Knocking from front right tire after getting a flat and putting a new tire and rim on. 2003 Olds Alero
So the issues began thanksgiving night I couldn't really see driving home and hit a corner of a curb – hard – popped my tire and I changed it put the spare on got it home. & had to get a new rim which the only available was a steel one, but originally my tiers were all aluminum. The new tier and new steel rim are now on my front passenger side. (The other 3 are still aluminum) When I drove it withh the spare I heard a rubbing sound BUT found that the spare was a bit flat as well. Once the new tier is on I now hear a knocking as the wheel turns. Is his safe to drive ? And what am I pos
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Hi there. Chances are the noise heard from the right front wheel is the result of the replacement rim and tire. This may not be safe to drive and should be corrected, before continued driving. If the rim is correct by application, double checking the lug nuts for proper tightness would be a good place to start. Something may have bent with the impact to the curb. Proper diagnoses should be performed to avoid unnecessary repairs. I recommend having your vehicle’s knocking as the wheel turns be diagnosed and repaired by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic.
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If the tires have recently been replaced or rotated it is possible that the lug nuts weren`t tightened to the wheel correctly. This may cause a knocking sound to be heard.
Bad Ball Joints: Ball joints connect the vehicle`s wheel hubs to the rest of the suspension components. Depending on the vehicle, one or two ball joints per wheel and may or may not be load bearing. If a ball joint is beginning to fail, you may notice a clunking noise coming from the front wheels.
Tie Rods: A clunking noise when turning typically means there`s a loose or broken tie rod. Sway Bar Link: With a failing sway bar link, you will not only notice a knocking noise while you are turning but also poor handling.
The noise could be a from a tire that is separated or one of the front axles joints being bad. If you do not feel anything in the steering when the noise is happening, then the noise is most likely from an inner axle joint on one of the axles.
When a wheel hub bearing wears out, it puts extra stress on the CV-joint. That can cause the knocking/clunking noise when you turn the vehicle.
Loose flywheel or flexplate bolts make a rattling or knocking sound that changes with engine speed. It`s heard behind the engine, where it mounts to the transmission bellhousing.
Damaged or Worn-out Control Arms
Worn-out control arms may cause the wheels to move out of alignment, which causes the vehicle to make a clunking noise as you steer the wheels on a bump. The damage may be extended to the body mount and cause the cab compartment to vibrate.
Rod Knock: Worn Bearings
The rod bearings facilitate smooth piston movement, but they can become worn out or come out of position over time. As the bearings wear out, the pistons will start to rattle against the crankshaft, creating a very similar knocking sound.
If your car makes noise when turning right but not left, the issue is most likely caused by a problem with the steering system—like worn-out tie rods or a damaged rack and pinion—or issues with the suspension system, like damaged, loose, or worn-out struts and shocks.
If you hear a clicking or popping sound coming from your wheels, chances are, it isn`t actually your wheels making those noises but your suspension or drive system. The most common cause of these sounds is damaged and dying CV joints.
A knocking sound when going over bumps can indicate a problem with the suspension struts. There might be a clanking sound of metal hitting metal when you go over bumps. This could show the rubber bushes that join parts of the suspension have failed.
FAULTY KNOCK SENSOR: SYMPTOMS
Engine warning light comes on. Error code is stored. Reduced engine power. Increased fuel consumption.
Knocking Sound
As the cv joint wears down, it becomes less able to absorb shock and vibrations. This can cause the knocking sound, as well as other problems like a vibration when you`re driving. If you`re experiencing any of these symptoms, it`s important to get your cv axle shaft replaced as soon as possible.
Flywheels – When They Should Be Changed
The most important thing to check is the flatness of the flywheel because any small degree of warpage (or “runout”) will cause problems. Using a dial indicator or a straight edge across the flywheel at different points will give an indication if there`s any wobble.
The components that may contribute to the noise include tie-rod ends, ball joints, seals, bushings, and bearings. Loose wheel. Loose wheel lugs and/or covers will cause friction between the enveloping part of the tire and the wheel surface it covers. This may cause squealing noises as you turn.
The most common being a bad tie rod end. It can be the outer tie rod end at the wheel or the inner tie rod end in the rack and pinion. Both of these are common failures. It can also be the strut or strut mount.
There are multiple reasons your wheel may be rubbing against your wheel well, including misalignment and out of round tires. An out of round tire is either underinflated or has become disfigured from wear and tear. These tires are uneven, causing one side to rub against the wheel well. Or your tires are the wrong size.
Potential issues that may cause front end clunking are: Loose or damaged tie rod. Loose or damaged tires or tire lug nuts. Loose or damaged wheel bearings or ball joints.
