Originally Posted by gschira

I have been wondering about something all this time. While checking for a bad wheel bearing, should I feel some play when pulling on the tire (top and bottom)? There is none on the suspect bearing. It is good and snug. However, giving it the ole hand spin trick, I can hear some slight growling that I don't hear on the opposite tire. This growling is distinctively different than the occasional brake pad/rotor rub sound.