02 Cav humming noise

2002 cavalier

i checked to see if anyone else posted this question couldnt find anything.

i notice this mostly when im on the highway, while im driving straight ahead, that there is a fairly loud humming noise coming from my car, and it gets louder when im turning to the left. but when i turn to the right, it stops all together until i start going straight again. it almost makes my car sound like an airplane.

i duno much about cars other than how to drive them hehe. might anyone know what this is and how much the chevy dealer will stick it to me? Thanks!

- B

Check your tires. It sounds to me like you have a "cupped" tire. This results from driving on a tire that was under-inflated. Put your hand on top of the tire and see if you can sense it is "sunken" in the middle. I had a similiar problem before.

Check your tires. It sounds to me like you have a "cupped" tire. This results from driving on a tire that was under-inflated. Put your hand on top of the tire and see if you can sense it is "sunken" in the middle. I had a similiar problem before.

A cupped tire can also be from a a blown damper. Cupped tires are noticed by vibrations. That humming you have is probably a wheel bearing. They usually result from a seal going bad. It is also an easy fix if you have the tools. www.teamforwardmotion.com for a how-to.

I would aggree with CRJ wheel bearing on the right hand side, but it's best to do both at the same time as they usually go around the same time!

Thank you guys i will ook into that tomorrow. Have a good weekend

- B