Car is making a Grinding/whistling noise while driving

[ffranky]

Hi everyone im new to the forums and I hope some of you could help me out. My car is making a grinding noise and sometimes when it gets really bad even a whistling noise. I noticed about 2 weeks ago whenever I would turn it would make a low grinding noise that was barely noticeable but not its full blown and its making the grinding noise even when im just driving straight. Also the car seems to shake when it goes above 70 mph..... Could these problems be related????? Does anyone have any Ideas on what this could be??

Thank you so much in advance

On a side note it doesnt seem to make the grinding noise when its raining out..... Idk if this is just a coincidence or what but strange ....

[jdmccright]

First thought is a failing wheel bearing. You don't say if the truck is 2- or 4-wheel drive, tear, mileage, etc. Typically the noise is a low, loud road-type noise that tends to pulsate as the wheel rotates. 2wd trucks have small bearing units that are easy to replace. 4wd'ers have a hub assembly that is replaced as a whole unit...and not cheap.

Other thought...does the truck/car pull to the left or right when you brake?

Hope this helps!