Rubbing when going straight or left (slightly to all the way

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MFABRIS04
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When I drive over 20 MPH I hear a rubbing coming from my wheel well, It does this when I go straight or slightly turn left (like on the highway) or if I am making a turn. It has cause my right tire to shred on the inside 2 times, the allignment is not that off and has be done. The vehicle is front wheel drive.
Sep 1, 2007 at 8:43 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If you have had an alignment, the problem should have been discovered there! Has the car been in an accident?
Sep 1, 2007 at 9:14 AM
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MFABRIS04
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No, I had the allignment done after I had both ball joints replaced, then the car was fine for about 12 months and I started to here this noise.
Sep 1, 2007 at 6:25 PM
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