Strange sound when driving vrs

[mattrsa]

Hey guys

Have owned my vrs for a few weeks now and have really loved it so far. Great fun coming from a 70bhp Hyundai. I have noticed tho that there seems to be a strange droaning like a washing machine coming from the rear I think. I have only hear it when driving around town doing less than 50 mph . Could it be a wheel bearing going? Is there a quick way I can check this?

Thanks in advance.

[ste372]

Either wheel bearing or your rear tires are 'stepping'

[drcarlos]

Wheel bearings generally get worse on cornering, stepping or uneven wear wouldn't. What tyres are on there? Kumhos for instance and well known to wear unevenly and cause a droning noise.

Carl.

[Big Col]

Find a nice wide, smooth, empty road.

Accelerate up to 60mph and then bump it into neutral. Then weave from side to side.

IME a shagged wheel bearing will get louder when the weight of the car leans on it. This should indicate what side the problem is on.

[Gobsheene]

Mine done this... swap your tyres front to rear, go for another drive. If it doesnt still does it, get some new tyres.

I had Nokians on before and had a very straight angle between the sidewall and the flat of the tyre. Replaced with some Hankook 114s and no issues now

[Huxley vRS]

To check bearings jack the rear up and spin the wheel, should hear it dragging if the bearing is on its way out.