Tire noise or Wheel Bearing Noise

My wife and I own a '98 Park Avenue, with 65,000 miles and has GoodYear Eagle GPS 16" tires on itand according to the DOT, the tires were made in 2002. We only have the car about 3 months, and we are experincing this high pitch type noise as you get faster.

The noise sounds like the tires on a 4x4 truck, but what is strange is that it is loud on black top roads, and somewhat quiter on cement roads like the interstate. It is very noticeable basically at all speeds, but gets louder as the speed goes up.

How does a wheel bearing noise sounds like. It is a low rumble, or is it a high pitch noise like I am describing? What it really sounds like is high pitch wind noise.

I know it is impossible just in words to describe a noise, but trying to see if anyone had problems with tires that I mention, or experienced a high type noise as you get more speed. However you can even hear it somewhat at lower speeds to.

Thanks Joe

I think your problem is related to the tires.
A bad wheel bearing would make more of an irregular metalic scraping noise (The hub wobbles and causes contact with the brake shoes/pads). Tire (whine) noise is related to the tread design/depth and increases/decreases regularly with speed and road surface.

My wife and I own a '98 Park Avenue, with 65,000 miles and has GoodYear Eagle GPS 16" tires on itand according to the DOT, the tires were made in 2002. We only have the car about 3 months, and we are experincing this high pitch type noise as you get faster.

The noise sounds like the tires on a 4x4 truck, but what is strange is that it is loud on black top roads, and somewhat quiter on cement roads like the interstate. It is very noticeable basically at all speeds, but gets louder as the speed goes up.

How does a wheel bearing noise sounds like. It is a low rumble, or is it a high pitch noise like I am describing? What it really sounds like is high pitch wind noise.

I know it is impossible just in words to describe a noise, but trying to see if anyone had problems with tires that I mention, or experienced a high type noise as you get more speed. However you can even hear it somewhat at lower speeds to.

Thanks Joe
i totally agree with member yogi, sounds like your tires are causing the "noise" different tires, softer compound of the tires or a different pattern will solve it.

What kind of tires are you running? cheap tires will make excess noise. I'd suggest anything from michelin, I'll buy my tires from them forever. The X-one was a superior tire, and has now been discontinued. The hydroedge is also a great tire, better than the X-one.

You may also want to check that the tires are properly balanced.

What kind of tires are you running? cheap tires will make excess noise. I'd suggest anything from michelin, I'll buy my tires from them forever. The X-one was a superior tire, and has now been discontinued. The hydroedge is also a great tire, better than the X-one.

You may also want to check that the tires are properly balanced.

He said he is using Goodyear Eagles, usually good tires. I think stepping up in the speed rating, will give you a quiter ride, as the compound softens...

First thank you all for all the replies, and for the info you provided. The tires are Goodyear Eagles GPS 16". The noise is definite not metalic, sounds like a whine as you go faster and changes with road surface. So I to believe it is related to my tires. Told my wife about your information and plan on getting a new set when the income tax comes in.
Thanks for all the help
Joe