Hi, I have a '01 225 TT and I keep hearing a strange sound from what sounds like the driver side front wheel. It's hard to explain, like a whum, whum, whum, whum, whum. that increases or decreases with the speed of the car but not related to engine rpm. I notice it most when deccelerating and if I take it out of gear. It isn't really that loud but it's just worrying me as it does seem to be getting gradually worse. I took it in and got the wheels balanced but it's still there. there isn't any physical indication of anything just the sound.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!

 

wheel bearing is on its way out most likely

 

Yeah, that's what I was wondering/hoping it was. Should be a relatively cheap and easy replacement.

Thanks!!!

 

yea i gotta do mine too mjm and ecs sells them i think ther elike 100 bucks for a set

 

Cool! Thanks for your help!

 

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Interesting..I might have this issue..

 

That or you need new tires, that was my problem with that noise. First Diagnosed as a wheel bearing later to find out it was the tires.

 

Is there any easy way to tell whether it is the tires or the bearings? Because I can't think of anything.

 

what tires and how many miles on them?