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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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im hearing a weird thumping noise from the right rear tire. it sounds like the noise it would make if it was low on air but the tire is good on air.any ideas?
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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have you check and see if theres debris stuck on it or are you lowered....may be your strut....

then again has your car sat for a while...it might have gotten a flat spot on the tire...i know someone else had that issue b4
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You may want to look for a lump in the tire somewhere, which would signal a separated belt and a large potential for a blowout.
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SW_08
have you check and see if theres debris stuck on it or are you lowered....may be your strut....

then again has your car sat for a while...it might have gotten a flat spot on the tire...i know someone else had that issue b4
i am lowered. car has not sat its my dd
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Originally Posted by engifineer
You may want to look for a lump in the tire somewhere, which would signal a separated belt and a large potential for a blowout.
should i check the side wall or the tread too
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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will do. so the strut could be making the sound. cause the noise is consistent like a metronome and goes faster or slower depending on speed
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