How to Fix a Whining Sound in the Front Tire of a Car
- 1). Park the car and set the emergency brake. Go to the front tires and inspect the tread. Look for exposed threads or wires, or any wear on the tires. Look especially for wear along the outer edge of the tires. Often, a worn tread causes noise from the front end at speeds around 45 to 50 mph.
- 2). Remove the worn tire and replace with a new tire. If possible, place new tires on both sides of the car.
- 3). Drive the vehicle and listen to the noise emanating from the front end. Feel for any vibrations associated with the front end noise. That could mean a problem with a ball joint. Fixes for this require the replacement of the ball joints; this needs a hydraulic floor jack and specialized tools.
- 4). Inflate the front tires to the recommended pressure, measured in pounds per square inch (PSI). Locate the PSI numbers by reading the markings on the tires' sidewalls. Drive the car with the inflated tires and see if this eliminates the noise from the front tire of the car.
- 5). Drive the car and listen for metal grinding noises coming from the front tire when braking. If present, the problem most likely rests with worn brake drums or calipers. This repair requires a hydraulic jack and specialized tools.
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