Wheel bearing

Tiny
KINSEYJAMES
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  • 2005 DODGE NEON
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 133,000 MILES
When I make a left turn there is a low growling coming from my tire it almost sounds like something is rubbing on my tire. I checked and there is nothing visible. I did a little research and found it might be a wheel bearing. I am not sure but I was slowing down on the highway and it made a similar noise like grinding I thought it was my brakes, but I am not positive. I have driven it daily for a week and the only time I hear anything is when I turn left. Any ideas? Or am I correct?
Monday, June 26th, 2017 AT 12:05 AM

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Tiny
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It could be a wheel bearing. Drive car in a circle one way then opposite the noise you hear will be on the opposite side of car like a left circle check right bearing etc. As that wheel spins faster so noise will be more predominant. Also, with bearing off you may feel a rough turn when you spin by hand slowly.
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Monday, June 26th, 2017 AT 7:00 AM
Tiny
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Okay, yes I do feel a little resistance when I turn left.
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Monday, June 26th, 2017 AT 9:04 AM
Tiny
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Then it wold be the right side wheel bearing, but it will or should get louder as well noise wise.
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Monday, June 26th, 2017 AT 9:33 AM

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