cubanteg16

Hey I have a 92 civic hatch and while driving I hear a rubbing sound but it goes away when I turn...I do not have the wheel under lining and my tires are in perfect condition so it's not rubbing on fender...so what could it be please help... By the way it's coming from passenger front tire...thanx

93egSLEEPER

Does it matter which way you turn? What size tires are you running? Is your car lowered?

cubanteg16

It doesn't matter which way I turn it never makes the noise only when traveling straight...and yes car is lowered...and it's on the regular stock stealies...I believe it's 195/65r14

fv8s

control arms?

cubanteg16

What about control arms??

fv8s

how lowered is it? its possible that your control arms are touching/ rubbing inside the inner shock tower

xJDMB16x

It could also be your wheel bearing or your axle

cubanteg16

It's not that low plus they been same height for some time now this noise is very recent outta no where

fv8s

a wheel bearing would be a hum and an axle would be more of a click. he should check his boots for tears or any unusual signs of wear on the axles. check all your suspension components while you are under there and you will find it

cubanteg16

Axel is brand new too but ok thanx I'll check...is there any specific way to check to see if wheel bearing is bad

fv8s

i usually play it by ear, but you can possibly jack the car up and spin the wheel or turn it to see if you hear that noise.

cubanteg16

Thanks alot

93egSLEEPER

Checking the wheel bearing for tightness is key too. grab the tire on top and bottom and try to wiggle it back and forth (like a loose tooth) if there is play the bearing is bad.