Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat If you've got a problem you just can't figure out, a noise you can't diagnose, or a check engine light that won't go away, ask about it here!

Noise coming from rear of car

Old Oct 12, 2014 | 04:07 PM
  #1  
slimco's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1
Default Noise coming from rear of car

I have a Honda Civic 2007 and when I reach higher speeds like 50-70 mph I start to hear this somewhat loud almost like a helicopter blade spinning sound (sorry kinda hard to describe it). It sounds like it is coming from the right rear tire. I don't feel any vibration in the steering wheel and I have no lights on my dash. I did the tire test to see if it was a wheel barring issue, but none of the tires moved. So at this point I can't determine if its an issue with the tire or something else mechanical with the car. Any help is appreciated.
 
Old Oct 12, 2014 | 05:50 PM
  #2  
mk378's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 10,023
Default

Switch the front and back wheels, that will tell you if you have a bad tire if the noise moves up front or the front end shakes. You can feel an out of balance or out of round tire much more easily when it is on the front.
 
Old Oct 13, 2014 | 06:11 AM
  #3  
me262dave's Avatar
HCF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 66
Default

mk378 makes a good point, rotate tires and see what happens.
A couple other things to check at the same time.
With the rear jacked up, spin the tire by hand, and try to feel any rough spots in the bearing. With the tire off the car, let out all the air, and see if the tire changes appearance
I had a tire that had broken steel belts inside, when inflated it looked normal,
but when you let the air out it was real obvious it was wavy looking.
 
Old Oct 13, 2014 | 07:00 AM
  #4  
mk378's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 10,023
Default

Also while you're rotating the tires, check the air pressure in all 4.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
swt1221
Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
1
Jan 24, 2011 05:43 AM
silverbullet01
Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
2
Jun 25, 2008 01:15 PM
MetAJJicA
Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
1
Aug 22, 2007 02:12 PM
lunasin92x
Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
1
Dec 18, 2006 06:43 PM
es2001civic
Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
0
Nov 6, 2005 11:47 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:00 PM.