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

 

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

 

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

 

control arms?

 

What about control arms??

 

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

 

It could also be your wheel bearing or your axle

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Thanks alot

 

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.