Loud rumbling sound, wheel balance??

[A.S.]

I blew my right rear tire and had it replaced. Now, when I go over 60K/hr I hear a loud rumbling noise from the back that almost becomes defening after a while and it goes away once I hit around 90-100k/hr. Could it be that my wheels aren't balanced or could the wheel be worped? or could it be something else? [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]

[eunosads]

could be the wheel bearings....

[Yaro]

I had the same prob 2 months ago...90% sure it's wheel bearings ... that goes for around 80 $CAN (bearing comes with new hub) not counting job time, but it's easier to do it yourself, or with a friend. If not sure, get it done by a professionnal.<BR> <BR>1- take off the brake boot,<BR>2- take cap off, 32 mm + wrench for nut-if rusted, use ReleaseAll or WD40<BR>3- pull and VOILA! <BR>take new hub and redo in reverse order <BR>(correct me if i'm wrong)<P>just my 2 cents

[A.S.]

Where did you get bearings for $80 (can) I just called Lordco and they sell them for $160 can each.

[mxer4eva]

Yeah it is the wheel bearing, i had the same exact problem and i changed it and no more annoying sound. The price i got it for from the dealership was about $115(american. So it is kinda pricey to change though. But its necessary though.

[precidiagirl]

I am just having to replace a wheel berring (front driver side) and I was quoted only $65 canadian, I don't know why you guys are paying so much. :p

[A.S.]

Apparantly the real wheel bearing is more expensive

[Coolzombi]

ive just change 2 bearings last summer at my local mazda and cast me 80$ for the front driver side and 126$ fot the rear passenger side, (cdn)<P>And they cut my front axle to remove the bearing because it was seized :mad :..BUT, it was under guarantee!

[A.S.]

Really? where do you live? and by the way, do you have ABS.

[precidiagirl]

So tell me what the difference is between the wheel bearing I'm getting and the "real" wheel bearing?

[A.S.]

sorry, I meant reaR (back)bearing. I was just told that the REAR bearings are more expensive.

[precidiagirl]

okay, rear wheel bearings are more expensive, I was just told that yesterday, is it just me or are mx-3's very expensive cars to buy parts for? Also, my mechanic can't figure out if it is the driver or passenger side wheel bearing (on the front). Neither tire has much give, how would you be sure? If no one helps me, I'll have to have them both replaced in 5 days, please save me some $$$!!! Thanks.

[A.S.]

Your mechanic is trying to rip you off. maybe

[precidiagirl]

I would be suspicious except this is the mechanic that I've been going to since I started driving, and he has a very good reputation. But I still need advice!!! Time is running out.