Thinking maybe wheel bearing might need replacing?????????

[codrock]

I have a type of humming/whurring noise when i reach to a speed of maybe 40+ from the rear of my A3 i was thinking that its maybe the wheel bearing if so can anyone recommend any good ones and a supplier and also would you change both or just the one thats gone???

Cheers

 

[Pintman]

I am not saying that it's the wheel bearing going, but the golf I have just sold for an A3 had stepped tyres. I took it to the garage thinking it was a wheel bearing, but they said it was due to the tyres being stepped. The sound was like a dud-dud-dud-dud noise that of course increased with frequency when going faster.

Just something to think about.

 

[lgooch]

Same here. It was my tyres too. Some brands are worse than others. Just rub you hand over the tyre and see if they are sawtoothed

 

[Jambo26]

Try weeving side to side when said noise is noticeable. If it comes and goes then it a wheel bearing it stays all the time then most likey it's the tyres stepped.

 

[raz83]

mine does it too its really anoying after a wile it starts to hurt the ears i just turn up the radio to drown it out till i can drop on some good tyres..

 

[mjr901]

if it is a bearing, heard this site was good -------------> Audi A3 2004-2008 (8P) Parts