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I can hear my tire, what could it mean?

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tundragirl16, Feb 24, 2025.

  1. Feb 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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    Tundragirl16

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    New here and new to forums. I need to take my tundra to a mechanic, but I need help telling him what I think the problem is.
    I noticed my 2016 Tundra started to feel like it wasn't driving as smoothly as it used to. I can also hear a noise coming from a tire on the passenger side. Like I can hear the tire (hard to describe) Any ideas?
     
  2. Feb 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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    It could be out of balance or it could be a screw, nail, or rock stuck in the tread.
     
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    I've looked at all the tires and see nothing. It doesn't sound like a clicking sound. It's more of a hum, hard to explain. I can hear it rotating.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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    Could it be the rear brake caliper sticking?

    Can you post a picture of the tire showing the tread and a picture looking thru the rim showing the rotor and brake caliper?
     
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    Tire noise can come from a variety of causes. Common causes for sudden noise would be low tire pressure, a separated belt within the tire casing, or objects or debris stuck in the tire tread. Other causes of rotation noise from a tire that develops over time are usually tread loss related from normal, or unusual wear patterns from poor alignment. A failed suspension part could produce alignment wear overtime. Non-tire related causes include the front wheel bearing, front differential bearing (unusual for passenger side on Tundras) and brake components that contact while driving from warped rotors or sticking calipers.
     
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    Hows your alignment? You may have a bad alignment causing the tire to cup. Post some pictures of both front tires for us to further help you. In all honesty, its very hard to diagnose a noise without pics, videos, description of the tires etc etc etc
     
  7. Feb 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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    Thank you for the suggestions. I knew I was reaching when I asked ya'll to diagnose the issue. I do appreciate the feedback that I have received and will get it
    into a mechanic. I drive a lot of miles daily and pick up in small changes.
     
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