# \#wheels **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/wheels/1438.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Wheel squeaks after oil change at 5-10 mph regardless of brake application](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-squeaks-after-oil-change-at-5-10-mph-regardless-of-brake-application/198041)
**Author:** [@Ginalouiseholland\_191916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginalouiseholland_191916)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-squeaks-after-oil-change-at-5-10-mph-regardless-of-brake-application/198041 "2024-11-14T22:53:45Z")
I got an oil change last week. Left the shop and went to pick up a kid from school and noticed a horribly loud squeak as I inched through the parking lot. The noise was not there before the oil change. It doesn’t matter … --- ## [Will changing size of wheel and tire void manufacturer warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-size-of-wheel-and-tire-void-manufacturer-warranty/191850)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-size-of-wheel-and-tire-void-manufacturer-warranty/191850 "2024-10-02T07:04:15Z")
2022 Kia Seltos LX Will need to replace tires soon… Considering downsizing from 17s to 16s and maximizing the side wall height of the tire to dampen road noise and vibrations etc. Beef up the comfort and pot hole resis… --- ## [Can't find source of leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-source-of-leak/193737)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-source-of-leak/193737 "2023-11-07T19:24:16Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander with steel winter rims that I store indoors. I pulled out the winter rims/tires today and noticed all were at 28 psi except for one (10psi) after being stored all summer. I used soap/wa… --- ## [2001 Tahoe steering wheel wont turn but has new power steering fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tahoe-steering-wheel-wont-turn-but-has-new-power-steering-fluid/190882)
**Author:** [@mlg4msaenz\_185432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlg4msaenz_185432)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tahoe-steering-wheel-wont-turn-but-has-new-power-steering-fluid/190882 "2023-05-30T20:17:39Z")
Yesterday My 2001 Chevy Tahoe was running just fine. I went to a restaurant and it was valet. Next thing I know, he tells me the steering wheel stiffened up and was unable to drive it. Drove it back home carefully and th… --- ## [Pop sound from right rear after new tires installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999)
**Author:** [@kgraton7\_182718](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgraton7_182718)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999 "2022-10-20T21:10:57Z")
The 86 isn’t a model option on this site, but that’s what I’m driving. Had new tires mounted, and the next day began having a loud, single “pop” from the right rear wheel/suspension area when making very slow and tight L… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - wheel paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-wheel-paint-peeling/185227)
**Author:** [@David22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David22)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-wheel-paint-peeling/185227 "2022-07-15T23:54:55Z")
Paint on the steel wheels peeling off - they were replaced once under warranty, and the second set is now having the same issue. Large patches showing the black primer. --- ## [Brake pedal pushback and Rumbling/Clicking sound coming from rear tire when braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-pushback-and-rumbling-clicking-sound-coming-from-rear-tire-when-braking/185204)
**Author:** [@ShipwreckSiren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShipwreckSiren)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-pushback-and-rumbling-clicking-sound-coming-from-rear-tire-when-braking/185204 "2022-07-13T12:24:35Z")
Got in my car (2017 Hyundai Elantra Ltd) Saturday and as I pulled out of a parallel spot there was a snap sound and minor jolt akin to if a tire drives off a curb. Thought maybe the tire had been partially on the curb or… --- ## [Wheel bearing issues - 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-issues-2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo/185159)
**Author:** [@nortonspappy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nortonspappy1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-issues-2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo/185159 "2022-07-11T22:09:31Z")
tests indicate front right wheel bearing fluctuating causing abs and trac dash lights to come on. bearing has been replaced several times. suspect wiring. where does hub wire terminate? --- ## [Rim torn by roadside debris. Can I repair my wheel and safely use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rim-torn-by-roadside-debris-can-i-repair-my-wheel-and-safely-use-it/183590)
**Author:** [@tmarNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmarNH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rim-torn-by-roadside-debris-can-i-repair-my-wheel-and-safely-use-it/183590 "2022-04-16T23:26:32Z")
Hello all! I didn’t know where to turn, but I remember listening to Car Talk from the backseat as a kid, so here I am. Apologies for improper terminology. Please correct as needed. Situation: Blowout flat going through… --- ## [Rear Wheel noises -- bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108)
