Droning noise 40mph+

[hegarty90]

Hey guys!

Wonder if anyone can shed any light...

Recently got a 52 vrs, know the car uncle who's a mechanic was previous owner.

Last night a drone started at around 40mph , first thought would be a wheel bearing. Though these were replaced last month along with hubs.

When cornering the noise disappears completely, will change the wheel over for the spare and see if this solves the issue of its tyre related.

[KenONeill]

Well, my first thoughts were wheel bearing, rear tyre saw-toothed (although that's more common with Octy 2), or tyre out of round so you're hearing a wear bar going round.

 

Anyway, beyond having a good look at the tyre treads, you're on the right lines.

[YellowCar]

Could be, what tyres are on it? My guy reckons maxxis can be bad for that with the step changes in tread. Does it disappear cornering both directions?

[hegarty90]

Thanks for the responses

 

Got home from work and jacked it up, there is play in the wheel :(

 

Definitely a wheel bearing.. odd symptoms though tbf, noise disappeared when cornering both directions only droned in a straight line!

 

 

[KenONeill]

That sounds odd, but mine was the same.

[YellowCar]

It is a bit, and when my bearing went there was no play in the wheel

[dave190]

Tyres and nails I bet