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Weird tire noise

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by wncsellers, Jan 19, 2025.

  1. Jan 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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    wncsellers

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    My 2Runner is making a semi loud noise that I believe is from the drivers front side. It doesn’t cause any noticeable vibration, and the car still goes straight when I take my hands off the wheel. I will try and link the video below.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/68vpG4ZR8VI?si=HnHGMi_gZ8W1vTuc
     
  2. Jan 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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    Put your spare tire on and see if the noise goes away? Or rotate tires and see if it moves?
     
  3. Jan 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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    Hungryhawk

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    Probably tire or wheel bearing noise. If you eliminate tires by rotation and noise does not change, try jacking the suspect wheel and spinning it by hand. Compare to other side.
     
  4. Jan 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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    wncsellers

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    I feel silly for not trying this already. Will report back when the snow clears.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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    My guess is wheel bearing
     
  6. Jan 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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    wncsellers

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    Haven’t gotten the chance to rotate tires and check noise again, but I’m hoping that clears it up. My truck isn’t in the best condition and I don’t want to spend wheel bearing time and money
     

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