Why would it sound like I am riding on all-Terrain mud tires?

Tiny
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  • 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
I've wrote you a few times on this same vehicle listed above, why would it sound like I'm riding on all-terrain mud tires on the front, it just started doing this about a week ago with the loud road noise, could it be the wheel bearings because I replaced them a couple years ago with a cheap set. Any help is appreciated!
Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 AT 10:00 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, you nailed it, the wheel bearing hub will make this sound when they go out. Here is how to change them out correctly in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 AT 11:10 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you, I guess that's why my ABS and traction lights are on!
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 AT 11:39 AM
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Yep, that is why :) let me know how it goes.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the front wheel bearings and the ABS and Traction lights are still on, don't I unhook the battery to reset the lights.
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 AT 6:29 PM
Tiny
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Is the noise gone? Also, the ABS system will reset on its own with no need to clear codes. Let's run the codes to see what is stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Friday, December 8th, 2023 AT 9:10 AM
Tiny
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The noise is gone but the lights are still on!
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Monday, December 11th, 2023 AT 7:10 PM
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Good job, we need to run the ABS codes to see what code it says, also did you try clearing the codes?
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Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 AT 11:52 AM

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