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Originally posted by LarryBible
Very, very often a roaring tire is mistaken for a bad wheel bearing. Your problem is very likely a tire rather than a wheel bearing.
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I drove the car a bit today, and listened carefully, and it
does sound like a big 4x4 off-road tire rolling along a paved road. I wasn't able to rotate the tires today, as it was raining cats and dogs.
Also, going at speed with no throttle (coasting), I heard what almost seemed like a throbbing. I could feel a bit of a vibration through the gearshift, as well.
If it is a roaring tire, how can this be remedied? Or is it even a real problem (as opposed to "just" an annoyance)? I can live with the noise if it's "okay". BTW, the tires are in pretty good shape, although I have a slow leak (I check and maintain the pressure regularly) in the left rear tire.
Thanks again!