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Knocking from front right tire after getting a flat and putting a new tire and rim on. 2003 Olds Alero
ANSWER : Hi there. Chances are the noise heard from the right front wheel is the result of the replacement rim and tire. This may not be safe to drive and should be corrected, before continued driving. If the rim is correct by application, double checking the lug nuts for proper tightness would be a good place to start. Something may have bent with the impact to the curb. Proper diagnoses should be performed to avoid unnecessary repairs. I recommend having your vehicle’s knocking as the wheel turns be diagnosed and repaired by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic.
Hello I recently hit a pothole and damgaged a rim I had. I had to replace with all new tires and rims. I first got stock rims then
ANSWER : A road force balancer is meant to check tires for pull in one direction or another and balance a tire up to about 60 mph. Some tire balancers will check tires for higher speeds. You may have an imbalance that most machines cannot measure if it comes in after 65 mph. You can see if there is a shop near you that can do high speed balancing? You may have a front axle that is causing the vibration also. I suggest installing the original rims and tires on the front only to see if problem is still there and if so have the front axles checked for damage and replaced if any damage or looseness is noted.
I hit a curb going about 20-30 mph while turning and got a flat tire. While getting ready to change the flat and put a doughnut on
ANSWER : Hi There,
It may be difficult to tell what the light colored fluid could be as there are a number of fluids in the vehicle that serve various purposes. It may be likely that the light colored fluid may be brake fluid if one of the brake lines was damaged. It may also be possible that trying to move the vehicle with the emergency brake set could have damaged the emergency brake by the force of the vehicle moving. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle.
It may be difficult to tell what the light colored fluid could be as there are a number of fluids in the vehicle that serve various purposes. It may be likely that the light colored fluid may be brake fluid if one of the brake lines was damaged. It may also be possible that trying to move the vehicle with the emergency brake set could have damaged the emergency brake by the force of the vehicle moving. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle.
Just put on new brakes and replaced driver side tire. Now there’s a knocking sound when I accelerate or turn right (which intensif
ANSWER : Hi there. If you replaced only one tire, this could be an interior wheel weight hitting against the brake caliper. It could also be an issue with a steering stabilizer bar bushing, CV joint or other suspension component. It might be a great idea to have one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location to complete a car is making a noise inspection, so they can isolate the root source of this noise and recommend repairs that will resolve the issue.
New front tires and aligned, but tires are different sizes
ANSWER : I would have the tire size double checked as a 60 series tire will generally be taller if the profile number does not change. The tire light is probably due to a failed tire monitoring system initialization which should have been carried out after the tires were replaced. You may want to have the dealership check out this issue as they were the last ones to work on it. They should be able to provide an explanation on the tire size change and properly initialize the tire pressure monitoring system.
I have aftermarket rims on the front and back rims the front rims do not have a spacer in there seeds to my Hub how do I get them
ANSWER : Hi there. It sounds like you have a very serious issue here. If the wheels are the wrong size and they have been tightened onto the caliper and will not come off then you will be very limited at to how they can be removed. Most of the time this will take a lot of work to pry them off with a large pry bar. In some rare cases the caliper will either need to be cut or the wheel will need to be heated to remove this, but this can be dangerous. Either way the wheels or the calipers will be damaged and will need to be replaced unfortunately.
Car pulls to the right after tire rotation
ANSWER : Hello. On your 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK320, all of the tires have to have the same tread design an the same amount of tread. Any variations will cause the computer to not read the sensors correctly which will cause these issues. You need to purchase two more tires that are the same as the new ones, and install the tires to replace the other two tires. If you want to have this looked at before replacing the tires, a local expert from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to diagnose your car’s pulling issue.
I bought two new tires and rims to put on my car and I want to know if I can make them fit.
ANSWER : Hi there. Anytime you purchase new tires and wheels that are not OEM options (which this 225/45zr17 is not), you risk creating multiple issues that will impact the vehicles performance such as ABS operation, speedometer, cruise control, and braking.
The standard rule used to be, for every inch in wheel size, you need to decrease aspect ratio (the 55 number) by one (making it a 50-series tire). Width would also increase by one size (to 215 from 205). By having a wider tire on there than is recommended, you also risk having turning radius issues and braking suspension components.
Due to these facts, I wouldn’t recommend putting those wheel and tires on your vehicle. If you were to install them, you’d need to purchase new lug nuts that are snug for that individual bolt pattern. Since we can’t see them; it’s impossible to tell you for certain if the ones you have will work.
If you’d like to know for sure, consider having one of our mobile technicians come to your home to inspect your car and suggest what to do from there.
