wheel bearing - get it replaced, it's a two-hour job max. Check both front wheels.
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Hi Guys,
I pulled it out from under 3 years of posts on this thread! actually my Hyundai Accent is making this humming (woonwoonwoon) noise from the front wheel. it has nbew michelin tyres in the front. the noise increases as i increase the speed. i think it does get pronounced over turns, but i will have to recheck that. but the front wheel bearings have recently been changed by the previous owner (6 months ago). I was told by the Hyundai guys too that it has to be changed but i couldnt believe it! how could it be possible that the bearings would've gone off so fast? Hyundai *** would charge me 4.5 grand for this. is it advisable to get it done outside? What's the OEM? Please advise me on this as this is taking away from the pleasure of driving.
Thanks,
Harsha