What is causing my front end to make all the road noise?

E23MIKE

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2005 FORD FOCUS
130 MILES

I recently (6 months ago) replaced the front wheel bearings & had new tires put on. About 6 weeks ago I started to here a lot of road noise. I went back to the tire shop & had them rotate & rebalance my tires. It has only gotten worse. What else should I look for? Thanks.

Thursday, November 24th, 2011 AT 5:03 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Can you describe the noise? Does it change when turning?

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Thursday, November 24th, 2011 AT 5:04 PM

E23MIKE

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The noise does not change when turning. I took the car back to the tire shop & had them rotate & rebalance the tires. Then it got louder.
I am begining to think that they did not rebalance the tires. Does that sound legit?

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Friday, November 25th, 2011 AT 10:26 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Usually, a tire balance issue causes a vibration rather than a noise. A noise usually comes from a bearing, worn brake pads, uneven tire wear. Is there anything that causes the noise to change?

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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 12:55 AM