**Author:** [@itrontz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itrontz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108 "2021-12-07T14:24:56Z")
I recently had all brake pads and rotors replaced. When the mechanic took it for a test drive, he said it sounded like the bearings in both rear wheels were bad. I had my wife drive around while I sat in the back seat. … --- ## [Spray Painting New Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-painting-new-wheels/179727)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-painting-new-wheels/179727 "2021-10-04T22:32:37Z")
Hello all. I’m wondering if anyone here or someone you know has ever painted new wheels because they didn’t come in the colour you wanted? I am in this position as I consider upgrading the 18" wheels on the used 2017 CX… --- ## [Wheel Spacers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spacers/20335)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Hart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Hart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spacers/20335 "2008-10-04T21:12:58Z")
I am having to go to wheel spacers to avoid touching new and larger calipers on my 2003 Mini Cooper S. I have decided to use H&R spacers and extension bolts. The choices are 5mm, 15mm and then it continues on up… --- ## [Rotational Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-squeak/19926)
**Author:** [@popof9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popof9)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-squeak/19926 "2021-05-23T17:55:33Z")
My daughter's '87 Bonneville has an audible squeak coming from the drivers side front wheel. It squeaks in sync with the rotation of the wheel, that is, if I am driving fast the squeak is fast, driving slow the squeak is… --- ## [Lug nuts seem to be less seated than I expect. Is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nuts-seem-to-be-less-seated-than-i-expect-is-this-normal/176134)
**Author:** [@gmcinnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmcinnes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nuts-seem-to-be-less-seated-than-i-expect-is-this-normal/176134 "2021-04-15T16:46:17Z")
2010 Toyota Corolla. Was changing my winter wheels over to summer and I have never noticed this before, but the lug nuts on the front wheels don’t even tighten until they cover the end of the stud. Back ones are even wi… --- ## [Bad Struts or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-struts-or-something-else/172891)
**Author:** [@Alex120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex120)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-struts-or-something-else/172891 "2020-12-02T15:57:23Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla, and I’ve been experiencing some pretty harsh shaking/vibration for the last 4-5 months. The tires make a soft thumping noise similar to a flat tire, and I was told that my tires are cupping … --- ## [Thumping/Grinding Noise on Left Bends, Loud Road Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-grinding-noise-on-left-bends-loud-road-noise/171509)
**Author:** [@noahslippy\_171764](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noahslippy_171764)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-grinding-noise-on-left-bends-loud-road-noise/171509 "2020-10-23T18:20:27Z")
I drive a Kia Optima Hybrid 2013. In the last year, I hit a turkey in flight, where it hit the grill and rolled under the car down the middle (didn’t hit any wheels). The extent of the repairs was a replacement of the hy… --- ## [Left front tire locking up and then releasing while in drive...but not in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-locking-up-and-then-releasing-while-in-drive-but-not-in-reverse/86664)
**Author:** [@caseyosmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caseyosmith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-locking-up-and-then-releasing-while-in-drive-but-not-in-reverse/86664 "2020-10-21T04:40:40Z")
Hi. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 4 wheel drive. Yesterday I was on the way home from a 2 hour drive and was on the expressway at a complete stop on a downhill grade. When I hit the gas, the car started lurching - it… --- ## [Overtightened lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-lug-nuts/87555)
**Author:** [@MB\_Girl\_2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MB_Girl_2005)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-lug-nuts/87555 "2020-09-30T12:32:57Z")
I took my car to my usual trusty mechinic. Trusty asked where I had had the last rotation done. All the lug nuts were overtightened. The manual says to tighten to 96 pound-feet (that’s a measure of torque).All the nuts… --- ## [Installer scratched wheels during tire install/wheel balance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installer-scratched-wheels-during-tire-install-wheel-balance/167248)
**Author:** [@jyl5521\_169057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jyl5521_169057)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installer-scratched-wheels-during-tire-install-wheel-balance/167248 "2020-07-14T06:19:31Z")
I had an installer install new tires and balance the wheels. Seems like they used wire brush to clean the glue residue. My rims are gun metal color and now they look silver in the area where old weights used to be. My ri… --- ## [Intermediate humming noise at a certain speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermediate-humming-noise-at-a-certain-speed/166808)
**Author:** [@ugur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ugur)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermediate-humming-noise-at-a-certain-speed/166808 "2020-07-09T19:00:36Z")
Greetings everyone, now I have this Lexus at 30k miles and I hear an intermediate humming noise between 65-75 mph. It certainly sounds like a bad wheel bearing, but contrary, it can be heard only within this speed regime… --- ## [2010 Mazda 6 vibrating and burning rubber smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-6-vibrating-and-burning-rubber-smell/162449)
