LANDROVER FREELANDER WHEEL BEARING NOISE

[darren_5082958]

I have a wheel bearing type noise on a t reg freelander,ihave been told its not bearings(or even axle)but to change my rear tyres,and this will cure the problem--does this sound right???,and would this effect MPG as this seems very poor.help needed please(before i start shouting at dealer i bought it from)Thank you---darren

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello Darren,

Obviously I can't comment on your specific noise, but I have noted that different tyres do affect the amount and type of noise you can hear in the cabin of most vehicles. equally the road surface can make a big difference. so it is quite possible that the noise you think is bearng could be tyre related.

If you have had your bearings checked by a qualified engineer then give him/her some credit for their experience and opinion.

 

[DEANO3528]

Try swapping the wheels diagonally first. It's a well known fact that uneven tyre wear causes an imbalance through the viscous coupling resulting in juddering and other strange phenomena.

Try asking the q here:

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?s=48b1fdf7608a61683ceb2d250beb20de&showforum=10
for more informed answers.

 

[Pelyma1]

Very common, Goodyear Wranglers are particularly bad at this, it is to do with the IRD unit, later ones were fine but earlier ones have a problem. You can change the IRD for a newer one, but most people swap the tyres around. Basically the tyres have a stepped shape rather than round. I found Perelli Scorpions were less prone to it.