car noise

2004 KIA RIO
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LADYCARD51
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hear a noise from rear of car.has kind of a roar sound. just repaired both back wheel bearings. Sounded like wheel bearings going out but can't be. what could possible be the problem?
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Did you actually find a bad rear wheel bearing or just replace them because of the noise?You could have cupped rear tires or tire belt seperation worn out tires etc.They can sound a lot like a bad wheel bearing.
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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