**Author:** [@tarackm97\_166162](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarackm97_166162)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-6-vibrating-and-burning-rubber-smell/162449 "2020-04-05T12:05:18Z")
Hi i have a 2010 mazda 6 2.2. I travel on the motorway for work everyday and some days when i join the motorway and get up to speed my car starts to struggle and a vibration comes through the car. It lasts for a few minu… --- ## [Car shakes at high speed..tires are balanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-high-speed-tires-are-balanced/71943)
**Author:** [@Jennajane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennajane)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-high-speed-tires-are-balanced/71943 "2019-08-10T13:16:04Z")
Ok,I have brought my car (2005 Toyota Echo) into the shop three times and they can't figure it out. I have summer and winter tires. Last summer the summer tires were fine, the winter tires were fine, then I changed the… --- ## [1999 Dodge 3500 Van Squeaking Noise from Front Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-3500-van-squeaking-noise-from-front-wheel/143498)
**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-3500-van-squeaking-noise-from-front-wheel/143498 "2019-07-04T20:18:12Z")
I’ve been noticing a squeaking/squealing from the left front wheel. Usually, but not always, when making left turns. Sometimes when going straight, but never on right turns. Also it comes and goes. When it is present… --- ## [Can anybody diagnose this clicking sound coming from my wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anybody-diagnose-this-clicking-sound-coming-from-my-wheel/138121)
**Author:** [@aguirrecole\_150484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aguirrecole_150484)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anybody-diagnose-this-clicking-sound-coming-from-my-wheel/138121 "2019-04-09T02:19:31Z")
Clicking sound here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0O931YvDE 2014 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium (110k miles) brakes just cleaned and reinstalled (sound was audible before brake cleaning) audible at low speeds front… --- ## [Hyundai Accent 2004 Wheel Shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2004-wheel-shimmy/19054)
**Author:** [@carmjohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmjohn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2004-wheel-shimmy/19054 "2019-03-19T11:19:16Z")
Short story in semi-bullet form. Replaced my tires at an STS. They didn't have P175's in stock that day. (Manufacturer recommendation). They bumped me up to P185's all the way round. Said it wouldn't affect anything… --- ## [4WD not engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-not-engaging/134112)
**Author:** [@Ybaustin20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ybaustin20)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-not-engaging/134112 "2019-02-07T20:55:00Z")
Hello guys, ive seen a few of these posts but no resolutions to my specific parameters. I have an 88’ suburban im rebuilding. I just took it off roading this weekend, and have many questions, but first the details. I hav… --- ## [Orig. wheels suspect 1999 Z24 Cavalier convertible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orig-wheels-suspect-1999-z24-cavalier-convertible/133533)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orig-wheels-suspect-1999-z24-cavalier-convertible/133533 "2019-01-29T22:56:01Z")
A few years back, went to driving range and with tires not PSI checked recently, brushed against the curb when pulling out, then a tire felt funny driving away after an hour of ball smashing. A few yards later @ stop si… --- ## [Car Problems: Battery Related? Hear a Clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problems-battery-related-hear-a-clicking-noise/56813)
**Author:** [@Jordan2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan2005)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problems-battery-related-hear-a-clicking-noise/56813 "2018-09-30T01:24:18Z")
I listened to the radio with my car off yesterday for about 2o min. It died. When i tried to start it there was no sound at all, or attempt made by my car to 'turn over'. I jumped my car twice. The first time nothing. Th… --- ## [Help diagnose intermittent brake locking dragging issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnose-intermittent-brake-locking-dragging-issue/110017)
**Author:** [@YourMinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourMinky)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnose-intermittent-brake-locking-dragging-issue/110017 "2018-08-24T23:48:08Z")
2000 model. The brakes are locking up intermittently in stop and go traffic for the last few months. I removed the front tires. The brake pads were locked solid and the rotor wont rotate at all. Brake and wheel were blis… --- ## [Is it the wheel bearing/hub assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly/46509)
**Author:** [@rbmhmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbmhmm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly/46509 "2018-06-09T00:59:28Z")
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with about 80,000 miles which has started to have a rubbing sound in the right front wheel. It began as being very quiet but has progressed to being rather loud. I am thinking that it i… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/wheels/1438.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=wheels)