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Old 05-25-2006 | 07:10 AM
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Exclamation Oscillating humming sound coming from tires

I am hearing a slight humming coming from my wheels, mos likely the front but it is dufficult to determine exaclty which one. It gets a bit louder over 90mph.
This comes after a curb impact that put a small dent on the lip of the drivers side rim.

Got the car inspected and every checked out ok so I had it aligned and the got the tires rotated and balanced.

Could there be something that was overlooked? What else should I look for that may cause this sound? Any suggestions?
Old 06-01-2006 | 08:38 PM
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the tires may be "feathering"
Old 06-21-2006 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 06naSTI
I am hearing a slight humming coming from my wheels, mos likely the front but it is dufficult to determine exaclty which one. It gets a bit louder over 90mph.
This comes after a curb impact that put a small dent on the lip of the drivers side rim.

Got the car inspected and every checked out ok so I had it aligned and the got the tires rotated and balanced.

Could there be something that was overlooked? What else should I look for that may cause this sound? Any suggestions?
I have the same problem after I hit a curb with my left(driver) side. If you find out what was wrong, please PM, I've had this problem for about a year now, just toolazy/broke to fix it.
Old 07-03-2006 | 09:47 AM
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wheel bearing? Did you guys try putting stock wheels or undamaged wheels on?
Old 07-03-2006 | 10:51 AM
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run your hands over the tires and if it catches, you have flaring/feathering going on. It will not get any better if that is the problem until you change the tires.

As for the noise after hitting a curb, you have a more serious problem than just flaring.
Old 07-03-2006 | 11:46 AM
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What kind of tires are you using?
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