Sounds it knows · Wheels and axles

Humming Noise That Gets Louder With Speed.

A hum that rises with road speed and changes when you swerve. Usually a bearing, not a tire.

Urgency
A

What it usually is

A worn wheel bearing. If the pitch changes in a lane change, that is the classic sign.

B

What to do

Do not wait long. A failed bearing can lock a wheel. Have it confirmed this week.

C

Let something listen to it

Reading about sounds only goes so far. The tuner on our home page listens in your browser and tells you what it hears. The app goes further: it names the exact fault, checks it against your vehicle, and tells you how urgent it is.