Hovering Noise coming from my front left tire?

Omar1 · 08-14-2018, 01:30 PM

After a small road trip this weekend I noticed a hovering-type noise coming from my Camaro. I was googling around to try to figure out what it was and my guess is that it could be the wheel bearings?

Anyone have some expertise on this?

zr1chris · 08-14-2018, 03:15 PM

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me but not normal for you to need one on such a new car

Omar1 · 08-14-2018, 04:21 PM

Noticed it on a quick road trip I did this weekend. Only happens while on the freeway between 50-70mph and it goes away if i'm turning slightly in a curve or something. Doesn't happen the whole time but it comes and goes..

JDP Sales · 08-14-2018, 05:07 PM

Could possibly be in the tire. From time to time, a broken belt in the tire can allow the stress to be unevenly distributed on to the tread under loading. I would suggest swapping the tire from the left to the right side. If the sound moves, then it will just be a tire issue. Might start with the simple stuff first or just take it in for a warranty issue.

I know in my '17 ZL1 at 29 mph I thought my wheel bearing was going out too, ........ Nope just these good ol Goodyear Tires.

Best Regards,
Robert @ JDP Sales

Omar1 · 08-16-2018, 01:47 PM

I recently got some Firestone Indy 500 tires installed about 2 months ago. Could it be an alignment issue?

BruceWayne1LE · 10-09-2018, 09:34 PM

Get an alignment. Had the same problem. Its more noticeable around 30mph in neutral. Had GM throw it up on the rack and the toe was way out. Right rear was out too. Bow it drives and sounds smooth as ever.

08-14-2018, 01:30 PM	#1
Omar1 Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greater Los Angeles Posts: 176	Hovering Noise coming from my front left tire? After a small road trip this weekend I noticed a hovering-type noise coming from my Camaro. I was googling around to try to figure out what it was and my guess is that it could be the wheel bearings? Anyone have some expertise on this? __________________ 2SS Red Hot 6 Speed, NPP, MRC, 5 sploke black low-gloss, glow-tie

08-14-2018, 04:21 PM	#3
Omar1 Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greater Los Angeles Posts: 176	Noticed it on a quick road trip I did this weekend. Only happens while on the freeway between 50-70mph and it goes away if i'm turning slightly in a curve or something. Doesn't happen the whole time but it comes and goes.. __________________ 2SS Red Hot 6 Speed, NPP, MRC, 5 sploke black low-gloss, glow-tie

08-14-2018, 05:07 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Could possibly be in the tire. From time to time, a broken belt in the tire can allow the stress to be unevenly distributed on to the tread under loading. I would suggest swapping the tire from the left to the right side. If the sound moves, then it will just be a tire issue. Might start with the simple stuff first or just take it in for a warranty issue. I know in my '17 ZL1 at 29 mph I thought my wheel bearing was going out too, ........ Nope just these good ol Goodyear Tires. Best Regards, Robert @ JDP Sales Last edited by JDP Sales; 08-14-2018 at 05:15 PM. Reason: More Info

08-16-2018, 01:47 PM	#5
Omar1 Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greater Los Angeles Posts: 176	I recently got some Firestone Indy 500 tires installed about 2 months ago. Could it be an alignment issue? __________________ 2SS Red Hot 6 Speed, NPP, MRC, 5 sploke black low-gloss, glow-tie

08-14-2018, 03:15 PM	#2
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Sounds like a wheel bearing to me but not normal for you to need one on such a new car

10-09-2018, 09:34 PM	#6
BruceWayne1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern California Posts: 345	Get an alignment. Had the same problem. Its more noticeable around 30mph in neutral. Had GM throw it up on the rack and the toe was way out. Right rear was out too. Bow it drives and sounds smooth as ever.

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