This is a random question, but I notice when it's really quiet I can hear a noise that occurs proportional to the speed of my car (1996 Civic CX). I can't really describe it other than that it is a faint squishing sound almost like what you would hear if you ripped a sponge or something, lol. I think it is only the left front tire but I am not quite 100% sure.

My tires are old 13 inchers and probaly need replacing because they seem old despite having adequate tread, could it be the tire? Or would it be something like a wheel bearing or something? What sound would that make?
I can't notice it in traffic, only if it is quiet on a side street.

I know this question is stupid because I can't explain it well and I think it is just a small thing but please don't flame me for it.

 

If the tires are old I would replace them anyway. See if that fixes the problem.

 

Condensation inside the wheel or maybe fix a flat. Lots of people use it then forget about it because its not leaking anymore.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EH3forlife &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Condensation inside the wheel or maybe fix a flat. Lots of people use it then forget about it because its not leaking anymore.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Duh, Yeah to him.

 

OK, cool.
Does anyone think it could be something other than the tire? What would it sound like if it was the bearings?
Thanks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mugenpowered &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK, cool.
Does anyone think it could be something other than the tire? What would it sound like if it was the bearings?
Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

a bearing will make a humming sound

 

New tire time